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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 2H 8M

Menaechmi or The Twin Brothers - Titus Maccius Plautus

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Menaechimus was carried away as a child to Epidamnus. Years later his twin-brother arrives also in Epidamnus, where because of his resemblance to his brother, he is mistaken for him by everybody. "This play was the foundation of Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors." (Note that the etext has many footnotes that explain puns and allusions that might not be obvious in the translation.) - Summary by ToddHW and Translator Cast list: Menaechimus of Epidamnus: Greg Giordano Menaechimus Sosicles, his twin-brother: Wayne Cooke Peniculus, a Parasite: Alan Mapstone Messenio, the servant of Menaechimus Sosicles: Rémi Cylindrus, a Cook: Jake Malizia An Old Man, Father-in-law of Menaechimus Sosicles: ToddHW A Doctor: Sonia The Wife of Menaechimus of Epidamnus: WendyKatzHiller Erotium, a Courtesan: Jenn Broda Maid-Servant of Erotium: Availle Servant: Andrew Gaunce Prologue: ToddHW Stage Directions: Lynette Caulkins Editing: ToddHW

Menaechimus was carried away as a child to Epidamnus. Years later his twin-brother arrives also in Epidamnus, where because of his resemblance to his brother, he is mistaken for him by everybody. "This play was the foundation of Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors." (Note that the etext has many footnotes that explain puns and allusions that might not be obvious in the translation.) - Summary by ToddHW and Translator Cast list: Menaechimus of Epidamnus: Greg Giordano Menaechimus Sosicles, his twin-brother: Wayne Cooke Peniculus, a Parasite: Alan Mapstone Messenio, the servant of Menaechimus Sosicles: Rémi Cylindrus, a Cook: Jake Malizia An Old Man, Father-in-law of Menaechimus Sosicles: ToddHW A Doctor: Sonia The Wife of Menaechimus of Epidamnus: WendyKatzHiller Erotium, a Courtesan: Jenn Broda Maid-Servant of Erotium: Availle Servant: Andrew Gaunce Prologue: ToddHW Stage Directions: Lynette Caulkins Editing: ToddHW

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