PODCAST · arts

Curculio; or, The Forgery

by Titus Maccius Plautus

A con game movie script, circa 200 BCE. "Phaedromus is desperately in love with Planesium, who is in the possession of Cappadox, an avaricious Procurer. Not having the means of obtaining her freedom, Phaedromus sends Curculio, his Parasite, to Caris, to borrow the money from a friend. The friend being unable to lend it, Cuculio by accident meets...." and a complicated plot ensues. - Summary by ToddHW and Translator Cast list: Curculio, the Parasite of Phaedromus: Greg Giordano Therapontigonus, a Captain of Caris: Beeswaxcandle Phaedromus, a young man in love with Planesium: KHand Palinurus, servant of Phaedromu: Inkell Cook, servant of Phaedromus: David Purdy Lyco, a Banker: ToddHW Cappadox, a Procurer: Alan Mapstone The Choregus (or, Director of the Chorus): Elijah Fisher Planesium, a young woman belonging to Cappadox: Rita Boutros An Old Woman, a Procuress: Sonia Stage Directions: Estefanía Vidal Editing: ToddHW