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Experience the gripping tragedy of Bacchae, where the mythological tale of King Pentheus of Thebes unfolds. As he and his mother Agavë face dire consequences for their refusal to honor the god Dionysus, the story explores themes of power, madness, and divine retribution. Join us as we delve into this timeless narrative that questions the boundaries of authority and belief. (Summary by Wikipedia) Cast Dionysus mbCadmus Bruce PiriePentheus Algy PugAgave Roseanne SchmidtTeiresias Matthew ReeceSoldier John FrickerMessenger Dale BurgessChorus/Narrator Elizabeth KlettAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett

Euripides gripping tale, Bacchae, immerses us in the world of Dionysus, the God who arrives in Thebes to unleash madness upon those who shun his ecstatic rites. This story intertwines family drama with themes of sacrifice, as Dionysus drives his aunts to madness and lures his cousin Pentheus, disguised as a woman, to a tragic fate at the hands of his own mother. A hauntingly beautiful yet profoundly unsettling narrative that explores the depths of human nature and divinity. (Summary by Tony Addison)