Paolo and Francesca

The tragic and adulterous story of Paolo and Francesca was originally immortalized by Dante in his "Divine Comedy". Since then, their story has been retold by many artists and writers. Here we have a play written by the poet Stephen Phillips who brings to life this thirteenth century love story with moving verse that is as beautiful as it is tragic. - Summary by Jenn Broda Cast List: Giovanni Malatesta- Tyrant of Rimini:Beeswaxcandle [https://librivox.org/reader/17576] Paolo- Brother to Giovanni, and Captain of the Mercenaries in the service of Florence:Greg Giordano [https://librivox.org/reader/8011] Valentino- Officer of Paolo’s Company, 1st Courier, and 2nd Attendant:MajorToast [https://librivox.org/reader/12948] Corrado- Officer of Paolo’s Company:HDGordon [https://librivox.org/reader/18182] Luigi- Officer of Paolo’s Company:David Purdy [https://librivox.org/reader/10542] Marco- A Soldier:ToddHW [https://librivox.org/reader/6754] Pulci- A Drug-seller:Alan Mapstone [https://librivox.org/reader/7170] Francesca da Rimini- Bride of Giovanni and Daughter of Guido da Polenta, Tyrant of Ravenna:Jenn Broda [https://librivox.org/reader/13140] Lucrezia Degl’Onesti- Cousin to Giovanni:WendyKatzHiller [https://librivox.org/reader/15373] Constanza- Kinswoman to Francesca:Christine Rottger [https://librivox.org/reader/16209] Tessa- Daughter to Pulci:Michele Eaton [https://librivox.org/reader/7026] Nita- Maid to Francesca:Christine Rottger [https://librivox.org/reader/16209] Angela- A blind and aged servant of the Malatesta, Sergeant, and 2nd Courier :Inkell [https://librivox.org/reader/17662] Mirra- A Peasant Girl and 2nd Girl:Cat Sadler [https://librivox.org/reader/18160] Carlo:Larry Wilson [https://librivox.org/reader/8425] Servant, A Messenger, and 3rd Attendant:KHand [https://librivox.org/reader/8677] A Soldier:Christian Wordell [https://librivox.org/reader/18280] Another Soldier, 1st Girl, and An Attendant :Chuck Williamson [https://librivox.org/reader/7079] A Girl:Agnes Robert Behr [https://librivox.org/reader/18543] Another Girl and 3rd Girl:redrun [https://librivox.org/reader/17752] Maid:Daniela Gura [https://librivox.org/reader/17499] Stage Directions:Estefanía Vidal [https://librivox.org/reader/10248] Editing:Jenn Broda [https://librivox.org/reader/13140]