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Salome

Salome

By: Oscar Wilde
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 Experience the haunting tale of Salome, originally penned in French in 1891 and later translated into English. This one-act play unfolds the dramatic Biblical narrative of Salome, the captivating stepdaughter of Herod Antipas. In a twist of fate that delights her mother, Herodias, Salome boldly requests the head of Iokanaan (John the Baptist) on a silver platter, following her mesmerizing Dance of the Seven Veils. Join us as we delve into this timeless story of desire, power, and consequence. (Summary by Wikipedia)
Cast Herod Antipas Mark Penfold, Iokanaan Bruce Pirie, The Young Syrian Kim Stich, Tigellinus Matthew Reece, A Cappadocian Tim Ferreira, A Nubian D MoNeY, First Soldier Skythrock, Second Soldier Joshua Logan, The Page of Herodias om123, Herodias Sweetlilbirdy, Salome Arielle Lipshaw, A Slave Ana, First Jew Frank Booker, Second Jew/Fourth Jew/Sadducee Elizabeth Klett, Third Jew/First Nazarene Denny Sayers, Fifth Jew David Lawrence, Second Nazarene Algy Pug, A Pharisee mb, Narrator Tricia G. Audio edited by Arielle LipshawCopyright Plays and Dramas Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
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  • 002 - Part 2

    002 - Part 2
    Jan 6 2026
    Experience the haunting tale of Salome, originally penned in French in 1891 and later translated into English. This one-act play unfolds the dramatic Biblical narrative of Salome, the captivating stepdaughter of Herod Antipas. In a twist of fate that delights her mother, Herodias, Salome boldly requests the head of Iokanaan (John the Baptist) on a silver platter, following her mesmerizing Dance of the Seven Veils. Join us as we delve into this timeless story of desire, power, and consequence. (Summary by Wikipedia)
    Cast Herod Antipas Mark Penfold, Iokanaan Bruce Pirie, The Young Syrian Kim Stich, Tigellinus Matthew Reece, A Cappadocian Tim Ferreira, A Nubian D MoNeY, First Soldier Skythrock, Second Soldier Joshua Logan, The Page of Herodias om123, Herodias Sweetlilbirdy, Salome Arielle Lipshaw, A Slave Ana, First Jew Frank Booker, Second Jew/Fourth Jew/Sadducee Elizabeth Klett, Third Jew/First Nazarene Denny Sayers, Fifth Jew David Lawrence, Second Nazarene Algy Pug, A Pharisee mb, Narrator Tricia G. Audio edited by Arielle Lipshaw
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    44 mins
  • 001 - Part 1

    001 - Part 1
    Jan 6 2026
    Experience the haunting tale of Salome, originally penned in French in 1891 and later translated into English. This one-act play unfolds the dramatic Biblical narrative of Salome, the captivating stepdaughter of Herod Antipas. In a twist of fate that delights her mother, Herodias, Salome boldly requests the head of Iokanaan (John the Baptist) on a silver platter, following her mesmerizing Dance of the Seven Veils. Join us as we delve into this timeless story of desire, power, and consequence. (Summary by Wikipedia)
    Cast Herod Antipas Mark Penfold, Iokanaan Bruce Pirie, The Young Syrian Kim Stich, Tigellinus Matthew Reece, A Cappadocian Tim Ferreira, A Nubian D MoNeY, First Soldier Skythrock, Second Soldier Joshua Logan, The Page of Herodias om123, Herodias Sweetlilbirdy, Salome Arielle Lipshaw, A Slave Ana, First Jew Frank Booker, Second Jew/Fourth Jew/Sadducee Elizabeth Klett, Third Jew/First Nazarene Denny Sayers, Fifth Jew David Lawrence, Second Nazarene Algy Pug, A Pharisee mb, Narrator Tricia G. Audio edited by Arielle Lipshaw
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    27 mins
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