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Phaedra

Phaedra

By: Jean Racine
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Step into the opulent court of Louis XIV, where adaptations of Greek tragedies captivated audiences. This poignant play, deeply inspired by Euripides Hippolytus, explores the tumultuous nature of forbidden love that defies societal norms. Notably, Racines unique structure introduces a new scene with each characters entrance or exit, eliminating traditional stage directions and creating a seamless flow of action throughout the act. Join us for a compelling journey through passion and tragedy as narrated by Libby Gohn.Copyright Short Stories Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
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  • 005 - Act V
    Feb 23 2026
    Step into the opulent court of Louis XIV, where adaptations of Greek tragedies captivated audiences. This poignant play, deeply inspired by Euripides Hippolytus, explores the tumultuous nature of forbidden love that defies societal norms. Notably, Racines unique structure introduces a new scene with each characters entrance or exit, eliminating traditional stage directions and creating a seamless flow of action throughout the act. Join us for a compelling journey through passion and tragedy as narrated by Libby Gohn.
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    21 mins
  • 004 - Act IV
    Feb 23 2026
    Step into the opulent court of Louis XIV, where adaptations of Greek tragedies captivated audiences. This poignant play, deeply inspired by Euripides Hippolytus, explores the tumultuous nature of forbidden love that defies societal norms. Notably, Racines unique structure introduces a new scene with each characters entrance or exit, eliminating traditional stage directions and creating a seamless flow of action throughout the act. Join us for a compelling journey through passion and tragedy as narrated by Libby Gohn.
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    20 mins
  • 003 - Act III
    Feb 23 2026
    Step into the opulent court of Louis XIV, where adaptations of Greek tragedies captivated audiences. This poignant play, deeply inspired by Euripides Hippolytus, explores the tumultuous nature of forbidden love that defies societal norms. Notably, Racines unique structure introduces a new scene with each characters entrance or exit, eliminating traditional stage directions and creating a seamless flow of action throughout the act. Join us for a compelling journey through passion and tragedy as narrated by Libby Gohn.
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    16 mins
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