The Persians

Aeschylus

Language: English

Genres: Plays Tragedy Drama Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity)

Narrators:Elizabeth Klett, ToddHW, Libby Gohn, Peter Tucker, Mary J, Sarah Terry, Tara Flynn, Kristin G.

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This is one of the few Greek tragedies that deals with historical events rather than mythological ones. The elders of the Persian court await new of the outcome of the Battle of Salamis, and mourn when they find that their king, Xerxes, has lost to the Greeks. - Summary by Libby Gohn

Cast List Narrator: Mary J Chorus of Persian Elders: Elizabeth Klett, Tara Flynn, Sarah Terry Atossa: Kristin Gjerløw A Messenger: Libby Gohn The Ghost of Darius: Peter Tucker Xerxes: ToddHW