Octavia, Empress of Rome, receives Gaius Marius into the Roman palace after a 3-month mission to Egypt, and he presents a gift from Kleopatra, Pharaoh of Egypt. The visit launches a series of tactics and maneuvers that will decide the fate of both women and the countries they rule.
Octavia, Empress of Rome, receives Gaius Marius into the Roman palace after a 3-month mission to Egypt, and he presents a gift from Kleopatra, Pharaoh of Egypt. The visit launches a series of tactics and maneuvers that will decide the fate of both women and the countries they rule.
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Octavia and Kleopatra [podcast excerpt]
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Octavia and Kleopatra [podcast excerpt]
by Mara Elissa Palma
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A fascinating reimagining of ancient history supposing a meeting and conflict between two great female leaders, pulling both figures out of the shadows of the famous men they are currently associated with. It's not post-modern but reads more like a newly discovered forgotten classic in its appoach. Hear an excerpt on the play with playwright interview here: https://www.bostonpodcastplayers.com/bpp-season1/
A fascinating reimagining of ancient history supposing a meeting and conflict between two great female leaders, pulling both figures out of the shadows of the famous men they are currently associated with. It's not post-modern but reads more like a newly discovered forgotten classic in its appoach. Hear an excerpt on the play with playwright interview here: https://www.bostonpodcastplayers.com/bpp-season1/
