Amazons: A Farcical Romance

Arthur Wing Pinero (1855–1934)

Read by Malane, Elizabeth Klett, John Fricker and 7 others

2h 40m · 5 chapters

This 1895 farce inspired by the outlandish idea of women wearing pants, centers around the predicament of the three daughters of the eccentric Marchioness of Castlejordan, who determined to have sons, raised them like boys. She encouraged them to dress and act like boys at home, yet dress like ladies when out. As the girls come of age, they are conflicted. They want to please mother by acting as her sons, but, suddenly smitten with three gentlemen, they are compelled to grow up and be ladies. When their suitors secretly come to woo, they aren’t sure what to do……and what will mother do if she finds out? (Summary by A.L. Gramour) Cast Lady Castlejordan: Algy Pug Noeline: Elizabeth Klett Thomasin: Arielle Lipshaw Wilhelmina: Amy Gramour Reverend Roger Minchin/Andre de Grival: Lars Rolander Barrington Litterly: John Fricker Galfred Tweenwayes: Peter Bishop Sergeant Shuter: Liberty Stump Fitton/Youat/Orts: Levi Throckmorton Narrator: Malane Audio edited by Amy Gramour

Chapters

1. 1Introductory Note3 min
2. 2Persons of the Play2 min
3. 3Act One52 min
4. 4Act Two1h 0m
5. 5Act Three40 min

Recording: LibriVox · public domain