Amphitryon; or, Jupiter in Disguise

By Titus Maccius Plautus · Running time 02:15:01 · Comedy

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The gods Jupiter and Mercury take the forms of Amphitryon and Sosia to visit Alcmena just before her husband Amphitryon returns from the war. Then the real Amphitryon and Sosia arrive. Claims and counter- claims of infidelity ensue. We also have a play by Moliere of this same story in our catalog. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Jupiter, who personates Amphitryon: Greg Giordano Mercury, who personates Sosia: ToddHW Amphitryon, the Theban General: Inkell Sosia, the servant of Amphitryon: Beeswaxcandle Blepharo, the Pilot of Amphitryon's Star: Alan Mapstone Alcmena, wife of Amphitryon: laurakgibb

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