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The Tragedy of Mariam (1613) is the first original drama written in English by a woman. Elizabeth Cary drew on Jewish histories by Josephus to create a closet drama (written to be read, rather than performed live) about Mariam, the second wife of Herod the Great. At the beginning of the play, Mariam believes that Herod has been killed by Octavius, and struggles with how to respond. On the one hand, she is relieved, as she is angry with Herod for killing her brother and grandfather. On the other, she knows that he loved her, and she feels caught by her sense of duty as his wife. When Herod unexpectedly returns, Mariam must decide what to do. - Summary by Elizabeth KlettCastMariam: Libby GohnAlexandra: Caprisha PageSalome/Babas' Second Son/Nuntio/Narrator: Elizabeth KlettSilleus: balaConstabarus: mbChorus: Alan MapstonePheroras: Algy PugGraphina: AvailleBabas' First Son/Silleus' Man: Julia NiedermaierDoris: Kay HandAnanell/Butler: ToddSohemus: David NicolHerod: Bruce PirieAudio edited by
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