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Earth Spirit

Podcast door Frank Wedekind

Engels

Cultuur & Vrije Tijd

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Earth Spirit (1895) (Erdgeist) is a captivating play by German playwright Frank Wedekind. It serves as the first part of his renowned Lulu duo, with the second installment being Pandoras Box (1904). Both works lay bare a society torn apart by the relentless forces of lust and greed. Wedekinds narrative not only inspired the silent film Pandoras Box (1929), featuring the iconic Louise Brooks, but also influenced Alban Bergs opera Lulu, which premiered posthumously in 1935. The titular earth spirit, Lulu, is portrayed as a woman created to stir up great disaster, embodying pure sexuality that scandalizes her community and leads men to their ruin. The play invites a spectrum of interpretations, ranging from critiques of misogyny to views of Wedekind as a precursor to women’s liberation. (Summary by Wikipedia and ChuckW) Cast Lulu Amanda Friday Dr. Schon Algy Pug Alva Schon Chuck Williamson Dr. Goll/Schigolch Alan Mapstone Schwartz Aidan Brack Prince Escerny/Ferdinand bala Escherich/Narrator/Prologue Elizabeth Klett Rodrigo Wupperhippo Hugenberg Charlotte Duckett Countess Geschwitz Caprisha Page Henriette Naomi Park Audio edited by Chuck Williamson and Elizabeth Klett Pronunciation guide by Karlsson

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aflevering 004 - Act 4 artwork

004 - Act 4

Earth Spirit (1895) (Erdgeist) is a captivating play by German playwright Frank Wedekind. It serves as the first part of his renowned Lulu duo, with the second installment being Pandoras Box (1904). Both works lay bare a society torn apart by the relentless forces of lust and greed. Wedekinds narrative not only inspired the silent film Pandoras Box (1929), featuring the iconic Louise Brooks, but also influenced Alban Bergs opera Lulu, which premiered posthumously in 1935. The titular earth spirit, Lulu, is portrayed as a woman created to stir up great disaster, embodying pure sexuality that scandalizes her community and leads men to their ruin. The play invites a spectrum of interpretations, ranging from critiques of misogyny to views of Wedekind as a precursor to women’s liberation. (Summary by Wikipedia and ChuckW) Cast Lulu Amanda Friday Dr. Schon Algy Pug Alva Schon Chuck Williamson Dr. Goll/Schigolch Alan Mapstone Schwartz Aidan Brack Prince Escerny/Ferdinand bala Escherich/Narrator/Prologue Elizabeth Klett Rodrigo Wupperhippo Hugenberg Charlotte Duckett Countess Geschwitz Caprisha Page Henriette Naomi Park Audio edited by Chuck Williamson and Elizabeth Klett Pronunciation guide by Karlsson

5 jan 2026 - 31 min
aflevering 003 - Act 3 artwork

003 - Act 3

Earth Spirit (1895) (Erdgeist) is a captivating play by German playwright Frank Wedekind. It serves as the first part of his renowned Lulu duo, with the second installment being Pandoras Box (1904). Both works lay bare a society torn apart by the relentless forces of lust and greed. Wedekinds narrative not only inspired the silent film Pandoras Box (1929), featuring the iconic Louise Brooks, but also influenced Alban Bergs opera Lulu, which premiered posthumously in 1935. The titular earth spirit, Lulu, is portrayed as a woman created to stir up great disaster, embodying pure sexuality that scandalizes her community and leads men to their ruin. The play invites a spectrum of interpretations, ranging from critiques of misogyny to views of Wedekind as a precursor to women’s liberation. (Summary by Wikipedia and ChuckW) Cast Lulu Amanda Friday Dr. Schon Algy Pug Alva Schon Chuck Williamson Dr. Goll/Schigolch Alan Mapstone Schwartz Aidan Brack Prince Escerny/Ferdinand bala Escherich/Narrator/Prologue Elizabeth Klett Rodrigo Wupperhippo Hugenberg Charlotte Duckett Countess Geschwitz Caprisha Page Henriette Naomi Park Audio edited by Chuck Williamson and Elizabeth Klett Pronunciation guide by Karlsson

5 jan 2026 - 29 min
aflevering 002 - Act 2 artwork

002 - Act 2

Earth Spirit (1895) (Erdgeist) is a captivating play by German playwright Frank Wedekind. It serves as the first part of his renowned Lulu duo, with the second installment being Pandoras Box (1904). Both works lay bare a society torn apart by the relentless forces of lust and greed. Wedekinds narrative not only inspired the silent film Pandoras Box (1929), featuring the iconic Louise Brooks, but also influenced Alban Bergs opera Lulu, which premiered posthumously in 1935. The titular earth spirit, Lulu, is portrayed as a woman created to stir up great disaster, embodying pure sexuality that scandalizes her community and leads men to their ruin. The play invites a spectrum of interpretations, ranging from critiques of misogyny to views of Wedekind as a precursor to women’s liberation. (Summary by Wikipedia and ChuckW) Cast Lulu Amanda Friday Dr. Schon Algy Pug Alva Schon Chuck Williamson Dr. Goll/Schigolch Alan Mapstone Schwartz Aidan Brack Prince Escerny/Ferdinand bala Escherich/Narrator/Prologue Elizabeth Klett Rodrigo Wupperhippo Hugenberg Charlotte Duckett Countess Geschwitz Caprisha Page Henriette Naomi Park Audio edited by Chuck Williamson and Elizabeth Klett Pronunciation guide by Karlsson

5 jan 2026 - 38 min
aflevering 001 - Prologue and Act 1 artwork

001 - Prologue and Act 1

Earth Spirit (1895) (Erdgeist) is a captivating play by German playwright Frank Wedekind. It serves as the first part of his renowned Lulu duo, with the second installment being Pandoras Box (1904). Both works lay bare a society torn apart by the relentless forces of lust and greed. Wedekinds narrative not only inspired the silent film Pandoras Box (1929), featuring the iconic Louise Brooks, but also influenced Alban Bergs opera Lulu, which premiered posthumously in 1935. The titular earth spirit, Lulu, is portrayed as a woman created to stir up great disaster, embodying pure sexuality that scandalizes her community and leads men to their ruin. The play invites a spectrum of interpretations, ranging from critiques of misogyny to views of Wedekind as a precursor to women’s liberation. (Summary by Wikipedia and ChuckW) Cast Lulu Amanda Friday Dr. Schon Algy Pug Alva Schon Chuck Williamson Dr. Goll/Schigolch Alan Mapstone Schwartz Aidan Brack Prince Escerny/Ferdinand bala Escherich/Narrator/Prologue Elizabeth Klett Rodrigo Wupperhippo Hugenberg Charlotte Duckett Countess Geschwitz Caprisha Page Henriette Naomi Park Audio edited by Chuck Williamson and Elizabeth Klett Pronunciation guide by Karlsson

5 jan 2026 - 38 min
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