Amy Richlin's guest appearances

Amy Richlin

Itinera Podcast

The Theatre History Podcast

Robert Davis

James White

Isaac Butler

Bryan Doerries

Lorraine Hansberry

Edith Wharton

Adam Roberts

August Wilson

Howard Sherman

Jack Viertel

Charlotte Cushman

Donna Zuckerberg

Paul Walsh

Brian Eugenio Herrera

Amy Hughes

OwlTail

The ancient Roman comedies of Plautus have inspired playwrights from Shakespeare to Sondheim. But they've also been seen as grim reminders of the oftentimes horrifying world of ancient Rome, where violence and slavery were commonplace. Dr. Amy Richlin joins us to talk about her book Slave Theater in the Roman Republic, which explores how Plautus's plays gave voice to enslaved persons during this era.

The ancient Roman comedies of Plautus have inspired playwrights from Shakespeare to Sondheim. But they've also been seen as grim reminders of the oftentimes horrifying world of ancient Rome, where violence and slavery were commonplace. Dr. Amy Richlin joins us to talk about her book Slave Theater in the Roman Republic, which explores how Plautus's plays gave voice to enslaved persons during this era.

Episode 94: A Theatre for the Oppressed? Dr. Amy Richlin on Slavery and Plautus

Amy Richlin, Professor of Classics at UCLA, reflects on how she became a feminist, her winding road to a tenure-track job, her favorite subject to teach, and her (hilarious) approach to advising.

Amy Richlin, Professor of Classics at UCLA, reflects on how she became a feminist, her winding road to a tenure-track job, her favorite subject to teach, and her (hilarious) approach to advising.

Episode 10 - Amy Richlin