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Stephanus and Maximus

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Stephanus and Maximus consider the plague

Stephanus and Maximus, anachronistic, time-travelling medieval monks, grapple with an outbreak of the plague. Stephanus: Maximus. Maximus! I can see you but I can’t hear you. Can you hear me? Maximus: Turn on your camera. You’ve got to UNMUTE your – oh there you are. Stephanus: Oh hello Maximus. How nice to see your face on Zum. It seems like ages since I’ve seen you. (crunching noise is heard).. Maximus: Stephanus, what, are you eating? Do you have to eat during our virtual meetings? Stephanus: (Crunching) Oh …um… these are pork rinds. It’s all that’s left in the larder for… Read More »Stephanus and Maximus consider the plague

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Sex on stage: Stephanus and Maximus on HADRIAN

My imaginary friends Stephanus and Maximus often help me work things out. They usually time-travel between a medieval university and ancient Rome, but here they are in present day Toronto, and they’ve just attended the new opera HADRIAN Stephanus: Thank you once again Maximus for inviting me to the opera! Maximus: My pleasure Stephanus. I’ve been a devoted Operagoer all my long life, so it’s nice to share this with a younger person. I do hope you enjoyed it? Stephanus: Y- yes. But my head is still spinning. I’m not sure I understand the message. Hadrian makes a bargain with… Read More »Sex on stage: Stephanus and Maximus on HADRIAN

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Stephanus and Maximus on Art

Maximus: Wake up Stephanus. It’s your move! Stephanus: Gosh. Sorry. Am I white or black? Maximus: Oh for heaven’s sake Stephanus… and by the way, my knight has just taken your Queen so you’d better be a little more careful on your next move. What’s wrong with you tonight? Stephanus: I apologize Maximus. I’m distracted, and the candlelight lulls me into a brooding sort of mood. Maximus: Pray do tell. (Takes a draught of ale from his tankard.) Stephanus: Well, I’m thinking about my students once again. (Sighs heavily.) Maximus: What is it this time? Stephanus: They argue about Art… Read More »Stephanus and Maximus on Art