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Xena: Warrior Princess S1E13 — Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards
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Xena: Warrior Princess•Season 1•Episode 13

Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards

6.3/10 · 587 votesJan 22, 199644 min

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 1•−1.0 vs season avg

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Gabrielle wants to enter the Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards, but finds that it is not quite what she thought it would be. She helps another aspiring bard discover his true storytelling talent.

Directed byJace Alexander
Written bySteven L. Sears, R.J. Stewart
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Lucy Lawless

Lucy Lawless

Xena

Renée O'Connor

Renée O'Connor

Gabrielle

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Steven L. Sears

Steven L. Sears

Writer

Jace Alexander

Jace Alexander

Director

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R.J. Stewart

Writer

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Steve McQuillan

Stunts

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Donald Duncan

Director of Photography

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Douglas Ibold

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Ryan Carey

Stunts

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Geraldine Jacobsen

Stunt Double

Min Windle

Min Windle

Stunt Double

Jason Tahu

Jason Tahu

Stunts

Markos Rounthwaite

Markos Rounthwaite

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards" is episode 13 of Xena: Warrior Princess season 1. It scored 6.3/10 from 587 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Jace Alexander and written by Steven L. Sears, R.J. Stewart, it aired on January 22, 1996.

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