Out of the Wings

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El astrólogo fingido (c.1623), Pedro Calderón de la Barca

Scene

This is a three-act comedia.

Staging

The scene is set in Madrid. Juan is described as wearing plumes and spurs when he enters for the first time, and others comment on how he is magnificently dressed. Diego gives Morón a r... (Read more...)

Cast number
Minimum Maximum
7 males 7 males
4 females 4 females
11 (total) 11 (total)
Characters
  • DOÑA MARÍA, Noblewoman
  • BEATRIZ, Lady-in-waiting to María
  • DON JUAN DE MEDRANO
  • DON DIEGO DE LUNA
  • MORÓN, Servant to Diego
  • DON CARLOS DE TOLEDO
  • DON ANTONIO
  • OTÁÑEZ, Squire/page
  • LEONARDO, Old man
  • VIOLANTE, Noblewoman
  • QUITERIA, Lady-in-waiting to Violante

Entry written by Kathleen Jeffs. Last updated on 7 March 2011.

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