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Scene

The play is divided into a Prologue and three parts running across two acts. Act 1 is separated into Part One and Part Two. Part One has four short scenes and Part Two has ten scenes. Part Three takes up the entirety of act 2, and is divided into nine scenes. (less)

The play is divided into a Prologue and three parts running across two acts. Act 1 is separated into Part One and Part Two. Part One has four short scenes and Part Two has ten scenes. P... (Read more...)

Staging

The action takes place in early seventeenth-century Italy. Scenes take place inside and outside the local inn and also at Leandro’s and Crispin’s house. There are additional scenes in Doña Sirena’s garden at night. (less)

The action takes place in early seventeenth-century Italy. Scenes take place inside and outside the local inn and also at Leandro’s and Crispin’s house. There are additional scenes in D... (Read more...)

Cast number

Minimum	Maximum
9 males	13 males
5 females	6 females
14 (total)	19 (total)

Cast information

While Crispin is full of bravura, Leandro is shy and naïve. His timidity is often emphasised through the use of an actress, rather than an actor, in the role.

Characters

• DOÑA SIRENA
• SILVIA
• PUNCHINELLO’S WIFE
• COLUMBINA, Doña Sirena’s adopted niece
• LAURA, Guest at the party
• RISELA, Guest at the party
• LEANDRO
• CRISPIN
• LAWYER
• PUNCHINELLO (or POLICHINELA)
• HARLEQUIN
• CAPTAIN
• PANTALOON
• INNKEEPER
• LAWYER’S CLERK
• SERVING BOY 1
• SERVING BOY 2
• OFFICIAL ON HORSEBACK 1
• OFFICIAL ON HORSEBACK 2

Entry written by Gwynneth Dowling. Last updated on 12 January 2011.

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