Out of the Wings

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La traición en la amistad (1618-1632), María de Zayas y Sotomayor

Scene

This is a three-act comedia.

Staging

A small portrait of Liseo is used in the first scene. An upper level would be helpful as there are balcony scenes. The women dress up as one another. Letters are exchanged.

Music

Gerardo hires musicians to serenade Marcia.

Cast number
Minimum Maximum
5 males 8 males
5 females 5 females
10 (total) 13 (total)
Characters
  • MARCIA
  • FENISA
  • BELISA
  • LAURA
  • FÉLIX (NOT IN SOME EDITIONS)
  • LISEO
  • GERARDO
  • DON JUAN
  • LAURO (NOT IN SOME EDITIONS)
  • LEÓN (NOT IN SOME EDITIONS)
  • ANTONIO (NOT IN SOME EDITIONS)
  • FABIO (NOT IN SOME EDITIONS)
  • LUCÍA

Entry written by Kathleen Jeffs. Last updated on 4 October 2010.

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