Combat of the Masks

A Royalty-Free Play Script from La Commedia

Lucrezia and Cornelio seek to be married despite Lucrezia's engagement to Doctor Baloardo. However, Captain Sangre y Fuego desires the girl for himself.

Written by Talia Felix

Copyright 2005

Dramatis Personæ:

Thalia, Muse of Comedy.

Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy.

Lucrezia, an Alchemist.

Cornelio, in love with Lucrezia.

Pantalone, father of Lucrezia.

Doctor Baloardo, friend of Pantalone.

Captain Sangre y Fuego, of the Ducal Guard.

Purricinella, Servant to Baloardo.

Officer Coviello.

The Duke of Genoa.

Two Officers.

Three Courtiers.

SETTING: Genoa, early 16th century.