Scaramouch in Naxos

A Royalty-Free Play Script from La Commedia

Scaramouch desires to have Bacchus himself star in his latest theatrical piece; meanwhile the schemings of Silenus interfere both with Scaramouch and with would-be lovers Ione and Sarmion.

Written by John Davidson

Dramatis Personæ:

Bacchus, God of Wine.

Silenus, tutor and companion of Bacchus.

Sarmion, an Immortal.

Glaucus, father of Ione.

Scaramouch, a Showman.

Harlequin, in the employment of Scaramouch.

Ariadne, wife of Bacchus.

Ione, daughter to Glaucus.

Columbine, in the employment of Scaramouch.

Two Sailors.

Two Satyrs.

Two Bacchantes.

Satyrs, Bacchantes.

SETTING: Naxos