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.