Scaramouch a Philosopher
A Royalty-Free Play Script from La Commedia
A Royalty-Free Play Script from La Commedia
A commedia remix -- adapted from several plays by Moliere for the 17th century English stage to emphasize the popular characters and utilize Moliere's best scenes.
by Edward Ravenscroft
[Editor's note: this text is derived from a digital scan of a damaged 1677 original. Efforts were made to adjust the text to keep it performable whenever missing words or portions appeared. However, an entire 4 pages are missing in the fourth act.--TF]
The Persons Names.
Scaramouch, a Philosopher.
Pancrace, a talkative Doctor.
Octavio, Son to Scaramouch.
Cynthio, Son to Pancrace.
Spitzaferro, a Coward ignorant and bold.
Plautino, a man of intrigue.
Harlequin.
A Fencing Master.
A Dancing Master.
A Singing Master.
An Officer.
Aurelia, belov'd by Octavio.
Livia, under the name of Zerbinetta, a suppos'd Gypsye.
A School-Mistris.
[Supporting Actors]