Scaramouch a Philosopher

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]