The Impostures of Scapin
A Royalty-Free Play Script from La Commedia
In their fathers' absences, Octave has secretly married Hyacintha and Léandre has secretly fallen in love with Zerbinette. On returning, both fathers announce they have other marriage plans for their sons. Scapin, after hearing many pleas for help, comes to their rescue. Thanks to many tricks and lies, Scapin manages to come up with enough money from the parents to make sure that the young couples get to stay married. But, no one knows who Hyacintha and Zerbinette really are.
written by Molière
translated by Charles Heron Wall
Dramatis Personae:
Argante, father to Octave and Zerbinette.
GÉRONTE, father to Léandre and Hyacintha.
Octave, son to Argante, and lover to Hyacintha.
Léandre, son to Géronte, and lover to Zerbinette.
Zerbinette, daughter to Argante, believed to be a gypsy girl.
Hyacintha, daughter to Géronte.
Scapin, servant to Léandre.
Silvestre, servant to Octave.
Nérine, nurse to Hyacintha.
Carle.
Two Porters.
The scene - Naples.