Here, then, is the ridiculous farce of The Love of Three Oranges. Without discussing how the fable unfolds, the dialogue's strengths or weaknesses, or the characters' appropriateness, one thing is certain: this farce, by its nature, parodies and ridicules the events of 18th century tragedies and comedies. This farce was born in opposition to Mr. Abate Chiari, who boasted of correcting and improving the Italian Theater. The success of the representation was clear evidence of the general appreciation for a genre of comedy that the opposing poet, Gozzi, wanted to eliminate.
scenario by Carlo Gozzi
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TARTAGLIA - The protagonist, a grotesque prince.
TRUFFALDINO - Tartaglia's servant, a comical character.
CELIO - A magician, representing Carlo Goldoni.
MORGANA - A witch, representing Pietro Chiari.
SMERALDINA - Morgana's accomplice and a main antagonist.
NINETTA - The true bride of Tartaglia, a princess turned into a dove.
SILVIO, KING OF CUPS - Tartaglia's father.
LEANDRO - A courtier and co-conspirator.
CLARICE - Leandro's accomplice, part of the conspiracy.
BRIGHELLA - A faithful confidant of Tartaglia.
CREONTA - A cruel character who curses Ninetta and her sisters.
PEASANTS - Two peasants tasked with burying the girls.
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THE AUDIENCE - The general crowd reacting to the events.