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- El vergonzoso en palacio
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El vergonzoso en palacio (1606-1612), Tirso de Molina
- Scene
Three Acts. Act I takes place primarily in various parts of the forest, though the last scene shifts to the palace. Act II takes place in various rooms in the palace. Act III alternates between the two locales, though most action takes place in the palace. Scene division (both in terms of physical scenery and more generally) is somewhat flexible.
- Staging
On a conceptual scale, it is crucial to have a clear division between the forest and the palace. Within the palace environment, some scenes take place in the garden, some in an interior public space, and some in private chambers. In addition, Act III contains a scene in which characters inside the palace converse through a window with others in the garden outside. The most important props are the implements of writing and painting (also useful: a rope and a mirror). Several character's should probably have swords, as well, and there is an opportunity for a sword fight in the opening scene.
- Cast information
- 21 listed, 15-30 possible (with extras or doubling)
- Characters
-THE DUKE OF AVERO -DON DUARTE, the Count of Estremoz -TWO HUNTERS -FIGUEREDO, a footman -TARSO, a shepherd -MELISA, a shepherdess -DORISTO, the village mayor -MIRENO, a shepherd -LARISO, a shepherd -DENIO, a shepherd -RUY LORENZO, the Duke's secretary -VASCO, a servant -DOÑA JUANA, a lady in waiting -DOÑA MADALENA, the Duke's daughter -DON ANTONIO, the Count of Penela -DOÑA SERAFINA, the Duke's daughter -A PAINTER -LAURO, an old shepherd, Mireno's father -BATO, a shepherd -A DRUMMER
Entry submitted by BenSH3 on 8 March 2011 and last updated by Gwynneth Dowling on 10 March 2011
