Overview
Character Name
Old Lady
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Mature Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal Range
High Note: A5
Low Note: A3
Vocal Technique
operatic, Legit
Time & Place
1750s, lisbon, paris, buenos aires
Analysis
The Old Lady ends up as Cunegonde’s companion through much of the show. She is bold and resourceful, offering to seduce three old Spanish dons to make money (although, being haggard and terrifyingly forward, she is unsuccessful). She ends up accompanying Candide,
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