Overview
Character Name
Philippe
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Mature Adult
Role Size
Lead
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Bass
Vocal Range
High Note: F4
Low Note: F2
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
16th Century, France, Spain
Analysis
King Philippe II of Spain could be considered to be quite a cruel and hard man, from his son, Don Carlos’s perspective. He steals his son’s bride to be, refuses to let him go to war in Flanders, imprisons him, and intends to execute him. But, from the King’s perspective, he
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