Overview
Character Name
Il Talpa
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Mature Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Baritone, Bass
Vocal Range
High Note: D#4/Eb4
Low Note: A#2/Bb2
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
1918, Paris, A quay along the river Seine
Analysis
Il Talpa, a nickname meaning ‘the mole’, is indicated in the score to be 55 years old. He is one of the workers on Michele’s barge, with a reputation for drinking. He is married to La Frugola (the rummager) a local bag-lady.
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