Overview
Character Name
Count Bonifazius ‘Boni’ Kancsianu
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult
Role Size
Lead
Dancing
Dancer
Voice
Spoken, Tenor
Vocal Range
High Note: A4
Low Note: G2
Vocal Technique
Operatic, Sprechstimme (Speak-singing)
Time & Place
pre-WW1, Budapest, Vienna, Early 20th Century
Analysis
Boni is incredibly clever and witty, being the real comic element of the opera. While it is important that Boni does not take himself seriously, he should be careful not to overplay the comedy and become a caricature.
First and foremost, Boni is Sylva’s manager. He
to read our character breakdown for Count Bonifazius ‘Boni’ Kancsianu and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!