Overview
Character Name
Zita
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Adult, Mature Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Contralto
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
1299, the palazzo of buoso donati, florence
Analysis
Zita is the matriarch of the Donati family, and the Aunt to young Rinuccio. Zita is Buoso Donati’s cousin, and referred to sometimes as “the old woman.” Rinuccio begs her constantly to let him marry Gianni Schicchi’s daughter, Lauretta, who he is deeply in love with. Zita
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