Overview
Character Name
Portia (Grace)
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Young Adult, Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Mover
Voice
Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal Range
High Note: D5
Low Note: C4 (middle C)
Time & Place
long ago, in a kingdom far away
Analysis
Portia is not the brightest bulb. She is unattractive, and a bit oafish. She doesn’t have an ounce of elegance, and no grace whatsoever (which makes the choice of the name “Grace” in some versions of the script rather ironic). She is often cast as somewhat overweight.
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