Overview
Character Name
Don Adriano de Armado
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult, Mature Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Spoken
Time & Place
16th century
Analysis
Described as a “fantastical Spaniard,” Don Adriano de Armado is a take on the Capitano character of Commedia Dell’Arte: he uses bravado and flourish to mask a soft interior. Like Navarre’s lords, he is in love for no reason and is fascinated with hearing himself speak.
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