Overview
Character Name
Hortense
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Adult, Mature Adult
Role Size
Featured
Dancing
Mover
Voice
Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal Range
High Note: F5
Low Note: C4 (middle C)
Time & Place
1926, Nice, France, a Finishing School, the Plage (Beach), the Cafe Pataplon
Analysis
30s - 60s, French accent. Hortense is a maid at the Villa Caprice, home to Madame Dubonnet’s Finishing School in Nice, on the French Riviera. She has a bright and confident personality, a chic style, and an edge of mischief. Hortense’s sense of responsibility in her role
to read our character breakdown for Hortense and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!