Overview
Character Name
Nutrice
Gender
Either Gender
Playing Age
Mature Adult, Adult, Elderly
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Tenor, Contralto
Vocal Range
High Note: B4
Low Note: A3
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
Rome, 60AD
Analysis
Nutrice is more of a title than a name; it translates to ‘nurse’ in English. Nutrice is Ottavia’s nurse, and has probably cared for her since she was born. She gives Ottavia advice when she is upset by Nerone’s affair, although Ottavia does not agree with her advice.
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