Overview
Character Name
Papagena
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Young Adult, Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Soprano
Vocal Range
High Note: A5
Low Note: D4
Vocal Technique
Operatic
Time & Place
Fantasy; Legendary times, Egypt
Analysis
Papagena is a young feathered woman who is to be partnered with Papageno, a bird-catcher. She is in the temple of Isis and Osiris where Papageno is helping a young prince, Tamino, through trials. She disguises herself as an old hag to test the worthiness of Papageno.
to read our character breakdown for Papagena and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!