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Synopsis

In 18th century Paris, Countess Madeleine loves both music and poetry. And soon she finds herself wooed by both a musician and a poet. The Countess suggests that her two suitors collaborate on an opera. However, after the opera, she still cannot decide if she loves music or words or the musician or the poet.

Show Information

Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Early Teen, Late Teen Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Countess Madeleine

Lead

Female

Soprano

Flamand

Lead

Male

Tenor

Olivier

Lead

Male

Baritone

Clairon

Supporting

Female

Alto

The Count

Supporting

Male

Baritone

La Roche

Supporting

Male

Bass

Monsier Taupe

Featured

Male

Tenor

Male Italian Singer

Featured

Male

Tenor

A young dancer

Featured

Female

Silent

Major-domo

Featured

Male

Bass

Female Italian Singer

Featured

Female

Soprano

Eight Servants

Ensemble

Male

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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