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Synopsis

Cithaeron, the King of the Mountain, suggests to Mercury that Jupiter may teach his jealous wife Juno a lesson if he woos the ugly and conceited marsh-nymph Plataea. She has set her cap at Cithaeron, but responds positively, to the accompaniment of frogs. Jupiter appears to Plataea in a variety of shapes, as a donkey, then as an owl, and finally as himself, to be entertained in a mock divertissement. Juno, in hiding, observes the mock-wedding ceremony, eventually emerging to unveil the bride and realizes the ridiculous nature of the proceedings. Plataea is left to be mocked by the country-folk.

Show Information

Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
3
Genres
Comedy
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Late Teen, Early Teen Characters, Medium Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Plataea

Lead

Male

Tenor

Juno

Lead

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Cithaeron

Lead

Male

Bass

Thespis

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Momus

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Thalie

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Amour

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Mercury

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Clarine

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Jupiter

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Folly

Featured

Female

Soprano

Animals, Scholars & Dancers

Ensemble

Either Gender

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