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Synopsis
Count Casteldoro lives modestly and claims to hate ostentation, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at him. He has decided to enter into a marriage of convenience with Eleonora, the daughter of his illustrious friend Madame Araminta. But Eleonora is in love with another man, so the Count decides to set his sights on the daughter of a poor Marquis and devises a plan that will give him the Marquis’ daughter and land as a package deal.
The Spendthrift Miser (sometimes known as The Ostentatious Miser) is one of Goldoni’s lesser-known works, possibly because it was only performed once during Goldoni’s lifetime. After an accident during the first performance, Goldoni concluded the play was cursed and refused to let it be presented again.
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Characters
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Non-singer |
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Songs
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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Key Terms
A dramatic device where a character speaks directly to the audience or to themselves, unheard by other characters onstage.
An Italian theatrical form featuring masked stock characters, improvisation, and physical comedy, influential in modern comedy and clowning.
A member of the ensemble with a named or minor speaking role within a larger group.
Works not protected by copyright and available for free use or adaptation. Many classical plays, including Shakespeare's, fall into the public domain.
Recognizable character types used across theatrical traditions, such as the fool, villain, or ingenue.
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Guide Written By:
Kevan Dunkelberg
Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright