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Details for The Four Fake Spirits

Arlecchino with fake arrow

Li quattro finti spiritati

Very Brief Synopsis

This play is about two young couples who are told to marry people they don't love. They use a trick to get everything lined up correctly.

Number of players

Total Main Characters: 11

Men: 7
Women: 4
plus extras

Dramatis Personae

and Props and Sets


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Relationship Diagram

Includes characters named but not in the play


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Link to Purchase

Electronic copy of this play


Link to Gum Road

Additional Notes

  • Nespola has very few scenes.
  • Arlecchino has very few plot points. The actor and troupe must invent his actions.
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