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Details for The Fake Blindman

Arlecchino with fake arrow

Il finto cieco

Very Brief Synopsis

This play is about two men who love the same woman. One damages his friend's trust and agrees as penance to pretend to be blind for three years. The woman hears about this and demands that the fake blindman be found and reprieved.

Number of players

Total Main Characters: 11

Men: 8
Women: 3
No Extras

Dramatis Personae

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Additional Notes

A scene from the Commedia dell’Arte played in France before a noble audience
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