Paolo and Francesca

The tragic and adulterous story of Paolo and Francesca was originally immortalized by Dante in his "Divine Comedy". Since then, their story has been retold by many artists and writers. Here we have a play written by the poet Stephen Phillips who brings to life this thirteenth century love story with moving verse that is as beautiful as it is tragic. - Summary by Jenn Broda

Cast List:

Giovanni Malatesta- Tyrant of Rimini: Beeswaxcandle

Paolo- Brother to Giovanni, and Captain of the Mercenaries in the service of Florence: Greg Giordano

Valentino- Officer of Paolo’s Company, 1st Courier, and 2nd Attendant: MajorToast

Corrado- Officer of Paolo’s Company: HDGordon

Luigi- Officer of Paolo’s Company: David Purdy

Marco- A Soldier: ToddHW

Pulci- A Drug-seller: Alan Mapstone

Francesca da Rimini- Bride of Giovanni and Daughter of Guido da Polenta, Tyrant of Ravenna: Jenn Broda

Lucrezia Degl’Onesti- Cousin to Giovanni: WendyKatzHiller

Constanza- Kinswoman to Francesca: Christine Rottger

Tessa- Daughter to Pulci: Michele Eaton

Nita- Maid to Francesca: Christine Rottger

Angela- A blind and aged servant of the Malatesta, Sergeant, and 2nd Courier : Inkell

Mirra- A Peasant Girl and 2nd Girl: Cat Sadler

Carlo: Larry Wilson

Servant, A Messenger, and 3rd Attendant: KHand

A Soldier: Christian Wordell

Another Soldier, 1st Girl, and An Attendant : Chuck Williamson

A Girl: Agnes Robert Behr

Another Girl and 3rd Girl: redrun

Maid: Daniela Gura

Stage Directions: Estefanía Vidal

Editing: Jenn Broda