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The King Stag
Carlo Gozzi
The King Stag (Thomas/Redmond)
by Carlo Gozzi, Eberle Thomas, Barbara Redmond
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Synopsis
Official 2025/26 UIL Theatrical Design Selection.
The magician Norando’s gift to the King of Serendippo almost leads to disaster when the evil Prime Minister uses it to impersonate the King, usurp his power, marry his betrothed – and turn the King himself into a stag!
A living statue, a wise-cracking parrot, and a host of characters from commedia dell’arte join the action.
Ultimately, the King’s young bride sees through the Prime Minister’s plot and returns her proper husband to the throne.
A high-spirited romance enlivened by such colorful characters as the resourceful servant Truffaldino, the crotchety Pantalone, the boastful yet cowardly General Spavento, and the endlessly talkative Smeraldina, The King Stag is a delightfully fresh take on a theatrical classic from the authors of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Press Reviews
"This play is a winner. It captures the sheer fun of the Italian comic tradition; it offers something to delight both children and adults; and it allows for either elaborate or simple production values."
— Moses Goldberg, Producing Director, Louisville’s Stage One
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Tartaglia Prime Minister |
| Pantalone The Exchequer |
| General Spavento Commander of the Army |
| Leandro Chief of the Palace Guards |
| Norando The Great A Magician |
| Truffaldino His Assistant |
| Angela Daughter of Pantalone |
| Clarice Sister of Tartaglia |
| Smeraldina Daughter of General Spavento |
| An Old Hermit |
| A Parrot |
| The King Stag |
| A Statue |
| Guards |
| Deramo King of Serendippo |
Publication
The King Stag (Thomas/Redmond) is a comedy play written by Carlo Gozzi and published by Samuel French .
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