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ISBN 978-1-934962-39-8
www.davidbridel.org
“Immensely ambitious, vastly entertaining...
A vibrant period portrait of a seminal company whose innovations changed
the course of theatrical history.”
- LA Times
"The sort of play we see far too rarely -
smart, articulate, and full of engrossing historical details."
- Backstage West
"David Bridel underpins his delightful comedy with historical events,
making a vastly entertaining work richer and more relevant."
- LA Weekly
"A
gem... A tale told in modern English, with a slew of resonances reaching
into 2008."
- LA City Beat, Critic's
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I Gelosi
by David Bridel
6 Males, 4
Females
Synopsis: I Gelosi (The Zealous Ones) lovingly recreates the
world of the commedia dell'arte and tells the story of Italy's first
great traveling theatre troupe. In the late 16th Century the
Gelosi company takes the provinces by storm, thanks to the beauty, wit
and charm of Isabella Andreini, one of the very first women ever to play
on the stage. Invited to perform at the Court of King Charles IX
of France, the Gelosi become the toast of Europe - until they risk the
wrath of the Pope with a virulent theatrical satire. Hounded from
the French Court, the company's fortunes sink, despite the increasing
brilliance of Isabella's talents. Jealousy, madness, and
selfishness tear the company apart. Finally, the Gelosi return to
the poverty from whence they came.
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