Act III, Scene vi Continued... BERGETTO kneels down to receive forgiveness from the CARDINAL, FLORIO, and DONADO. The CARDINAL steps forward to address the audience. Cardinal: Citizens of Parma, if you

Act III, Scene vi Continued Horns are heard in the distance as the entrance music of the cardinal begins to play. The Cardinal knocks on the entrance to the living room. FLORIO: What, ho, who goes there?

Act III, Scene vi LOCATION: Meanwhile, inside of the palace, in the living room nearest to the entrance. Weeping is heard during blackout before the scene begins. DONADO is distraught after hearing the

Act III, Scene v LOCATION: The Palace Gardens again, near a statue of a cherub, naked cupid sprouting water out of many of its orifices while holding a heart-shaped bow and arrow, aimed to the sky. Hippolita:

ACT III, Scene iv Continued Philotis: Bergetto! Bergetto: My belly... BERGETTO looks down at where he has been stabbed. Bergetto: Aches. Philotis: Some villain has slain you, my love! Bergetto: (Looks

Act III, Scene iv LOCATION: It is nighttime and there is a retreat beyond the gates of the palace. We can hear men in the distance calling each other to light the whickers and prepare the horses for the

Act III, Scene iii Continued... ANNABELLA shakes her head. Soranzo: If it’s not too much trouble... Annabella: No, no, it’s fine. Soranzo: Wow, spectacular, stupendous! I will go to work expediently to

Act III, Scene iii Continued Enter FLORIO. Florio: Father, what did she say? Did you call me? Friar: Where is Lord Soranzo? Florio: Downstairs, Father. Friar: Have you told him all? Florio: I have. He

Act III, Scene iii LOCATION: Annabella’s chambers. Annabella is seen on her knees next to the Friar who is sitting on the bed and looking down on her with pity. Friar: Child? THE FRIAR strokes ANNABELLA’S

Act III, Scene ii Continued Grimaldi: But do you think she’ll say “yes,” to my proposal? Richardetto: All but imminent, my friend! All but imminent! Grimaldi: I am humbled by your brilliance, sir. He smiles,

Act III, Scene iv LOCATION: Outside the palace gates, near a tree where furtive machinations take place. RICHARDETTO is back in his civilian clothing, except for the fake beard that he still wears, slightly

Act III, Scene iii LOCATION: In a small pool of light at the side of the stage, RICHARDETTO and PHILOTIS appear, seemingly making furtive plans. Richardetto: Come, Philotis. We shall disguise ourselves

Act III, Scene ii LOCATION: The hallway of the King’s royal palace, replete with Goya paintings and lit candles lining the walls. PUTANA and GIOVANNI are seen in a quiet corridor, away from Annabella’s

Act III, Scene i Continued Soranzo: So what do you mean to do? Annabella: To live and die alone, my sweet Prince. Soranzo: But how can that be? You’re a beautiful woman and all beautiful women get married

Act III, Scene i Continued Annabella: So, how are you? ANNABELLA looks nervous, but smiles nevertheless. Soranzo: I wanted to meet with you, mistress. Annabella: Is that so? Soranzo: Indeed. Annabella:

Act III: i LOCATION: The family garden. It is the evening. FLORIO and SORANZO are standing at the center of the garden, with an air of gravity hanging over their heads. SORANZO looks very concerned and

Act III: i The Midway Narration NARRATOR: Giovanni meets with the King to discuss his studies while Annabella looks on, fondly consumed by their conversation and secretly relishing the deeper truth within—the

Act II Continued... Florio: (to Annabella) Never a more undeserving snake has held an undeserving snake. A parting gift perhaps welcomed? ANNABELLA smiles. Florio: So much for that, dear daughter. Annabella:

Act II Continued... Bergetto: Wait! No! Wait! (beat). There was this guy. Donado: You had better make this quick... Bergetto: I saw him in the street, uncle, and he brushed up against me. I squared off

Act II LOCATION: Gardens, post examination. Annabella looks slightly frail, but perhaps feeling better out of some placebo effect. Florio: How are you feeling this day, my precious daughter? Annabella: