Scapino the Trickster
Scapino the Trickster by Moliere is a 46-page play published by Broadway Play Publishing Incorporated on September 9, 2022. This edition presents a classic farce that intertwines Molière’s signature wit with the traditions of commedia dell’arte, focusing on the comedic misadventures of two sons whose romances are threatened by their fathers’ miserly ways.
Readers will find a lively narrative where the sons enlist the help of a clever servant to navigate their romantic dilemmas. The play showcases themes of deception and cleverness as the characters engage in schemes to achieve a happy resolution. With its roots in European drama, this work exemplifies Molière’s talent for creating engaging and humorous theatrical experiences.
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When two misers return from abroad, their sons find their romances with two mysterious women in peril. They enlist the services of a wily servant to swindle, hoodwink, and bamboozle their way to a happy ending. Molière’s most famous farce marries his signature wit and verve with the traditions of commedia dell’arte.
“Molière’s genius for rhythm, laughs, and fast action are the stuff of pure theatre.”
Georges Mongrédien
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