Casting

The charismatic, larger-than-life leader of the troupe. A proud and groundbreaking theatre artist whose first love is the stage. Hardheaded and unable to change with the times.

An old miser with a broken heart and former tailor who was plucked from his shop and promised the love of many women by Flaminio. Plays misers and old fathers in their troupe's plays.

Voluptuous, comic and passionate. The mistress of Flaminio. Loves her husband, but longs for him to love her the way he did when they first met. Ultimately embraces the change in theatre and her aging position in it.

An endearingly innocent dwarf who plays comic roles. Unrequitedly in love with Flaminio and jealous of the attention Isabella and Columbina receive from him. Protective of Flaminio and his legacy.

A failed elixir salesman who now plays the pompous, quack of a doctor. Frequently speaks in Latin to sound smart. Excellent pantomime.

Beautiful, ethereal, and rebellious of her parents' high-society life. Writes plays and has great comedic talents. The wife of Francesco.

Handsome, charismatic, and ambitious. The quintessential leading man, who is married to Isabella. Attempts to promote the progressive art-form in theatre.