Stage FrightUberto brought in their lunch basket and the players crowded together, sharing out slabs of meat, bread, and cheese. After the extravagance of the sugarplums, this food was surprisingly ordinary. Mina tried to ask what had happened with the harpist, but Uberto silenced her.
Music from beyond the stage told them the entertainment had resumed. They ate quickly, licking the last of the repast from their fingers, then began hastily donning costumes. Once they were dressed, Dario passed out the masks while Uberto spoke.
‘Today we will play Love, the greatest of all stories. I think a traditional canovaccio best, given the current mood amongst the Council. The Tale of the Foolish Suitors. Mina, set the scene, describing Isabella’s beauty before she appears. Introduce each new chara
