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Provoked Wife: A Comedy

by John Vanbrugh

This Restoration Comedy follows Lady Brute as she decides whether or not to cuckold her coarse and unloving husband. Not as brash and farcical as Vanbrugh's earlier play "The Relapse," "The Provoked Wife" comments on society and matrimony in a surprisingly modern way. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller Cast of Characters: Constant: Adrian Stephens Heartfree: Gred Giordano Sir John Brute: Alan Mapstone Treble, a Singing-Master : ToddHW Rasor, Valet de Chambre to Sir John Brute: Larry Wilson Justice of the Peace: Wayne Cooke Lord Rake, Companion to Sir John: Algy Pug Col. Bully, Companion to Sir John Brute: ToddHW Constable: Leon Cole Watchman: James R. Hedrick Lady Brute: WendyKatzHiller Belinda, her Niece: Jenn Broda Lady Fancyfull: Kelly Taylor Mademoiselle: Sonia Cornet, Servant to Lady Fancyfull: Yuqing Pipe, Servant to Lady Fancyfull: CCatharina Lovewell: stepheather Servant: miaroy Footman: redrun Porter: Alan Mapstone Taylor: stepheather Page: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: TR Love