Anconitana (Ruzante)

L'Anconitana is a comedy by playwright Angelo Beolco also known as Ruzante. It is in many ways considered a prelude to the comedy art. The dating is uncertain as well as one of the major philosophical issues today.

Characters

 * Tancredi
 * Teodoro
 * Gismondo, a false identity under which Isotta really lies
 * Doralice, courtesan
 * Sier Tomao, brother
 * Ruffian, Tomao's fame
 * Bessa, dean of Doralice
 * Geneva, anconitana
 * Ghitta, a Geneva woman
 * Menato, peasant