"The theatrical conveniences and inconveniences" of creating an opera, presented as an opera.
Donata D'Annunzio Lombardi
Daria Garbinati, prima donna
Enrico Marabelli
Procolo, her husband
Paolo Bordogna
Mamm'Agata, Luigia's mother, a Neapolitan
Stefania Donzelli
Luigia Castragatti, seconda donna
Anna Caterina Cornacchini
Pipetto, musician
Danilo Formaggia
Guglielmo, primo tenore, German