To test the souls of the lovers, Pierre Carlet de Marivaux staged a fatal role reversal in 1730, which reveals much more than intended and through which several soul mates are found.
Silvia and Dorante are to marry in accordance with their fathers' wishes. But the young people are extremely skeptical. Arranged marriages? Frowned upon in the age of enlightenment and far too traditional. True love is the goal and so, in order to get to know the potential spouse, the role is swapped with the servant. It's just a shame when they both come up with this idea and the planned get-to-know-each-other meeting turns into a comedic game of cat and mouse about who loves whom and why. Especially as the amused father is the only one in the know and he heats up the situation even more...
April 5 to 21, 2024
