First performed at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, on March 26th. 1894,
then opened at the Broadway Theatre, New York, on September 2nd., 1895.
THE PRINCESS BONNIE
Cast of Characters
| SHRIMPS | Champion Canoeist, and Village "Jack-of-all-Trades" - in love with Kitty |
| CAPTAIN TARPAULIN | of the fishing smack "Nancy" and keeper of the Light-House |
| ROY STIRLING | A follower of Isaak Walton - in love with Bonnie |
| ADMIRAL POMPOSO | A Spanish Grandee with a hobby for collecting rare antiquities |
| COUNT CASTINETTI MARIONETTI FLAGEOLETTI FALSETTI |
| An Italian Nobleman, betrothed to Bonnie in infancy |
| SALVADOR | Bodyguard to Admiral Pomposo |
| LIEUTENANT FUSEE | A Spanish Officer |
| CAPTAIN SURF | Fisherman |
| KITTY CLOVER | Captain of the Canoe Club, and the Belle of the Village |
| SUSAN CRABBE TARPAULIN | "Auntie Crab", Tarpaulin's Sister - assistant keeper of the Light |
| DONNA POMPOSO | Wife of Admiral Pomposo |
| BONNIE | Princess Bonnabellavita, adopted daughter of Capt. Tarpaulin and niece of Admiral Pomposo |
Synopsis of Scenery
| ACT I | - Coast of Maine, near Bar Harbor. |
| ACT II | - Courtyard of Admiral Pomposo's Palace in Spain. |
Time: The Present.
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