The setup here is that Moliere and his troupe have been sent for by the King 
to come perform at Versailles. But instead of the piece they had prepared, 
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Moliere. a ridiculous Marquis: Thomas A. Copeland 

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Brecourt. a man of Quality: Tomas Peter 

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La Granae. a ridiculous Marquis: Nemo 

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Du Croisv. a poet: alanmapstone 


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Bejart and the Busvbodies: ToddHW 

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Mademoiselle Duparc. a ceremonious Marchioness: Sonia 

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Mademoiselle Bejart. a prude: Beth Thomas 

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Mademoiselle Debrie, a saqe coquette: Eva Davis 

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Mademoiselle Moliere. a satirical wit: Sandra Schmit 


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Mademoiselle Du Croisv. a whinina plaaue: Availle 


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Mademoiselle Herve. a conceited chambermaid: Leanne Yau 

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