Mezzetino

Mezzetino is a character from the commedia dell'arte. He is a schemer and trouble-maker, but he is also gentle and cultivated. He is often musically inclined and can sing and dance with skill. His character can vary greatly: he can be a loyal servant or simply scheming for his master's downfall; he can be a deceitful husband or be deceived by his wife. He is also seems to be rather more interested in the ladies than is Brighella. Mezzetino's costume has gone through many variations, but it is usually red or burgundy. He is sometimes played without a mask, but when masked it is either brown or rust colored. He almost always wears a short cape, called a.