Francesca Delorossa was born in Naples in 1982. After that, her family moved to Palermo where she spent most of her childhood years. Her father, the head of the Delorossa family for as long as she can remember was far more supportive then her absent mother ever was. The family was never exactly whole, but as this is frowned upon in the Cosa Nostra Community, the matter remained secret. However Francesca often felt animosity toward her mother.
When she was 12 the Delorossa family moved to St. Louis Missouri where Francesca spent her teenage years and now the beginning of her adult life. When Francesca was 16 she moved up in the family and became a strong member of the community when her father was arrested for money laundering, and later tried for conspiracy to murder over 17 people in the midwest alone. Francesca's mother took her fathers place as the head of the family, which didn't last too long.
Though young, Francesca was elevated to "soldier" of her family at age 22 after a mysterious sickness fell upon her estranged mother. With her mother bedridden, but still in charge, Francesca began to take over every role she possibly could in her Delorossa family and community. However, with the underground crime community shifting more into financial crime and moving away from murders and violence, Francesca became desperate to find a strong financial foundation to stand on.
Her prayers were answered in late 2007 when she met Vincenzo Maranzano, the long time head of his Maranzano Family. Don Vincenzo offered financial stability, and plenty of power over yet another family. The only thing that stood in her way was his wife, and Francesca's new friend Theresa.
As the friendship between Theresa and Francesca grew, so did Francesca's feelings for the Don, until the combination of her power hungry personality, and her devotion to the relationship she wanted to form with him out-weighed her desire to be friends with Theresa any longer. On November 12th 2007, Theresa went missing after a night out with Francesca. Francesca maintains her innocence, and suggests that Theresa's disappearance is due to the fact that she split ways with Francesca and went to a night club to get a drink before returning home. Night club attendance is strongly forbidden by the Cosa Nostra Ten Commandments, and someone in the community might have seen her, and resented her "lack of devotion to her heritage."
After the disappearance of Theresa, Francesca managed to convince The Don that marrying her would be the best idea for their community. Now a soon to be blushing bride, Francesca is happier than ever and about to gain a ton more power then she could ever imagine.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Communication
Page 2 - I am quite important.
Page 3 - Important and not afraid of Palermo.
Page 4 - My fiance is more important than Palermo.
Page 5 - I am extremely worried.
Page 5/6 - The Bishop is crazy. I must be in charge.
Page 8 - I am still important.
Page 9 - I am innocent.
Page 10 - I do not deserve to be questioned.
Page 12-end of show - I am completely fed up.
Page 3 - Important and not afraid of Palermo.
Page 4 - My fiance is more important than Palermo.
Page 5 - I am extremely worried.
Page 5/6 - The Bishop is crazy. I must be in charge.
Page 8 - I am still important.
Page 9 - I am innocent.
Page 10 - I do not deserve to be questioned.
Page 12-end of show - I am completely fed up.
Discoveries
Francesca discovers Palermo dislikes her.
Francesca discovers Palermo wants charge of the restaurant.
Francesca discovers her finance has died.
Francesca discovers Palermo could be blamed for the killing.
Francesca discovers Vicki is an idiot.
Francesca discovers Palermo wants charge of the restaurant.
Francesca discovers her finance has died.
Francesca discovers Palermo could be blamed for the killing.
Francesca discovers Vicki is an idiot.
Opposites
Francesca loves Vincenzo, but Francesca is power hungry.
Francesca is scared of the Bishop, but Francesca is too proud to admit it.
Francesca knows exactly why Palermo hates her, but Francesca can't figure out what to do about it.
Francesca knows she is powerful, but Francesca wants more power.
Francesca likes Vicki, but Francesca hates how stupid Vicki is.
Francesca is young, but Francesca is mature. (mostly, dinner roll throwing excluded)
Francesca is scared of the Bishop, but Francesca is too proud to admit it.
Francesca knows exactly why Palermo hates her, but Francesca can't figure out what to do about it.
Francesca knows she is powerful, but Francesca wants more power.
Francesca likes Vicki, but Francesca hates how stupid Vicki is.
Francesca is young, but Francesca is mature. (mostly, dinner roll throwing excluded)
Humor
Francesca is humorous in her severity. She is so strong that when she slides a little off the deepend she can be a little overwhelming, making the audience just a little laughably uncomfortable. She is also humorous in her attempt to regain her sanity during part 2 when she had been drinking a bit and still keeps control very well... with the exception of her little slip up in offering the Bishop a drink.
The Moment Before
Before "Your Saint Theresa..." Francesca was thinking how funny it is that she is taking Theresa's place.
Before "Are we going to talk..." Francesca was thinking about how Vincenzo never knows when to shut up.
Before Vinny's dies, Francesca was wondering what made him sick.
Before giving in to hiring the Bishop, Francesca decided she'd better let him come or else she would look responsible.
Before accusing Palermo, Francesca was thinking about a way to get the pressure of her for a minute.
Before her spew about becoming the new Don, Francesca wasn't thinking at all, or else she wouldn't have said it.
Before "Will somebody shut her up?" Francesca had realized that Vicki was not the strong willed person she had hoped she was.
Before "Are we going to talk..." Francesca was thinking about how Vincenzo never knows when to shut up.
Before Vinny's dies, Francesca was wondering what made him sick.
Before giving in to hiring the Bishop, Francesca decided she'd better let him come or else she would look responsible.
Before accusing Palermo, Francesca was thinking about a way to get the pressure of her for a minute.
Before her spew about becoming the new Don, Francesca wasn't thinking at all, or else she wouldn't have said it.
Before "Will somebody shut her up?" Francesca had realized that Vicki was not the strong willed person she had hoped she was.
Conflict
Francesca is surrounded by conflict in this show. On once hand, her personality demands attention. there is too much time (according to Francesca) when Palermo draws the attention away from her. On the next, Francesca as a powerful member of her family wants to stay low key enough that she does not offer herself up to trouble.
On top of that, Francesca is hopelessly devoted to Vincenzo. She loves him, and cares about his well-being. However, she is quite power hungry. She might be marrying him for power, or killing him for even more power. Her inner struggle sometimes shows on the outside in conversations with the Bishop.
There is a clear external conflict between Palermo and Francesca. He has a problem with her which she cannot quite put her finger on. However his hatred to her only elevates her hatred to him.
On top of that, Francesca is hopelessly devoted to Vincenzo. She loves him, and cares about his well-being. However, she is quite power hungry. She might be marrying him for power, or killing him for even more power. Her inner struggle sometimes shows on the outside in conversations with the Bishop.
There is a clear external conflict between Palermo and Francesca. He has a problem with her which she cannot quite put her finger on. However his hatred to her only elevates her hatred to him.
Relationship
Vincenzo: Francesca is Vincenzo's finance. Her intentions in marrying him are questionable, however her devotion to their relationship is not. She cares for Vincenzo and only wishes him the best in all his (and her) endeavors. She is not however deeply in love with him. She simply loves him as a person and a close member of her extended family.
The Bishop: Due to Francesca's many wrong doing's she is extremely frightened of the Bishop, though she would never ever show it. She covers her fear but being just as rude and nasty and would to Palermo, but her discomfort is not covered up very well. Francesca can lie, but she cannot act. The Delarossa family never uses the Bishop for any reason due to this, as well as the fact that Francesca is uncomfortable with anyone else have any kind of power. Allowing the Bishop into their presence would give up some of Francesca's power.
Palermo: While Palermo is a key player in the Maranzano family, he has somehow managed to be absent through Vincenzo and Francesca's meetings. This is the first time Francesca has actually seen Palermo in person and actually knew who he was. She has however heard the stories of "The Hacker" and is not in the least bit impressed with him.
Vicki: This is the first time Francesca has ever seen or heard from Vicki. She finds her to be extremely moronic. While at the beginning of the play Francesca appreciates Vicki's presence, the more she talks, the more Francesca wishes her demise.
The Audience: Some of the crowd is made up of Francesca's loyal family. Some are the Maranzano family whom Francesca is desperate to win over in her quest for power.
The Bishop: Due to Francesca's many wrong doing's she is extremely frightened of the Bishop, though she would never ever show it. She covers her fear but being just as rude and nasty and would to Palermo, but her discomfort is not covered up very well. Francesca can lie, but she cannot act. The Delarossa family never uses the Bishop for any reason due to this, as well as the fact that Francesca is uncomfortable with anyone else have any kind of power. Allowing the Bishop into their presence would give up some of Francesca's power.
Palermo: While Palermo is a key player in the Maranzano family, he has somehow managed to be absent through Vincenzo and Francesca's meetings. This is the first time Francesca has actually seen Palermo in person and actually knew who he was. She has however heard the stories of "The Hacker" and is not in the least bit impressed with him.
Vicki: This is the first time Francesca has ever seen or heard from Vicki. She finds her to be extremely moronic. While at the beginning of the play Francesca appreciates Vicki's presence, the more she talks, the more Francesca wishes her demise.
The Audience: Some of the crowd is made up of Francesca's loyal family. Some are the Maranzano family whom Francesca is desperate to win over in her quest for power.
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