Comoedia Bruti (kɔmɛdiɑ bɾuti)

A popular theatrical group up and down the Aurix Coast but particularly in Port Rith, Comoedia Bruti, the Brutish Comedy, is a group that puts on performances with widely-known characters—often exaggerated archetypes and caricatures. Many of the plays break the fourth wall, with traditions of the audience doing or saying something in response to the characters. Visitors to Port Rith's West Hoop often dress up as characters from the Comoedia Bruti, which has turned that area into both a popular place for theatrics and pleasure and people-watching.

Known Characters

While dozens of characters exist, several of the most popular are the following:

Mister Crimson is a character dressed in red and black, with a beaked mask. When he appears on the stage, the audience calls out, "Mother, Father, pay the rent!" To which he responds, "I can't, my dear, the money's spent!" and throws out coins into the audience. These coins are usually fake, but occasionally genuine money.
The Scarab Queen is a character dressed in black and shimmering green, similar to the carapace of a beetle. She covers her face with a gilded crown-like mask. The audience throws flowers at the Scarab Queen.
The Madman is a character dressed in a grotesque orange costume, and a goggle-eyed mask with a hooked beak. The audience hisses at the Madman when he appears on stage.
The Lost Bride is a character dressed in blue with a silk cape. She covers her face with a matching veil and wears a crown of flowers.
The Imp is a character dressed in a high-necked grey tunic and a horned mask with bulbous staring eyes.