SCENE I:

In his dressing room, Montresor sings of his on-going battle of wit and mind with Fortunato and schemes on his plan for revenge.  SOLILOQUY

 

SCENE II:

Outside the local tavern in the village palazzo immediately following the previous scene. Townspeople celebrating carnival time.  CARNIVAL

 

SCENE III:

Inside the local tavern, Buco Nel Muro. Angelica welcomes everyone to her tavern; more celebrating by townspeople; Fortunato is running his wine drinking scam; Montresor comments on the townspeople’s foibles.   BUCO NEL MURO, SAVOUR THE BOUQUET, THE ITALIANS LOVE THEIR WINE, DRINK UP BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE

 

SCENE IV:

Montresor 'accidentally' comes upon Fortunato stumbling drunkenly down an alley. Montresor coaxes Fortunato (by reverse psychology and playing to Fortunato's inflated ego) to verify the authenticity of a case of Amontillado he has in his vaults.  YOUNG LOVERS, DO YOU STILL THINK OF ME, AMONTILLADO

 

SCENE V:

Montresor invites Fortunato into his home. During their discussion, Fortunato tries to extort Montresor into paying him money to ease the red tape involved in importing goods. Montresor almost loses his composure (and his chance for revenge) but woos Fortunato back again with reverse psychology and the thrill of tasting the Amontillado.  YOU NEED ME, AMONTILLADO (reprise)

 

SCENE VI:

Montresor is luring Fortunato deeper into the catacombs to the vault where the Amontillado is 'stored' and to his demise.  CARNIVAL AT TWILIGHT, BUILDING A WALL

 

SCENE VII:

Montresor reflects on his actions of many years ago.  CARNIVAL AT TWILIGHT, EPILOGUE