ACT I
Scene 1: Home of Mother, a poor Widow
Scene 2: Home of Livia, a rich Widow
Scene 3: Street in front of Mother's House
ACT II
Scene 1: Home of Livia, a rich Widow
Scene 2: Home of Livia, a rich Widow
ACT III
Scene 1: Home of Mother, a poor Widow
Scene 2: Home of Livia, a rich Widow
Scene 3: Home of Guardiano, guardian of the Ward
ACT IV
Scene 1: Bianca's lodgings near the Duke
Scene 3: The street near the church
ACT V
Scene 1: Home of Guardiano, guardian of the Ward
Scene 2: Hall at the Duke's Palace
About the Show
Women Beware Women tells the story of Bianca, a woman who escapes from her rich home to elope with the poor Leantio. Fearful and insecure, Leantio requires that his mother lock Bianca up while he is away. While locked up, the Duke of Florence spots Bianca in a window and attempts to woo her with the help of Livia, a widow. When Leantio returns he discovers that Bianca has been corrupted and no longer loves him because he lacks wealth and fortune. Hippolito, Livia's brother, is tormented because he is in love with his niece Isabella. Isabella returns the love to her uncle, but to keep their relationship a secret Livia encourages Isabella to marry the Ward, a young heir. Busy putting together illegitimate relationships, Livia discovers that she is also able to love again and as a result, she seeks the love of Leantio. However, as affairs and relationships are exposed, one of the bloodiest Jacobean tragedies is created.
