Welcome to the Dangers of Beauty...

Bella Donna Venetian Courtesans is a performance troupe providing songs, instrumental music, and wit in both stage show and improvisational formats at Renaissance faires and private entertainments.

We aim to educate about the fascinating world of the renowned Venetian courtesans – educated, talented and alluring women -- through our stage shows, songs and improvised skits. Our original 30-minute show, "Aspects of Love," combines elements of the commedia dell’arte tradition with Elizabethan-style language, featuring period songs (mostly in Italian), poetry, dance, and instrumental music. We are also available to perform as costumed characters from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Let Bella Donna bring the Renaissance to life by including us at your event!

For current and past performances, see our Schedule.

For photographs and video, see our Gallery.

To learn more about our offerings, see our Repertoire.

To meet our performers, see our Cast.

To learn more about the history of our group and the Venetian courtesans, see our Background.

If you have an event or occasion at which you would like us to perform, or if you are interested in contributing your talents, Contact Us.