Classic Italian Farce "The Servant of Two Masters"

Classic Italian Farce The Servant of Two Masters

Lansburgh Theatre (450 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20004)

Full Price:: $59.00 - $70.00

Our Price:: $29.50 - $35.00*

4.4 by 137 members

In this classic farce by Carlo Goldoni, the crafty Truffaldino decides to double his wages and his meals by serving two masters at once. But can he pull off this feat without letting either master know that he owes allegiance to the other? And how will he balance his jobs with his pursuit of lady love Smeraldina? Comic fun and complications abound in this classic commedia dell'arte romantic farce where young love is hindered by mistaken identity in a clash between young and old. Celebrated director Christopher Bayes restages his production for Shakespeare Theatre Company following a sold-out run at the Yale Repertory Theatre in 2010.

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The last date listed for The Servant of Two Masters was Sunday July 8, 2012 / 7:30pm.

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Lansburgh Theatre

450 7th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20004

Website

202-547-1122

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100 Goldstar Member Reviews

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4.0

Ithought it was deftly done, extremely original. The acting and directing were outstanding. I'd give it 4and 1/2 stars.

Written on Jul 11 2012

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5.0

My 13 year old nephew and I ROARED with laughter. The show was wonderful, the ad libs great and the acting spot-on!

Written on Jul 10 2012

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5.0

Red Velvet Member

I thought this was terrific, and really well performed. I hadn't seen a commedia del arte before, so I'm glad I saw such a good production. The performers were talented and on their game, and they looked like they were enjoying it as much as the audience.

Written on Jul 09 2012

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4.0

Red Velvet Member

Thoroughly enjoyed the play. The first act was a little slow at the beginning but then the actors really got into the rhythm of the very rapid machine-gun delivered lines back and forth and it was amazing to watch. Of course, the Servant was the real "master" of asides and quick-witted retorts!

Written on Jul 09 2012

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Website

http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/plays/details.aspx?id=312&source=l#

Description

The performance is recommended for audiences ages 13 years old and older.

About the Ticket Supplier: Shakespeare Theatre Company

Recipient of the 2012 Regional Theatre Tony Award, DC's Shakespeare Theatre Company has dedicated itself to becoming the nation's premier classic theatre. By focusing on works with profound themes, complex characters and heightened language written by Shakespeare, his contemporaries and those playwrights he influenced, the Shakespeare Theatre Company's artistic mission is unique among regional theatres: to bring to vibrant life groundbreaking, thought-provoking and eminently accessible classic theatre in a uniquely American style.