A SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS

Original titleIL SERVITORE DI DUE PADRONI
CategoryPlay
AgegroupAdults
Cast11 total (3 F and 8 M)
Variable cast sizeNo
RepresentationNordic representation
AdaptorLee Hall
A Servant of Two Masters, written by Carlo Goldoni in 1743 was an attempt at reviving Commedia dell'arte by scripting the dialogue and still leaving room for improvisation. The play focuses on a simpleminded character named Truffaldino who brings himself into trouble when he attempts to care for two masters at once without either finding out. Throughout the play he is asked by both masters to perform similar tasks often confusing one master's task with the other causing each to question him.