The Servant of Two Masters

The Servant of Two Masters translated and adapted by Bonnie J. Monte

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Classic Comedy
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120 - 145 minutes
3 W, 6 M, 2 Any (11-13 actors possible: 3-5 W, 6-10 M)
Set: Various locations in Venice, Italy. Two swinging doors, a table, and two trunks.

This hysterical modern adaptation of Goldoni's classic comedy finds Clarice's dreams of marrying her true love shattered when the man she was originally promised to, Federigo Rasponi, seemingly returns from the dead. Unbeknownst to anyone, Federigo is really his sister, Beatrice, in disguise, determined to settle her brother's debts and find her love, Florindo, who fled after her brother was killed. Beatrice's plans work perfectly at first -- until her sneaky servant Truffaldino also takes Florindo on as his master in a scheme to make extra money.

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Play Details

This hysterical modern adaptation of Goldoni's classic comedy finds Clarice's dreams of marrying her true love shattered when the man she was originally promised to, Federigo Rasponi, seemingly returns from the dead. Unbeknownst to anyone, Federigo is really his sister, Beatrice, in disguise, determined to settle her brother's debts and find her love, Florindo, who fled after her brother was killed. Beatrice's plans work perfectly at first -- until her sneaky servant Truffaldino also takes Florindo on as his master in a scheme to make extra money.

  • Classic Comedy
  • |
  • 120 - 145 minutes
  • 3 W, 6 M, 2 Any (11-13 actors possible: 3-5 W, 6-10 M)
  • Set: Various locations in Venice, Italy. Two swinging doors, a table, and two trunks.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-487-5

Published Reviews

"...beautifully and virtually seamlessly combines the disparate comedy forms with both modern and period vernacular."

Stuart Duncan, News Room New Jersey

"...easily at the top of the short list of the witty, brilliantly crafted, smoothly functioning, well oiled, laugh machines that we call 'farce.'"

Thom Molyneaux, Pascack Valley Community Life

"...a translation that is simultaneously proper and casual."

The New York Times

"...a most enjoyable summer evening of classical comedy."

Allen Crossett, Madison Eagle

"...filled with exuberant mayhem that will leave you laughing long after you've left the theater."

Ruth Ross, Essex Journal

Production History

APR 17, 2025 - APR 18, 2025
Success Academy - HSLA-BK
Brooklyn, NY United States
 Success Academy - HSLA-BK Brooklyn, NY United States
JAN 30, 2023 - FEB 04, 2023
Bernal Middle School
San Antonio, TX United States
 Bernal Middle School San Antonio, TX United States
NOV 17, 2022 - NOV 21, 2022
Ouachita Baptist University Theatre Arts Department
Arkadelphia, AR United States
 Ouachita Baptist University Theatre Arts Department Arkadelphia, AR United States
JUL 29, 2022 - JUL 31, 2022
Northglenn Arts
Northglenn, CO United States
 Northglenn Arts Northglenn, CO United States
NOV 19, 2021 - NOV 21, 2021
Fairfield Warde High School
Fairfield, CT United States
 Fairfield Warde High School Fairfield, CT United States
NOV 17, 2021 - NOV 20, 2021
Meridian High School
Meridian, ID United States
 Meridian High School Meridian, ID United States
NOV 12, 2021 - NOV 14, 2021
DeMatha Catholic High School
Hyattsville, MD United States
 DeMatha Catholic High School Hyattsville, MD United States
NOV 05, 2021 - NOV 07, 2021
Arts and College Preparatory Academy
Columbus, OH United States
 Arts and College Preparatory Academy Columbus, OH United States
APR 24, 2021 - MAY 02, 2021
Oakland University
Rochester, MI United States
 Oakland University Rochester, MI United States
NOV 22, 2019 - NOV 23, 2019
The Colorado Springs School
Colorado Springs, CO United States
 The Colorado Springs School Colorado Springs, CO United States
JUL 26, 2019 - JUL 28, 2019
Ocala Civic Theatre
OCALA, FL United States
 Ocala Civic Theatre OCALA, FL United States
APR 24, 2019 - APR 27, 2019
Brookfield Central High School
Brookfield, WI United States
 Brookfield Central High School Brookfield, WI United States
JUN 29, 2018 - JUL 29, 2018
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
,
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey ,
MAY 04, 2017 - MAY 06, 2017
New College Student Association
Sydney, NSW Australia
 New College Student Association Sydney, NSW Australia
MAY 11, 2016 - MAY 14, 2016
Delton Kellogg Theatre Arts Company
Delton, MI United States
 Delton Kellogg Theatre Arts Company Delton, MI United States
APR 14, 2016 - APR 16, 2016
Tunstall High School
Dry Fork, VA United States
 Tunstall High School Dry Fork, VA United States
OCT 30, 2015 - OCT 31, 2015
Urbandale High School Drama Department
Urbandale, IA United States
 Urbandale High School Drama Department Urbandale, IA United States
OCT 29, 2015 - OCT 31, 2015
Urbandale High School Drama Department
Urbandale, IA United States
 Urbandale High School Drama Department Urbandale, IA United States
DEC 13, 2013 - DEC 13, 2013
Clearwater Central Catholic High SChool
Clearwater , FL United States
 Clearwater Central Catholic High SChool Clearwater , FL United States
NOV 14, 2013 - NOV 19, 2013
Union University
Jackson, TN United States
 Union University Jackson, TN United States
OCT 31, 2013 - NOV 02, 2013
Gill St. Bernards School
Gladstone, NJ United States
 Gill St. Bernards School Gladstone, NJ United States
FEB 28, 2013 - MAR 02, 2013
Chaminade College Preparatory School
St. Louis, MO United States
 Chaminade College Preparatory School St. Louis, MO United States
JAN 18, 2013 - JAN 27, 2013
Mudlark Theater Company
Evanston, IL United States
 Mudlark Theater Company Evanston, IL United States
AUG 05, 2011 - AUG 14, 2011
Dance Palace Community Center
Point Reyes Station, CA United States
 Dance Palace Community Center Point Reyes Station, CA United States
JUN 23, 2010 - AUG 01, 2010
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Madison, NJ United States
 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Madison, NJ United States
APR 17, 2025 - APR 18, 2025
Success Academy - HSLA-BK
Brooklyn, NY United States
 Success Academy - HSLA-BK Brooklyn, NY United States
JUN 29, 2018 - JUL 29, 2018
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
,
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey ,
JUN 23, 2010 - AUG 01, 2010
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Madison, NJ United States
 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Madison, NJ United States

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