The Servant of Two Masters by Ron Blair (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Servant of Two Masters by Ron Blair, Nick Enright, Carlo Goldini The Servant of Two Masters is the crowning glory of the Commedia delArte tradition that so influenced Shakespeares comedies and western theatrics. Truffaldino couldnt be happier with his change of circumstance balancing two jobs and earning double the wage. But his masters turn out to be separated lovers on the run staying at the same inn. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Silvio wants to marry Clarice who has to marry Signor Federigo whos really Beatrice in disguise whos come to Turin to find her love Florindo and the whole sorry mess is about to get a whole lot sorrier when Florindo and Beatrice both unknowingly hire the same servant-the brilliantly useless Truffaldino of Bergamo... whos in love with Clarices servant Smeraldina.Carlo Goldonis The Servant of Two Masters is one of the masterpieces of commedia dellarte, and Nick Enright and Ron Blairs adaptation has become something of an Australian classic in its own right. Author Biography RON BLAIR was born in Sydney in 1942 and graduated in Arts from Sydney University. He worked for several years as a reader, editor and producer in the radio drama department of the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) and began writing for the stage when he helped establish the Nimrod Theatre. He has written over a dozen plays. He lives in Sydney as a freelance writer and also teaches. NICK ENRIGHT (1950–2003) trained for the theatre at New York University School of Arts after early experience in Australia including with Nimrod and MTC. He was an actor, director and teacher as well as a writer. His plays include On the Wallaby, Daylight Saving, St James Infirmary, Mongrels, A Property of the Clan, The Quartet from Rigoletto, Blackrock, Good Works, Spurboard and A Man with Five Children. With Justin Monjo he adapted Tim Wintons Cloudstreet for the stage. He has also written for film and television, including co-writing with George Miller the screenplay for Lorenzos Oil which was nominated for an Oscar. He has written a number of musicals including The Venetian Twins and Summer Rain with composer Terence Clarke. He wrote the book for the Australian production of The Boy From Oz. Among many awards were two Green Room Awards for Best Play, and four Gold AWGIE Awards, the 1998 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award and the NSW Premiers Special Award. As well as being a prolific writer, Enright was a noted acting teacher, particularly at NIDA and WAAPA. Details ISBN0868198811 Publisher Currency Press Pty Ltd Year 2010 ISBN-10 0868198811 ISBN-13 9780868198811 Format Paperback Place of Publication Paddington Country of Publication Australia Series Currency Classics Imprint Currency Press Pty Ltd DEWEY 852.6 Language English Media Book UK Release Date 2010-06-11 Publication Date 2010-06-11 AU Release Date 2010-06-11 NZ Release Date 2010-06-11 Author Carlo Goldini Audience General Pages 90 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:32496356;

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