
Brighella’s Bar
A new immersive comedy coming to Chicago
Adapted by Miles Borchard
Based on Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni
Brighella’s Bar is a new immersive comedy based on the classic comedia d’el arte play Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni. The action takes place in a Chicago style bar where audience members can order drinks throughout the show while the plot unfolds around them. Specialty drinks are provided throughout to enhance the experience.
The story follows Truffaldino Battochio who has come to town in search of a master. After realizing he can make more money by working for two masters, Truffaldino has to work overtime to keep them apart and hide his double employment. Unbeknownst to him, his two masters are lost lovers and are desperately trying to find each other. Confusion ensues and only the audience can truly see what’s going on in this hilarious fest of greedy fathers, mistaken identity, and distraught young lovers.
Brighellas Bar is the perfect slap stick comedy to enjoy with a group of friends on a night out!
Run time: 75 minutes
Characters: 9 (3w, 5m, 1nb)
Interested in producing/partnership opportunities? Send an email to mtborchard@gmail.com.
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