It has been a decently long while since a play has made me laugh as much as "The Servant of Two Masters" which makes me unbelievably glad I braved last Sunday's winter storm to see it. Actually, driving aside, it was beautiful outside and the Guthrie looks good in the snow:


What makes Masters so funny? In short, it's like watching a smaller, Minnesota-themed version of SNL. Satire ran amok and I loved every minute of it. If you're a native of this state who enjoys theater, there are plenty of humorous references for you to enjoy. A few of my favorite:

• "Oh for goodness sake, this isn't the Chanhassen!"
• "The ghost of Christmas what-in-the-hell"
• "If you people can sit through 38 years of Christmas Carol you damn well better enjoy our show too"

They even made references to the snow and to the Vikings game that was happening at the same time. I think it's safe to say that ad-libbing was encouraged which just goes to show, this isn't your traditional version of Shakespeare's comedy. Steven Epp completely steals the show and for a good portion of the evening I even felt as if I were back at the Theatre de la June Lune which is the best possible compliment I can give to this show as that theater was, and forever will be, my favorite (RIP Juney).


Any comedic endeavor where the actors are cracking themselves up is one I am certain I want to witness, and if you have any desire at all to laugh you ass off, you need to see this play. It covers the spectrum from poop jokes, to slapstick, to sexual innuendos galore. I promise, there is pretty much something for everyone and if you don't go see it, I will be made at you. It is by far my favorite show so far this season. Just saying...

Later days, MOO TIP BANG!