*WEB CONTINUATION: This article originally appeared in Volume 105 Issue 3 of our news magazine, Amplifier.

For this year’s spring play, the school’s theatre arts program chose the play, “The Servant of Two Masters.” 

Each year, the program has three performances throughout the school year to showcase their efforts. The musical in the fall was Cinderella. The setting of “The Servant of Two Masters” is in the Italian Renaissance, which took place from the 14th century to the 17th century. At the time, people were interested in literature, art, and upcoming scientific discoveries.

“The Servant of Two Masters” is a story about a servant named Traffaldino, played by Taran Keppeler, senior, who takes on two jobs. These two masters are Beatrice Rasponi, who is disguised as her brother, while the other master is Florindo Aretusi. 

The play is primarily focused on the mistakes Truffaldino makes and how they connect to both of the masters, while Trufaldino tries to avoid either one finding out about the other. This was Keppeler’s first time in a full-length play. 

“It was an awesome experience, and I would love to do it again,” Keppeler said. “I would love to be in a play again and might consider trying theatre in college.” 

Another actor, Ty Schultz-Reynolds, sophomore, who played Pantalone, was also very content with the play. Schultz-Reynolds aspires to continue acting at West Linn. 

“Being a part of the program is such a heartwarming experience, and the people in it are amazing,” Schultz-Reynolds said. 

Schultz-Reynolds acted in plays before, such as the Drowsy Chaperone in “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

“Since it was my first time doing all this, I didn’t know how much work it was,” Keppeler said. 

“The Servant of Two Masters” was in the auditorium on March 7, 13, 14, and 15.