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The students of Servant have truly embraced the spirit of the play—from our first day together on this production, they have been quick-witted, full of energy, and ready to take risks. Their ability to dive headfirst into the comedy, the physicality, and the silliness has been incredible to watch. Each rehearsal has been a testament to their dedication and love for the craft, as they’ve worked tirelessly to make this production a true celebration of theatre. 

This play has held a special place in my heart since its first production at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2009, and seeing it take the RPA stage now feels like everything has aligned perfectly. Originally planned for last year, due to my maternity leave, it had to be postponed. That shift, however, has only proven that this show and this group were meant for each other. If there's one thing theatre teaches us, it’s how to roll with the punches, and The Servant of Two Masters is a perfect manifestation of that spirit. The kings of curveballs, this senior class was the first group of freshmen to join RPA Theatre as we emerged from the challenges of COVID. Young, scrappy, and starving for community, they became the backbone and heart of our department as we rebuilt in-person theatre from the ground up. To see this same group, now seasoned and unstoppable, bring The Servant of Two Masters to life feels like a full-circle celebration of all we’ve achieved together over these four years. It is a gift to see their mastery of high school theatre unfold.

But this production is not just the triumph of our upperclassmen; it’s a testament to every student involved. Every actor and crew member has risen to the challenge with enthusiasm, dedication, and delight. Producing a high school play requires an extraordinary amount of effort and passion, and each student has truly embraced the hard work with open hearts. They have made this production not only a success, but also an absolute joy to create together. I am so happy to have many more productions with them.

We are incredibly fortunate to be part of a school that not only supports theatre, but champions it, especially in a time when this vital skill-building academic pursuit can so easily be dismissed as a non-essential elective. To the entire RPA community, thank you for seeing us, loving us, and, of course, for keeping the metaphorical lights on.

Thank you for joining us on this comedic adventure and for loving theatrical education at RPA, and all the tangible and intangible ways it serves our students now and in the future. In the end, “all we need is you”.

K. Torcom

Theatre Director