TARTUFFE by Molière, Southwestern University Theatre, Georgetown, November 15 - 24, 2013

by Molière
directed by Liz Fisher​ and Robert Matney

November 15-17 & November 21-24, 2013

7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
3 p.m. Saturdays & Sunday
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Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Theater
Tickets $12 - $18

Max Lakavage, Audrey Barrett, Brock Boudoin (photo: Southwestern University)

Tartuffe is a self-righteous, mischievous, religious conman, who wins the confidence of the wealthy but gullible Orgon. When, against the wishes of his wife, Orgon orders his daughter to marry Tartuffe, the comedy unfolds as the household is thrown into turmoil. In spite of all the evidence, Orgon continues to believe that Tartuffe is not a fraud, but a worldly saint, and it’s up to his wife to expose Tartuffe as a charlatan. Will Orgon realize the truth before it’s too late, or will Tartuffe ruin them all?
Tartuffe was a popular hit from its opening in 1664, even though it also ignited controversy due to the implied criticism of religion. Widely recognized as one of Molière’s masterpieces, Tartuffe remains as hilarious and relevant as it was 350 years ago!
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Tartuffe, City Theatre, July 23 - August 16

Molière was appalled and distressed when he learned that although Louis XIV had enjoyed the court performance of Tartuffe on May 12, 1664 the "Sun King" had listened to pious advisers and had forbidden any further presentations of the play.

This great comic tale of religious hypocrisy was in trouble from the start. The dramatist had produced a farce in elegant verse featuring a "holy man" intent on seduction, theft and exploitation, an adroit manipulator of religious concepts and of religious language. The court advisers were probably scandalized at the playwright's witty undermining of religiosity and some of them may have felt directly targeted.

Molière's eloquent protests went unheeded and the revised version he presented publicly three years later was immediately shut down. Not until 1669, after a delay of five years, was Tartuffe performed, apparently with the King's permission. It became the most successful and most profitable of Molière's plays.

Charles P. Stites serves as something of a Molière for the City Theatre's production of Tartuffe. He drafted this text, directed it and stars as Tartuffe.

And what better setting for religious hypocrisy (via tele-evangelism) than modern Central Texas?

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Upcoming: Tartuffe, City Theatre, July 23 - August 16

UPDATE: Click for ALT review, July 27



PDATE: Sean Fuentes interviews director Charles P. Stites at Austin Theatre Review.com

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Hypocrisy. Seduction. Greed. Betrayal.

The best of Moliere’s comedy with

Tartuffe

at City Theatre this summer July 23 – August 16


If it's hypocrisy, greed, and seduction you’re looking for this summer, look no further than Molière’s most famous farce, Tartuffe.

Under the cloak of religious piety, the lecherous, menacing, arch-hypocrite title character schemes to marry his benefactor’s daughter, seduce his wife, then defraud him of all he possesses. Does the scoundrel succeed? Take your seat and find out in this new and exciting adaptation of one of the world’s greatest comedies.

The production runs July 23 – August 16 at The City Theatre. It is directed by Charles P. Stites and features City Theatre company members Wray Crawford, Fiona Rene, D. Heath Thompson, and MacArthur Moore.

Molière’s masterpiece was written over three hundred years ago, but the classic has found a fresh reinvention at City Theatre with a modern staging that is even more immediate, identifiable, and hilarious. Rather than a classic that can be translated to a modern setting, Molière's play seems more of a contemporary play that just happens to have been written a few centuries ago.

Tartuffe and Texas were made for each other.

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Auditions: Tartuffe, City Theatre, May 18-20, Charles P. Stites, Directing

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Auditions for Tartuffe, City Theatre

Open auditions for the modern version of Moliere's classic play Tartuffe will be held by appointment at the Dougherty Arts Center.

Dates: May 18, 19, and 20 from 7:00 to 9:10.

Moliere’s wit takes center stage in one of the theater’s most enduring tales about a conman who discovers that the unattainable is always the most desirable. Intrigue, greed, lechery, betrayal, and hypocrisy lay thefoundation for great comedy in this hilarious play. Showdates: July 23rd to August 16th. Needing five men and five women, ages 18 to 80, and actors of all races and ages are strongly encouraged to try out. Please bring head shot and one prepared monologue.

For appointments, e-mail Charles P. Stites at: tartuffe09@yahoo.com.

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