"Tartuffe" Written by Molìere, Translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur

Name: "Tartuffe" Written by Molìere, Translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur
Start: 2025-01-31T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-31T22:30:00-05:00
Location: 4715 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48202

Schedule

Fri Jan 31 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

4715 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48202 | Detroit, MI

Directed by Janice L Blixt
Tartuffe by Molière, a 1664 comedic play, satirizes religious hypocrisy. The central character, Tartuffe, is a deceitful imposter who hoodwinks the wealthy Orgon with false piety. Despite Tartuffe's obvious fraudulence, Orgon remains blind to his faults. Orgon's family, particularly his wife Elmire, attempts to expose Tartuffe's true nature through comedic schemes. The play delves into themes of hypocrisy, gullibility, and the perils of blind faith. Tartuffe became one of Molière's masterpieces, celebrated for its wit and sharp critique of societal norms, and it continues to be performed today.
Performance schedule:
-8 p.m. Friday, January 31
-2 p.m. Saturday, February 1
-8 p.m. Saturday, February 1
-2 p.m. Wednesday, February 5
-10 a.m. Thursday, February 6 (Student Matinee)
-7 p.m. Thursday, February 6
-8 p.m. Friday, February 7
-2 p.m. Saturday, February 8
-8 p.m. Saturday, February 8
-3 p.m. Sunday, February 9
https://theatreanddance.wayne.edu/season/2024-2025/tartuffe