The Theater Arts department at Castleton presents Moliere’s Tartuffe from Wednesday, November 13 through Sunday November 17 in the Casella Theater. Show times are Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tartuffe is a satire, not on religion, but on religious hypocrisy, written at the height of the 17th century French Renaissance. The story follows Tartuffe, a criminal who poses as a holy man in order to supplant himself into the home of Orgon, a man eager to secure Heaven’s blessing. Moliere combines the classic traditions of the Italian Commedia dell'arte with his masterful verse and sharp wit to create what is considered one of the greatest comedies of the Renaissance.
Castleton’s production of Tartuffe is directed by Castleton Theater Arts Professor Steven Gross, who says, “Tartuffe remains socially significant even today. How often do we still see politicians or media personalities spouting moral or religious doctrine to gain public approval only to be caught in sex scandals and criminal activities which result in their downfall?”
Tickets are $12 for general admission, and $7 for students with a valid ID. To reserve tickets, call the box office at 802-468-1119 or go to castletontickets.com.