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Director's Notes - Tartuffe

6/28/2019

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​I find it interesting that many of the plays we produce were either censured or outright banned at some time in their life. Moliére, with his penchant for satirizing those around him, found his work regularly challenged and banned. TARTUFFE, with it's blatant disregard for the morals of high society and especially those who used religious hypocrisy as a means to an end. Fast forward to 2019... suddenly we see the perfection of the charlatan's art. We have everything from religious figures talking large groups of people into financing outrageous expenses like planes, trips, and mansions. We have politicians who will outright lie, knowing full well they will be caught, but with no fear of consequences. Is Tartuffe and Orgon's story still relevant today? In many ways, I feel like the most dated element is the scale of the deception. The good news is, when we see it on stage with th marvelous performances this cast has developed, it's much much funnier than real life. Thank you for joining us, enjoy the show. - Niclas
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