About This Production
In this scathing comedy presented by PSU's Theater Arts Program, the scheming fraudster Tartuffe worms his way into the household of the wealthy Orgon, attempting to steal the affections of his wife and daughter and seize his property through a potent mix of charm, conniving and sanctimony. Written in 1664, Molière’s comedic indictment of the prevalence of moral hypocrisy remains a fresh and hilarious social commentary for an age of con artists, false virtue and alternative facts.
"Of all the farces written in the last 300 years, few would seem more suitable for today's audience than "Tartuffe," wrote the New York Times' Wilborn Hampton in 1999. Twenty-five years later, that declaration continues to hold true.
Performance Dates
Thursday, February 27, 7:30 PM (Preview)
Friday, February 28, 7:30 PM (Opening night! Join us for a post-show reception with the company.)
Saturday, March 1, 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 2, 2:00 PM*
Wednesday, March 5, 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 6, 7:30 PM
Friday, March 7, 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 8, 2:00 PM
Duration: This performance is approximately 2 hours long, including an intermission.
*Post-show Discussion: There will be a post-show discussion following the March 2 performance with Dr. Theresa Dudeck, assistant professor in Theater Arts, and members of the company.
Content Warning
Tartuffe contains scenes depicting physical and sexual violence, arrest, references to suicide and forced marriage, and themes of classism, sexism, and racism.