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Tartuffe, or the Hypocrite

Presented by Triad Stage at Pyrle Theater at Triad Stage at the Pyrle Theater

June 7-June 28, 2009

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Orgon is a very happy man. He has a lovely family, a beautiful new wife, an incredible fortune and a spiritual advisor who promises him eternal bliss. Unfortunately, he is about to lose it all. He’s fallen into the trap of a pious imposter, the hilarious hypocrite Tartuffe. Preaching piety, two faced Tartuffe is plotting to steal Orgon’s fortune, marry his daughter, seduce his wife and take over his home. Can anything stop him? Triad Stage presents one of the world’s funniest comedies and dares to shake up a theatrical classic to find its very contemporary heart.

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    Triad Stage at the Pyrle Theater

    232 S. Elm St.
    Greensboro, NC 27401

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    Tickets: $16, depending on performance and seat location Student Rush and Group Discounts available.

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    Dates:
    June 7-June 28, 2009

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    7:30 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
    8:00 PM Friday, Saturday
    2:00 PM Sunday

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    • Event Name: Tartuffe, or the Hypocrite
      "Many laughs from a clever adaptation"
      Review posted by: Whitehaller from Greensboro, Jun 28, 2009
      

      Preston Lane’s adaptation of Tartuffe was just what the doctor ordered for us: a fun evening of laughs. This is not your Required Reading Tartuffe, but a thoroughly modern adaptation, with word... Expand

      Preston Lane’s adaptation of Tartuffe was just what the doctor ordered for us: a fun evening of laughs. This is not your Required Reading Tartuffe, but a thoroughly modern adaptation, with word play, slapstick, situational comedy, and sight gags. The set was black and white, giving the cast vibrancy in their candy colors. The characters were certainly not deep (I didn’t expect that), but they were consistent and convicted. Ms. McGuire was having a fabulous time in her character’s irreverence, Ms. Hoffman’s comedic timing was brilliant, Mr. Weiss was perfectly cast, and Mr. Tillotson’s performance was a tour de force. Did this take me back to my Paris days? Of course not. But I did enjoy the humor of the “so very French” icons: the baguette, the fashionable shoe, and the contrast between the French rap (and the very colorful language in it) and the Edith Piaf song. I love leaving a performance with new laugh lines, and this adaptation definitely gave me some. Collapse

    • Event Name: Tartuffe, or the Hypocrite
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      Review posted by: Susan Wolfe from Greensboro, NC, Jun 21, 2009
      

      "The duty of comedy is to correct men by amusing them." So says Moliere. But, sadly, the Triad Stage adaptation and direction of Tartuffe left me feeling as though I'd eaten cake for dinner....empty... Expand

      "The duty of comedy is to correct men by amusing them." So says Moliere. But, sadly, the Triad Stage adaptation and direction of Tartuffe left me feeling as though I'd eaten cake for dinner....empty headed and needing more. Instead of clever satire we were dished up a silly plate of empty calorie slapstick focusing on sexual farce--completely losing the play's central issue of political and religious hypocrisy. Even the costumes were disappointing (Look at me, I'm wearing a vest, sunglasses, and a goatee, I'm French!). My heart ached for the excellent talents of Krista Hoeppner and Gordon Joseph Weiss being wasted in this manner and I long to see them again in a production that suits their abilities (and paychecks). We have many other opportunities in Greensboro to experience theatre as silly fun...I hope that Triad Stage chooses to distinguish itself from the crowd and look forward to a return to relevant, thoughtful presentations--be they comedy or drama. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Tartuffe, or the Hypocrite
      "Many laughs from a clever adaptation"
      Review posted by: Whitehaller from Greensboro, Jun 28, 2009
      

      Preston Lane’s adaptation of Tartuffe was just what the doctor ordered for us: a fun evening of laughs. This is not your Required Reading Tartuffe, but a thoroughly modern adaptation, with word... Expand

      Preston Lane’s adaptation of Tartuffe was just what the doctor ordered for us: a fun evening of laughs. This is not your Required Reading Tartuffe, but a thoroughly modern adaptation, with word play, slapstick, situational comedy, and sight gags. The set was black and white, giving the cast vibrancy in their candy colors. The characters were certainly not deep (I didn’t expect that), but they were consistent and convicted. Ms. McGuire was having a fabulous time in her character’s irreverence, Ms. Hoffman’s comedic timing was brilliant, Mr. Weiss was perfectly cast, and Mr. Tillotson’s performance was a tour de force. Did this take me back to my Paris days? Of course not. But I did enjoy the humor of the “so very French” icons: the baguette, the fashionable shoe, and the contrast between the French rap (and the very colorful language in it) and the Edith Piaf song. I love leaving a performance with new laugh lines, and this adaptation definitely gave me some. Collapse

    • Event Name: Tartuffe, or the Hypocrite
      "Triad Stage says"
      Review posted by: Susan Wolfe from Greensboro, NC, Jun 21, 2009
      

      "The duty of comedy is to correct men by amusing them." So says Moliere. But, sadly, the Triad Stage adaptation and direction of Tartuffe left me feeling as though I'd eaten cake for dinner....empty... Expand

      "The duty of comedy is to correct men by amusing them." So says Moliere. But, sadly, the Triad Stage adaptation and direction of Tartuffe left me feeling as though I'd eaten cake for dinner....empty headed and needing more. Instead of clever satire we were dished up a silly plate of empty calorie slapstick focusing on sexual farce--completely losing the play's central issue of political and religious hypocrisy. Even the costumes were disappointing (Look at me, I'm wearing a vest, sunglasses, and a goatee, I'm French!). My heart ached for the excellent talents of Krista Hoeppner and Gordon Joseph Weiss being wasted in this manner and I long to see them again in a production that suits their abilities (and paychecks). We have many other opportunities in Greensboro to experience theatre as silly fun...I hope that Triad Stage chooses to distinguish itself from the crowd and look forward to a return to relevant, thoughtful presentations--be they comedy or drama. Collapse

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