 | Michael Rudko plays Orgon in the Yale Rep's production of Molière's "Tartuffe." |
“Tartuffe, or the Imposter,” Molière’s comedy about
a scheming hypocrite, will open at the Yale Repertory Theatre on Monday, Dec.
3, one week later than originally planned. The re-scheduling is due to the
death of School of Drama student Pierre-André Salim, who had been helping
with the production.
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Salim, a second-year student in the School of Drama’s technical design
and production M.F.A. program, died in an accident during the load-in of the
set for “Tartuffe.”
“We are delaying performances in part to give our community time to come
together in support of Pierre’s family, friends and colleagues, and begin
to heal,” says James Bundy, artistic director of the Yale Rep and dean
of the School of Drama.
Opening night and press night for “Tartuffe” has been re-scheduled
for Thursday, Dec. 6, and the production will close as scheduled on Saturday,
Dec. 22.
In “Tartuffe, or the Imposter,” the wealthy Orgon has fallen under
the spell of Tartuffe, a religious fraud, and refuses to see the evidence of
Tartuffe’s hypocrisy. Tartuffe is intent on the family’s fortune
and Orgon’s daughter’s hand in marriage. The Yale Rep’s production,
directed by Daniel Fish, is a verse translation by Richard Wilbur. The actors
in the show will be joined onstage by a videographer, who makes visible what
otherwise would be hidden from view in Tartuffe’s schemes. Arguably Molière’s
most famous play, “Tartuffe” was first performed in 1664.
The cast features Zach Grenier, last seen at the Yale Rep in the title role in “Uncle
Vanya,” as Tartuffe and Michael Rudko as Orgon. Also in the cast are Michelle
Beck, Beth Dixon, Christopher Donahue, Andy Paterson, Christina Rouner, Tom Story,
Daniel Cameron Talbott, Nick Westrate and Sally Wingert.
Members of the production team include John Conklin, scenic design; Kaye Voyce,
costume design; Jane Cox, lighting design; Karin Graybash, sound design; and
Alexandra Eaton, video design.
Performances are at 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, with additional 2 p.m. matinees on
Wednesday, Dec. 5; Saturday, Dec. 8 (an open-captioned and “Talk Back” performance
featuring a discussion with the cast and crew following the show); Saturday,
Dec. 15 (an audio-described performance) and Saturday, Dec. 22 (a “Talk
Back” performance). Additional “Talk Back” offerings will be
held following the 8 p.m. show on Dec. 11 and Dec. 13.
Single tickets range from $35 to $58, with discounts for students and seniors.
The Yale Rep’s 2007-2008 season continues after “Tartuffe” with
the world premiere of “The Evildoers” by David Adjmi, Jan. 18-Feb.
9; Oscar Wilde’s “A Woman of No Importance,” March 21-April
12; and the world premiere of José Rivera’s “Boleros for the
Disenchanted,” April 25-May 17.
Four- and six-ticket Flex Passes are available and may be used for the remaining
plays in the season. The cost is $180 for four plays and $250 for six. Flex Passes
allow patrons to select the plays and dates of their choice. Flex Passes may
be redeemed on a per-show basis, allowing patrons to decide how many passes to
redeem for one or more productions.
To order tickets or Flex Passes, visit www.yalerep.org, call (203) 432-1234,
or visit the box office of the Yale Repertory Theatre, 1120 Chapel St. (at York).
The Yale Rep will contact ticket holders for the canceled performances Nov. 26-Dec. 1. Those who hold tickets for those dates can also contact the Rep directly
at (203) 432-1321.
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