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Moliere Retold Series |
Based on the play by Jean Baptiste Moliere. ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT: Moliere, born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, was France’s most celebrated 17th century comedy writer. After studying at the College de Clermont, Moliere became an actor in 1643. While at the Palace Royal, Moliere wrote and performed his most successful works including The School of Women, Amphitrion, Don Juan, Tartuffe and The Misanthrope. His last play, The Imaginary Invalid, was performed in 1673. ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: CONSTANTIN WERNER has written, directed and produced film, music videos, theater and TV in New York, Berlin and Los Angeles. His feature film directing credits include the award-winning Dead Leaves, which premiered at the 1998 AFI Festival in Los Angeles, CA. Suggested Audience: Grade-Level: 8-12 / Adult. Teacher’s/Student Guide for this program available on our website at www.tmwmedia.com.
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Moliere Retold: TARTUFFE
ABOUT THE PLAY: This contemporary of Moliere’s classical comedy, Tartuffe is the timeless story of a religious impostor who tries to steal his wealthy benefactor’s wife, daughter and fortune. Set in modern-day Los Angeles and told all in rhyme, Tartuffe comes brilliantly and bitingly alive on screen. The simple elegance of this 21st Century translation will be appreciated by both students and aficionados. Moliere, born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, was France’s most celebrated 17th century comedy writer. After studying at the College de Clermont, Moliere became an actor in 1643. While at the Palace Royal, Moliere wrote and performed his most successful works including The School of Women, Amphitrion, Don Juan, Tartuffe and The Misanthrope. His last play, The Imaginary Invalid, was performed in 1673.
30 min.
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Moliere Retold: THE MISANTHROPE
ABOUT THE PLAY: In this modern adaptation of Moliere’s classical comedy The Misanthrope, ageless themes of misguided love are hilariously retold. Alceste, a reclusive curmudgeon, is disenchanted with the world. He falls in love with the flirtatious Célimène, a beautiful but very shallow woman. Told in tandem with Tartuffe, The Misanthrope is set in the Music Industry of contemporary Los Angeles. Told all in rhyme, The Misanthrope’s meter is easy to understand for young students and its poetic structure will be appreciated by long-time Moliere scholars. Moliere, born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, was France’s most celebrated 17th century comedy writer. After studying at the College de Clermont, Moliere became an actor in 1643. While at the Palace Royal, Moliere wrote and performed his most successful works including The School of Women, Amphitrion, Don Juan, Tartuffe and The Misanthrope. His last play, The Imaginary Invalid, was performed in 1673.
30 min.
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