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Tartuffe -- Molière's Classic Comedy on a Hillside Stage

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum (1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA 90290)
Tartuffe-070111
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$32.00
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Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum presents Molière's Tartuffe, one of the funniest, most scathing commentaries on human greed and manipulation ever written. Seemingly a beacon of piety, Tartuffe is a guest in the home of wealthy merchant Orgon. But all is not as it seems. As Orgon becomes more enraptured with his new companion, questions arise. Is Tartuffe a friend, a fraud, a miracle, or a hypocrite? Smelling a rat, the family hatches a cunning plan to outwit the wily deceiver. Tartuffe stands to this day as Molière's most popular and most successful play. The venue's wooded outdoor setting provides a lush backdrop for the production, and guests are welcome to arrive early to picnic at the tables in the garden area.

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The last date listed for Tartuffe was Saturday October 1, 2011 / 4:00pm.

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA 90290
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310-455-3723
21222752willgeer

Goldstar Member Tips

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    Casual
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    Lovely area for a picnic. Bring a table cloth and a bag for trash.
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    Also bring an extra layer in case it gets cooler later in the evening
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41 Goldstar Member Reviews

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Great performances for the most part.
Great venue.
Costumes well done.
Written on Sep 26 2011

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Monkey
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Over the last few years we've seen close to a dozen performances at TB and this one was one of the best. Like most of the performances, it's light hearted and fun. There wasn't a weak link in the actors and the entire performance had a nice energy, especially for a Sunday night. This is a great time of year to sit outside and enjoy the show!
Written on Aug 29 2011

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This was excellent! The acting was superb. The vocals were ok, no real stand-out singing performances, but otherwise an entirely worthy experience. The venue is also excellent, roomy and no problems with people's heads blocking your view, but bring a cushion (or rent one from them) as the wood benches do get a bit hard over the more than 2 hour performance :)
Written on Aug 29 2011

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Cell3
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Loved the actors and the production. I truly laughed and enjoyed my evening.
Written on Jul 11 2011

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Tartuffe by Molière, adapted and directed by Ellen Geer – One of the funniest, yet most scathing commentaries on human greed and manipulation ever written. A beacon of piety, Tartuffe (Aaron Hendry) is a guest in the home of wealthy merchant Orgon (Ted Barton). But all is not as it seems. As Orgon becomes more enraptured with his new companion, questions arise. Is Tartuffe a friend, a fraud, a miracle, or a hypocrite? Smelling a rat, the family hatches a cunning plan to outwit the wily deceiver before he brings their house crashing down. First presented in 1664 at the court of King Louis XIV at Versailles, Tartuffe was promptly banned for its audacious attack on religious hypocrisy. After much petitioning by the playwright, the ban was lifted and Tartuffe has endured through the ages as Molière’s most popular play.