‘Tartuffe’: Love, lies and a pious disguise
BY PARKER BROCK
Pima Community College Theatre will present “Tartuffe,” a classic tale with romance and sardonic humor.
The production, which will run Nov. 8-18, is directed by Pima’s new theater arts faculty, Chris Will. “Tartuffe” presents the tale set during the life of King Louis XVI with a modern message.
The story is set in the home of the wealthy Orgon, where Tartuffe — a fraud and a pious imposter — has infiltrated the Orgon estate. He wins Orgon’s favor, then attempts to marry his daughter, seduce his wife and steal the deed to the property.
“This production is different from others because its a classical story told in a modern way,” Will said. “What's great is the topics that were written hundreds of years ago still have relevance today.”
The message of “Tartuffe” is ...