Molière
by Sabina Bermantranslated by Shelley Tepperman
directed by Richard Rose
In the Mainspace
December 3 – 28
Previews start November 26
supported by:
Richard Rooney
& Laura Dinner
Toronto Premiere
As Molière’s racy comedies tear up the stages of 17th century Paris, bitter rival Jean Racine (the great tragedian) hatches a devious plan to bring the God of Laughter to his knees. Their fiery battle is brought to life by Sabina Berman, one of Mexico’s most prolific and successful playwrights.
Creative Team
- Written by Sabina Berman
- Translated by Shelley Tepperman
- Directed by Richard Rose
- Set & costume design by Charlotte Dean
- Lighting design by Rebecca Picherack
- Musical direction & sound design by Mike Ross
- choreography byJeannette Lajeunesse-Zingg
Cast
- La Fontaine Richard Binsley
- Baron Tim Campbell
- Renée/ Dumbshow Captian Colin Heath
- King Louis XIV Kyle Horton
- Molière Richard McMillan
- Croissant Jack Nicholsen
- Madeleine/ Queen Mother Nancy Palk
- Mme. Du Parc/ Mme. Pernelle Melanie Phillipson
- Armande Cara Pifko
- Guillaume Gregory Prest
- Archbishop Préfixe Julian Richings
- Racine Rick Roberts
- Lully Mike Ross