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A con-man who expounds on his own piety only to eventually be discovered as the most unscrupulous hypocrite of them all. No this is not the latest Senatorial scandal from Washington DC, but the season opener for Taproot Theatre as they present Moliere's comedy in verse, "Tartuffe". And while at times I felt they went a little too broad with the characters and lacked focus, they still managed to turn in a raucous evening.

A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) have announced their mainstage season productions are now on sale to the general public for individual ticket purchases. The first two major productions of the season are First Date, a new musical co-produced with The 5th Avenue Theatre, followed by The Pitmen Painters, a regional premiere of the acclaimed London and Broadway play.

Moliere's comic masterpiece brings us a con artist extraordinaire who oozes piety and charm. Will Tartuffe's hypocrisy be discovered before Orgon's household is turned on its head? Enjoy lightning-quick wit, star-crossed lovers, a badgering grandma and a plot that could be ripped from today's headlines - or a Saturday night comedy show. Associate Artistic Director Karen Lund directs Tartuffe which opens tonight and runs through March 3.

Taproot Theatre kicks off the 2012 season with Moliere's hilariously clever satire, Tartuffe. Moliere's comic masterpiece brings us a con artist extraordinaire who oozes piety and charm. Will Tartuffe's hypocrisy be discovered before Organ's household is turned on its head? Enjoy lightning-quick wit, star-crossed lovers, a badgering grandma and a plot that could be ripped from today's headlines - or a Saturday night comedy show. Associate Artistic Director Karen Lund directs Tartuffe which opens February 3 and runs through March 3, with previews on February 1 and 2.

Taproot Theatre kicks off the 2012 season with Moliere's hilariously clever satire, Tartuffe. Moliere's comic masterpiece brings us a con artist extraordinaire who oozes piety and charm. Will Tartuffe's hypocrisy be discovered before Organ's household is turned on its head? Enjoy lightning-quick wit, star-crossed lovers, a badgering grandma and a plot that could be ripped from today's headlines - or a Saturday night comedy show. Associate Artistic Director Karen Lund directs Tartuffe which opens February 3 and runs through March 3, with previews on February 1 and 2.

When a curious journalist moves to a small Midwestern town in 1909 he's captivated by his unusual next door neighbor, gubernatorial candidate David Beasley. Is Beasley crazy or does he just have more imaginary friends than we can count? Brimming with hope and heart, this holiday tale will charm your whole family with its surprising twists. Adapted for the stage by C.W. Munger from the 1909 novel by Booth Tarkington, this regional premiere is directed by Scott Nolte. Beasley's Christmas Party opened on November 25 and runs through December 30.

Taproot Theatre Company invites you to Beasley's Christmas Party, an 'enchanting' (Variety), 'charming' (Village Voice) and 'heartwarming' (Curtain Up) occasion for the whole family. When a curious journalist moves to a small Midwestern town in 1909 he's captivated by his unusual next door neighbor, gubernatorial candidate David Beasley.

Taproot Theatre Company invites you to Beasley's Christmas Party, an 'enchanting' (Variety), 'charming' (Village Voice) and 'heartwarming' (Curtain Up) occasion for the whole family. When a curious journalist moves to a small Midwestern town in 1909 he's captivated by his unusual next door neighbor, gubernatorial candidate David Beasley.

Sound Theatre Company presents PYGMALION, George Bernard Shaw's immortal comedy about class identity and transformation, for only ten performances this August at Seattle Center's Center House Theatre. Eliza Doolittle, Henry Higgins and all your favorite characters fill the play that inspired the celebrated hit musical, My Fair Lady. A late summer delight, don't miss this romantic battle of wits opening August 19th and running through August 28th. PYGMALION performs Thursday through Sunday at 7:30 and 2:00pm including two Pay What You Can performances and a $10 Preview. Tickets for all performances are available online through Brown Paper Tickets www.brownpapertickets.com. See www.soundtheatrecompany.org for more information.

Sound Theatre Company presents PYGMALION, George Bernard Shaw's immortal comedy about class identity and transformation, for only ten performances this August at Seattle Center's Center House Theatre. Eliza Doolittle, Henry Higgins and all your favorite characters fill the play that inspired the celebrated hit musical, My Fair Lady. A late summer delight, don't miss this romantic battle of wits opening August 19th and running through August 28th. PYGMALION performs Thursday through Sunday at 7:30 and 2:00pm including two Pay What You Can performances and a $10 Preview. Tickets for all performances are available online through Brown Paper Tickets www.brownpapertickets.com. See www.soundtheatrecompany.org for more information.

This December, Shakespeare's only holiday-themed play, Twelfth Night sweeps onto the stage featuring traditional music and caroling, jokes and laughter, and some smooching under the mistletoe. Artistic Director Stephanie Shine stages this beguiling comedy of romantic misadventures which opens on Friday, December 4 at the Center House Theatre and will run through December 27.

This December, Shakespeare's only holiday-themed play, Twelfth Night sweeps onto the stage featuring traditional music and caroling, jokes and laughter, and some smooching under the mistletoe. Artistic Director Stephanie Shine stages this beguiling comedy of romantic misadventures which opens on Friday, December 4 at the Center House Theatre and will run through December 27.

Seattle Shakespeare presents TWELFTH NIGHT: A beguiling comedy of romantic adventures and misdirected love.

This December, Shakespeare's only holiday-themed play, Twelfth Night sweeps onto the stage featuring traditional music and caroling, jokes and laughter, and some smooching under the mistletoe. Artistic Director Stephanie Shine stages this beguiling comedy of romantic misadventures which opens on Friday, December 4 at the Center House Theatre and will run through December 27.