Sherman Playhouse to Stage TARTUFFE, 7/8-31

On July 8, The Sherman Playhouse will debut Molière's 17th-century comedic farce, Tartuffe.

Tartuffe is one of Molière's most masterful and popular plays. Its central character is a rich bourgeois named Orgon, who in middle age has become a bigot and prude. By displaying a false sense of sanctity, Tartuffe, a wily opportunist and swindler, gains complete power over Orgon, who not only takes over his fortune but offers his daughter in marriage to his "spiritual" master.

The production features a talented cast of area actors: Patrick Kelly (Ridgefield), David Bailey (Salisbury), John Fabiani (Watertown), Lauren Hoag (Yorktown Heights, N.Y.), Kit Colbourn (Fishkill, N.Y.), Shea Coughlin (Sherman), Bruce Tredwell (Brewster, N.Y.), Katherine and David Almquist (both Sharon), Robin Frome and Gabriel Fowler (both New Milford).

Tartuffe is under the direction of Paul J. Tines of Kent.

Tartuffe runs July 8,9 15,16,17 22,23 29,30,31. Curtain time is 8:00 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, with 2:00 p.m. Sunday matinees on July 17 and 31. Tickets for all shows are $22 for adults and $11 for children 12 and under.

On Thursday, July 7, all patrons are invited to attend a "Half-Price Preview Night" at 8:00 p.m. where all tickets are only $11. Students may see any performance for $11 if they pay in cash only at the door and carry a valid student ID. Students may not make reservations in advance for a performance.

Reservations can be made online at shermanplayers.org or by calling the box office at (860) 354-3622.

The Sherman Playhouse is a non-Equity theatre company located at 5 Route 39 North (next to the firehouse) in Sherman, CT.