The Ross Valley Players Present THE MISER

The Ross Valley Players' presents The Miser
By Molière, (By Moliere) translated by David Chambers

The Ross Valley Players presents a provocative, spicy production of "The Miser."
First staged in 1668, "The Miser" is one of French playwright Molière's (Moliere's) funniest and most enduring plays. Old Harpagon is a penny-pinching miser who loves his hidden fortune more than his children. But, when he falls for the same girl as his son, all bets are off as his kids conspire to trick him out of his treasure. Greed, lies, conflict, sex and paranoia: it's a comedy that's as timely today as the day it was written. Directed by Bruce Vieira.

Starring Andrew Gruen, (Richmond): Cleante; John Nolan, (Mill Valley): Chief of Police; Kelly Rinehart, (SF): Elise; Chad Yarish, (San Rafael): Valere; Ben Knoll, (San Anselmo): Master Jacques; Michael Fay, (SF): Anselme; Fredrick Pitts, (SF): La Fleche; Courtney Walsh, (Mill Valley): Frosine; GreyWolf (CQ one word) (Hercules): Harpagon (The Miser); Beth Deitchman, (San Rafael): Mariann; Victoria Williams, (Mill Valley): Mistress Simone.

Runs Jan. 15 to Feb. 14, 2010
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. (Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14),
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. (Jan. 21, 28, Feb 4, 11)
"Pay What You Will Preview" on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Buzz at the Barn: 7 p.m. Saturday - Jan. 16, 2010
Buzz at the Barn is a pre-performance reception event, featuring complimentary beverages and appetizers.
Buzz at the Barn reception events are included in the price of performance admission.
Reservations recommended.

Singles Center Stage: 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2010
Singles Center Stage is a singles event featuring a wine & cheese reception and performance.
Receive two coupons for wine and admission to the evening's performance of "The Miser."
$30 per person general and $25 seniors (62 & over).
Reservations recommended.

Ross Valley Players' Barn Theatre, Marin Art & Garden Center,
30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. at Lagunitas, Ross, CA.

TICKETS: Order online; by telephone; at the door.

COST: $15-$25
General admission: $25; Senior citizens (62+): $20; Youth: (18 and under):$20; Thursday shows are $15 for everyone (no additional discounts apply) "Pay What You Will Preview" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010.

PHONE: 415-456-9555

WEBSITE: www.rossvalleyplayers.com