|
The School for Wives
by Molière
translated by Richard Wilbur
directed by László Marton
January 2 - February 1, 1998
In Molière's stinging comedy, Arnolphe's scheme to marry his beautiful young ward is frustrated by an ardent young suitor, much to the older man's distress. In this biting comedy of Arnolphe's erros, the hapless man is undone by his own double dealings and double standards.
The role of Arnolphe was originally performed by Molière himself when THE SCHOOL FOR WIVES premiered in 1662, earning Molière his first big hit. Later plays such as TARTUFFE and THE MISANTHROPE secured Molière his place among the greats, but there is little doubt that THE SCHOOL FOR WIVES is Moliere at his wittiest. With Richard Wilbur's supple verse translation, and the return of director László Marton--director of Court's 1996 production of THE PLAY'S THE THING--THE SCHOOL FOR WIVES promises to be an evening of unadulterated delight. |
|
|
