"Tartuffe" Opens at The Stagecrafters

The 2011-2012 season at is wrapping up with  Molière’s classic comedic farce, Tartuffe, opening on Friday, June 15.

"It is the immortal tale of a crafty hypocrite who feigns honesty, human compassion, and piety, but in reality takes advantage of his gullible benefactor in a calculating and ruthless manner," according to a press release from the theater.

The release goes on to say that the play was written in 1664 and has become one of the most frequently performed stage plays for more than three centuries.   

If you go: Performance dates are June 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 at 8 p.m., June 17, 24 and July 1 at 2 p.m.  Tickets are priced at $16.00 online. You can buy them here. Student and group rates are available. For information call 215-247-8881; for reservations, call 215-247-9913.

A “Meet the Cast and Director” Q & A session will be held immediately following the performance on Friday, June 22.  All attendees at those performances are welcome to stay.