Production of 'The Pests' by Molière

“The Pests”

• Written by Molière 
• Translated by Felicia Londré 
• Cheryl McFarren, Director 
• Zachary Meier, Composer 
• Annette Thornton, Choreographer 
• K. Jenny Jones, Fight Choreographer 
• Edith Wadkins, Scenic Designer 
• Rebecca Baygents Turk, Costume Designer 
• Kaylah Linkiewicz ‘23, Lighting Designer 
• Wanling Baker ‘23, Stage Manager

To celebrate Molière’s 400th birthday, we’re going for Baroque to have fun! THE PESTS (“Les Fâcheux”) throws shade at the social conventions and characters that seem to do their utmost to dash our dreams. Eraste is in love with Orphise, but cannot get to their rendez-vous because of the obnoxious people that crave his attention. This comédie-ballet first delighted King Louis XIV and his court at Vaux-le-Vicomte in 1661. Today, Molière’s wit is fresh and sharp as ever in Felicia Londré’s snappy adaptation. It’s a musical amuse-bouche. Venez-voir!

COVID Policy Information: At this time, masks are optional at performances in the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts. We encourage our audiences to be fully vaccinated, but will no longer require proof of vaccination to reserve tickets. All events and COVID policies are subject to change.

Performance Dates and Times are as follows:

• Friday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m.