Tartuffe at South Coast Repertory

They banned it in Paris. But that was in 1664. Three hundred years later, it would be the play to put SCR on the map. Now, celebrate the landmark 50th Season with a revival of this classic comedy about the man who gave the word “hypocrite” a bad reputation. A family watches in astonishment as the head of the household falls under Tartuffe’s spell. While they scheme to get rid of the false prophet, he does himself in, proving that when your thoughts are supposed to be turned heavenward, it’s a good idea not to reveal earthly desires, especially when someone is hiding in the closet—or under the table.