Tartuffe at Temple Theaters

Orgon is a man who has everything: money, power, a beautiful home and family. But, when the irresistible Tartuffe entrances him, the seemingly perfect household is turned upside down unleashing a whirlwind of deception and seduction that threatens everything. This classic French farce by Molire, adapted by Constance Congdon and directed by Peter Reynolds, poses a timely question about belief: Should we trust what we see, or just blindly follow what we are told to be true? Content Advisory: Tartuffes plot deals with religious hypocrisy and includes the depiction of several emotionally or sexually predatory actions. COVID Policies: Temple University is currently hosting events in compliance with regional, city-wide, and CDC guidelines. Visit temple.edu/coronavirus for additional information. With current rising positivity rates, we encourage audience members to be masked, following current guidelines on indoor venues from the city of Philadelphia. Because protocols may change, we recommend audiences be prepared for the possibility of mandatory masking, and check Temple Theaters' website or social media accounts for updates before attending their performance. Due to the city of Philadelphia's Aug. 13, 2021 mandate requiring full vaccination at higher education institutions, the university requires that all students, staff, faculty, and contractors (unless specifically exempt) must be vaccinated. It takes all members of the Temple University community working together to keep ourselves and everyone safe and healthy. Audiences are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated to contribute to the health of our campus. #VaxUpTU

Authors

• Catherine McDonald
• Molière