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A tale of greed and love
October 16, 2008
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First penned under the title L’Avare in 1668, the five-act play centers around a rich money lender, Harpagon, whose strong-willed children long to escape from his penny-pinching ways and marry their respective lovers. The play has a dark side, the ripple effects of Harpagon’s grasping greed, but also it is also a comedy that mocks the 17th century French upper class.
The play’s ending also mocks the French idea of comedy at the time, and at the conclusion of the play, with a Star Wars flair, a main character ends up being everyone’s father.
Moliere fashioned the character of Harpagon for himself when the play debuted. Although Moliere was known as a generous man, there is one scene that is probably a self portrait, as Harpagon stresses over marrying off his daughter to an old man. At the time Moliere was married to a woman half his age.
Moliere, after two flops, needed a hit, but “The Miser” didn’t prove to be it during its initial run of four performances. But for the last 300 years, it’s proved to be one of his most popular plays.
The remaining show times are Oct 24, 25 and 26 in Eastvold Auditorium. The play is directed by Jeff Clapp. For tickets, contact campus concierge. x7411. Tickets are $5 for students, alumni and faculty and $8 for the community. The event is sponsored by the School of Arts and Communication. For more information call the Theatre House at 253-535-7325.
Moliere fashioned the character of Harpagon for himself when the play debuted. Although Moliere was known as a generous man, there is one scene that is probably a self portrait, as Harpagon stresses over marrying off his daughter to an old man. At the time Moliere was married to a woman half his age.
Moliere, after two flops, needed a hit, but “The Miser” didn’t prove to be it during its initial run of four performances. But for the last 300 years, it’s proved to be one of his most popular plays.
The remaining show times are Oct 24, 25 and 26 in Eastvold Auditorium. The play is directed by Jeff Clapp. For tickets, contact campus concierge. x7411. Tickets are $5 for students, alumni and faculty and $8 for the community. The event is sponsored by the School of Arts and Communication. For more information call the Theatre House at 253-535-7325.