Red Bull Theater presents the Off-Broadway premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Moli猫re's The Imaginary Invalid May 21-June 29 at New World Stages. Opening night is set for June 2.
Directed by Jesse Berger, the cast features Mark Linn-Baker, Sarah Stiles, Arnie Burton, Russell Daniels, Manoel Felciano, Emilie Kouatchou, Emily Swallow, and John Yi.
In
Moli猫re鈥檚 comedy, Monsieur Argan is a hypochondriac whose nonexistent illnesses blind him to the con men and
women (his new wife) who prey on his fears. His
plan: marry his daughter to a doctor so he'll have free round-the-clock
on-site healthcare for the rest of his life.
The production also has scenic design by Beowulf
Boritt, costume design by Tilly Grimes, lighting design by Mextly
Couzin, sound design by Greg Pliska, properties by Lauren Page Russell,
dialect and voice coaching by Deborah Hecht, action movement by Rick
Sordelet, and choreography by Tracy Bersley.
The world premiere is based on a new translation by Mirabelle Ordinaire, who also serves as the dramaturg.
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