The Liar

Synopsis

The Liar by Pierre Corneille, translated by Richard Wilbur. Directed by Martin Jarvis. In this classic farce, a young man pretends to be a war hero to impress a pretty girl. As his lies progress, so do his troubles with hilarious results. Playwright Pierre Corneilles comedy of manners is considered a groundbreaking work which influenced contemporaries such as the young Molire. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast production, starring Tara Lynne Barr, Janine Barris, Sue Cremin, Danny Mann, Christopher Neame, John Sloan, Mark Sullivan, and Matthew Wolf Includes a conversation about Corneille and French drama with Larry F. Norman of the University of Chicago. Lead funding for this production is provided by the Sidney E. Frank Foundation. Coauthors: Translated By Richard Wilbur