The Misanthrope

Razor-sharp wit inflames a competitive game of survival in the salons of 17th century France where, in this world of “finest appearances,” one man’s blunt honesty shatters his society’s delicate web of manners. Often considered to be Moliere’s Hamlet, The Misanthrope is a wickedly scathing satire. Translated by Richard Wilbur. A Court Theatre co-production. An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring: Harry Althaus as Acaste Amy Farrington as Eliante Bradford Farwell as Philinte Sean Fortunado as Guard of the Marshalsea David Frutkoff as Basque Kevin Gudahl as Alceste Ora Jones as Arsinoe Chad Kelderman as Dubois John Reeger as Oronte Hollis Resnik as Celimene Larry Yando as Clitandre Directed by Charles Newell. Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Guest Suites, Chicago in April of 1996.