Tartuffe Reviews

MD Theatre Guide- Highly Recommended

"...The beautiful Reynolds Tavern in downtown Annapolis boasts a history dating back centuries, and the Classic Theatre of Maryland (CTM) is bringing a different kind of history to this treasured venue. Molière’s legendary 1664 comedy, “Tartuffe,” is this summer’s featured production for the Tavern’s annual “Comedy in the Courtyard” series. The historic space is transformed into a gorgeous backdrop for one of theatre’s most enduring satires, and Sally Boyett’s expert direction brilliantly fills this unique performance space. CTM’s staging utilizes Richard Wilbur’s 1965 translation of Molière’s original text, featuring delightful rhyming couplets that enhance the show’s lighthearted mood."

DC Theater Arts- Highly Recommended

"...Classic Theatre of Maryland’s production of Tartuffe is a funny and inventive take on a classic French comedy. Molière’s 1664 satire about a schemer who uses religious piety to manipulate the patriarch of a wealthy Parisian family gets even more laughs with the actors in the CTM production playing multiple roles. Directed by Sally Boyett and performed in the Reynolds Tavern’s beer garden, it is a delightful continuation of the company’s annual “Comedy in the Courtyard.”"