New York Classical Theater :: Moliere @ WFC

Reportage drawing of the scene from Sganarelle

(Lucky) 13th season for New York Classical Theater opens with Molière's three comedies: Two Precious Maidens Ridiculed, The Forced Marriage, and Sganarelle, or the Imaginary Cuckold. Presented by arts>Brookfield.

It's happening now, through March 11th, at the World Financial Center's Winter Garden, 7pm, Tuesday-Sunday, for  f r e e.  It's spectacular, unhinged and hilarious. The acting is just phenomenal. The costumes are beautiful. I love drawing these performances because of the "panoramic" nature - I can literally touch the actors. I get so involved in the play - it's a completely immersive theatrical experience. And, of course, the expressiveness and body language of the actors are great to draw.

I've been a fan of New York Classical Theater for a few years now-is it fair to say this was the best one? Ah, I say that after each performance. All are brilliantly directed by Stephen Burdman who greets the audience in the beginning. 

Amazing how Molière's satire is so on point today, even though it was written..when..in the 1600's?! Because humans will be humans, marriage will be marriage, fops will be fops and that's that.

Get to enjoy it for yourself!

Reportage drawing of the scene from The Forced Marriage

Reportage drawing of the scene from The Forced Marriage

Reportage drawing of the scene from Two Precious Maidens Ridiculed

Reportage drawing of the scene from Two Precious Maidens Ridiculed

Reportage drawing of the scene from Sganarelle

Reportage drawing of the scene from Sganarelle