ESU Theatre Department to Present Molière’s Classic Comedy Tartuffe

Posted by: Elizabeth Richardson on October 16, 2025, No Comments
East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Theatre will present Molière’s timeless satirical masterpiece, Tartuffe. The cast of students, directed by Jason Narvy, Ph.D., will welcome audiences Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, October 26.
Curtain times for the production are 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday (Oct. 23-25) and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. All performances are in the Smith McFarland Theatre of the university’s Fine Arts Building, Normal and Marguerite streets, East Stroudsburg.
General admission is $20, senior citizens, faculty and staff (with ID) are $15, students (with ID) are $10, and youth are $5. Tickets are available online in advance at esu.edu/theatretickets. Tickets will also be available at the box office one hour before curtain on performance dates.
This bold and hilarious production brings 17th-century hypocrisy to life with biting wit, unforgettable characters, and a message that still resonates today. This fresh take on Tartuffe infuses classic French farce with contemporary energy, as it tells the story of a wealthy household turned upside down by the arrival of a pious fraud. Tartuffe, a sanctimonious scoundrel, charms his way into the favor of Orgon, blinding the head of the house to the chaos that ensues. What follows is a whirlwind of deception, devotion, and daring schemes as Orgon’s family attempts to unmask the truth before it’s too late.
The cast of Tartuffe includes: Annabell Pyne, a junior majoring in psychology and English from Northampton, Pa., as Madame Pernelle; Jet Gillan, a freshman majoring in digital media technologies from Camp Hill, Pa., as Orgon; Bex Hughes, a senior majoring in theatre from Drums, Pa., as Elmire; Aaron Hernandez, a freshman majoring in theatre from Albrightsville, Pa., as Damis; Asia Morales, a junior majoring in theatre from East Stroudsburg, Pa., as Mariane; Josh Joseph, a senior majoring in theatre from East Orange, N.J., as Valere; Samuel Huyett, a senior majoring in theatre from Stockholm, Sweden, as Cleante; Elijah Williams, a junior majoring in theatre and psychology from Scranton, Pa., as Tartuffe; Chelsea Santiago, a junior majoring in theatre from Shrub Oak, N.Y., as Dorine; Brian De Los Santos, a junior majoring in theatre and psychology from Tobyhanna, Pa., as Monsieur Loyal; Michael Gooding, a freshman majoring in theatre from Queens, N.Y., as Laurent; JT Frankenbach, a sophomore majoring in theatre from Washington Crossing, Pa., as The Officer; Allison Wright, a sophomore majoring in theatre and Spanish from New Milford, Pa., as Flipote; Jack Burns, a freshman majoring in theatre from Chalfont, Pa., as Valere Understudy; DaDa Ravenwood, a senior majoring in theatre from Valdosta, Ga., as Elmire Understudy; and Amanda Cusick, a junior majoring in psychology from Scranton, Pa., as Dorine Understudy.
In addition to Dr. Narvy, assistant professor of theatre, the production team includes:
Robert Graham, assistant professor of theatre, technical director; Bethanie Watson, assistant professor of theatre, scenic and costume designer; Emmy Levine, assistant professor of theatre, as intimacy coordinator; Naomi Springer, a senior majoring in theatre from Dunmore, Pa, assistant director; Allison Makula, a junior majoring in theatre and digital media technologies from Bethlehem, Pa., stage manager; Jordan Hongach, a sophomore majoring in biology from Stormville, Pa., assistant stage manager; Granuaile Moyer, a senior majoring in theatre and digital media technologies from Reedsville, Pa., assistant stage manager; Tala Vanblarcom, a senior majoring in theatre from Phillipsburg, N.J., assistant stage manager; Alli Wright, a sophomore majoring in theatre and Spanish from New Milford, Pa., dramaturg; Mia Mendia, a senior majoring in theatre from Cresco, Pa., costume assistant; Elizabeth Kilpatrick, a junior majoring in theatre from Hawley, Pa., costume assistant; Christian Parra, a junior majoring in digital media technologies from East Stroudsburg, Pa., costume assistant; Blu Miller, a sophomore majoring in theatre from Exeter, Pa., costume assistant; Olivia McLaughlin, a senior majoring in theatre from Philadelphia, Pa., wardrobe assistant; Mason Higgins, a senior majoring in integrated art + design from Tannersville, Pa., hair and makeup designer; Denise Torres, a junior majoring in theatre from Allentown, Pa., hair and makeup assistant; Lapis Vasquez, a junior majoring in theatre from Bronx, N.Y., scenic charge; Andre Perez, a senior majoring in theatre from Brooklyn, N.Y., scenic painter; Quentin Marroquin, a junior majoring in theatre from Stroudsburg, Pa., charge artist; Jessie Curzio, a sophomore majoring in theatre from Queens, N.Y., lighting designer; Evelyn Taylor, a senior majoring in theatre from Lewistown, Pa., light board operator; Shawn Walsh, a senior majoring in theatre and biology from Ridgway, Pa., sound board operator; Jade Andryshak, a freshman majoring in art + media + design from Newfoundland, Pa., props master; Jesse Carey, a junior majoring in theatre from Wyoming, Pa., house manager; and Martina Mulbah, a senior majoring in theatre from Philadelphia, Pa., box office manager.
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