Religious Fraud In Moliere's Tartuffe

Tartuffe was written by Molière in France in the 19th century, during the reign of King Louis XIV. In the play a religious fraud, Tartuffe, befriends Orgon, a rich merchant, and persuades him to stay at his house. During this stay, Tartuffe masquerades as a priest, appearing to be devout and committed to the church. During this time, he nearly manages to trick Orgon into letting him marry his daughter, Mariane, seduce his wife, and imprison Orgon. Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) Theatre Department’s production of Tartuffe was directed by Sammie Joe Kinnett and produced by Sarah S. Shaver. I attended the production of Tartuffe on saturday April the 22nd, at the Pikes Peak Community College Centennial Campus. In the production of Tartuffe,