by Staff Writer
The theatre program at Carroll Community College will present a lively production of Tartuffe, the 17th-century French farce by Molière, adapted into English by Constance Congdon. Performances will be held in the Theatre in the Scott Center on the campus of Carroll Community College on November 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 PM, and a matinee on Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 PM.
Directed by Emily Hall, Tartuffe examines the swaggering hypocrisy of its title character—a pseudo-pious charlatan who insinuates himself into a family’s household under the guise of religious devotion. Though set in 1660s France, the updated English version invites the audience to ask: who’s really in control here? And will truth win out in the end?
The cast features Erin DiNello, Chiamaka Nwokeji, Susanna Herrick Bainbridge, Zara Cojocaru, Izzy Butler, Dryden Beavers, Tim Beavers, Benjamin Hopkins, Emehlia Nelson, Emmanuel Valle and Jane Frazier Kennedy. A notable addition in this production is student Access Dramaturg Dagny Beavers, who has worked closely with the director and production team to enhance accessibility—especially through the inclusion of at least one ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter at most performances.
Ticket prices are set at $15 for adults; $10 for seniors, students, faculty, staff and Indigenous peoples. Advance online ticket purchase is encouraged, though box office sales will open in the Scott Center lobby about 45 minutes before curtain for same-day tickets.
Carroll Community College’s theatre program runs year-round in this facility. The Scott Center theatre seats 423 and serves as a cultural hub for the campus and Carroll County. The college emphasizes that its theatre productions are open to the public and are part of a broader mission of community enrichment through the arts. The college also notes that hearing-assisted devices and sign-interpreter services are available upon request.
Whether you’re a seasoned theatre-goer or simply curious to enjoy a quick-witted comedy with strong local talent and inclusive access, CCC’s production of Tartuffe promises to deliver both laughs and a thought-provoking message about power, faith and family.
