André De Shields is Tartuffe Opening Night

Photos and video produced by Lia Chang

The Off-Broadway production of André De Shields is Tartuffe, featuring a razor-sharp translation by Ranjit Bolt (OBE), officially opened at New York's House of the Redeemer October 9. Scroll down for the festive photos of the night which includes an opening night party at The Auction House. Helmed by Keaton Wooden, the limited engagement continues through November 23. The production began previews October 3.

In addition to Mr. De Shields, the cast features Tony Award nominee Amber Iman, Hannah Beck, Todd Buonopane, Phoebe Dunn, Chris Hahn, Tyler Hardwick, Charlie Lubeck, Alexandra Socha, Jerome Preston Bates, Bex Odorisio, and Marcus Fitzpatrick.

Moliere's scandalous satire that once shocked Paris returns as an opulent evening of ritual, revelry, and theatrical excess. The exclusive and unforgettable evening has audience members just inches from the action in a beautifully appointed library which was transported floorboard by floorboard from a monastery in Italy.

Tartuffe takes place at the estate of Orgon, whose blind faith in the false holy man invites disaster, greed and lust. Eventually unmasking Tartuffe’s counterfeit piety, the family reveals the moral charade, banishing the demon of deceit, and restoring clarity, justice, and truth to the household.

The creative team includes Keaton Wooden (Director), Kate Rance (Scenic Design), Yang Yu (Lighting Design), Bill Toles (Sound Design), Tere Duncan (Costume Designer), Marcus Watson (Fight & Intimacy Director), Drew Wutke (Music Director/Score/Pianist), and Christine Treuhold (Assistant Director). Allison Hohman serves as Stage Manager.
Tickets: www.tartuffenyc.com