Shady Shakespeare Theater Company presents

The Imaginary Invalid

When
Event has passed (Fri Jun 17, 2011 - Sat Jul 2, 2011)
Cost
$16 - $20
Tags
Arts, Theater

Description

In SSTC's production of Moliere's last play, baroque meets glam rock. Argan, an aging rocker, has everything - wealth, two lovely daughters, a beautiful second wife... and a bevy of imagined illnesses. Engaging several doctors to prescribe medications and treatments for his supposed afflictions, Argan resents the mounting cost of his therapy, constantly looking for a way to save money. He lands on a scheme to marry his oldest daughter to a medical student in a plan to obtain free doctor's care. Unfortunately, his daughter, Angelique, is already in love with the handsome Cleante. Meanwhile, Argan's second wife, Beline, resentful of his daughters, is looking for a way to cut them out of the will clearing her own path to her husband's fortune. Add into this a contingent of money grubbing doctors and a clever maid and you have the makings of one of the finest comedies of the 17th century. Adapted and directed by Shawn Andrei.

Tickets are $20 general admission, $16 for students, seniors, and members.

Schedule

Historic Hoover Theatre
1635 Park Ave
San Jose, CA
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Location

  1. Historic Hoover Theatre
    1635 Park Ave, San Jose, CA