The UCM department of theater and dance will be presenting a production of Moliere’s “Tartuffe” at the Highlander theater at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 through 18.

Tickets for Tartuffe are now available to purchase online at ucmo.edu/theatre. The box office, located in Martin, will open on Nov 8. Tickets cost $15 and $12 for UCM faculty, staff and senior citizens; and $7 for students. For more information please call 660- 543-4020 or visit the website.

“Tartuffe” tells the tale of Tartuffe, a man who insinuates himself in the home of the wealthy Orgon. Tartuffe manages to win the respect and devotion of Orgon, marry his daughter, then seduce his wife. Will the evil behind the mask of religious fervor succeed?

“The Department of Theatre and Dance welcomed two new design faculty this semester and they have brought a fabulous new understanding and perspective to this classic work,” said Dr. Julie Rae Mollenkamp, the director of the production. “Tartuffe is a hilarious play. But not only will there be laughter, the show will also be a feast for the heart, eyes and ears,” she said.

Dr. Mollenkamp insists the production will be a great play for students, faculty and community
members who need a little stress relief. “It will be an evening of laughter and fun” she said.

The cast of Tartuffe is as follows: Adrianna Luffman (Randall) as Mme. Pernelle, Jordan Malone as O gon, Emily Coffin as Elmire, Jaggard Williams as Damis, Christina Foster as Mariane, Ethan Schaffer as Valere, Omari Collins as Cleante, Dalton Grafton as Tartuffe, Ethan Yazell as Laurent, Elise Marshall as Dorine, Caleb Gazaway as M. Loyal, Tristan Jordan as a police officer, Hannah Michalree as Flipote and Darian Duah as a servant.

The production staff is as follows: Dr. Julie Rae Mollenkamp, Director; Matthew Briggs and Gabriel Livingston, Assistant Directors; Kayla Helms, Stage Manager; Raheem Fielder-Bey, Assistant Stage Manager; Rachel Bland, Dramaturg; Timothy Rothwell, Scenic Designer; Kayla Jestila, Costume Designer; McKenize Mick, Hair and Make-up Designer; Kayla Jestila, Faculty Costume Design, Hair and Make-up Design Mentor; Vincente Williams, Guest Lighting Designer; Adam Segura, Assistant Lighting Designer; Timothy Rothwell, Faculty Sound Design/Light Design Mentor; Adrianna Luffman (Randall), Scenic Charge Artist; Elsa Poynter, Props Master; Molly White, Assistant Props; Cassie Hoppas, Costume Shop Manager; Aaron Scully, Public Relations Supervisor; Kevin Ramsey, Graduate Shop Assistant; and Patricia Stephens and Vikki Swope, Office Professionals.