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Join Molière in the Park for a fabulous opening night of The Imaginary Invalid! Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a performance, and a party with the cast and crew, all while supporting free theater for all!
Under the patronage of the Consul General of France, Mr. Cédrik Fouriscot &
the Cultural Counselor of France, Mr. Mohamed Bouabdallah
Honoring Marie-Monique Steckel
President Emerita, L'Alliance New York
6PM: Cocktails and Buffet
7:30PM: Performance (runtime: 100 minutes, no intermission)
9:30 PM: Opening Night Party
Dress Code: Festive Chic
Marie-Monique Steckel is a respected executive and cultural leader with a career spanning politics, telecommunications and non-profit management. She served as President of the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF, now L’Alliance New York), from 2004 to 2022 where she transformed the institution into a destination for French culture, language and contemporary arts. Earlier in her career, she was the National Director of Communications for Jacque Chirac’s newly created political party. She currently is advisor to the renovation of the La Pagode, an iconic cinema in Paris.
Steckel’s significant contributions have earned her numerous honors from the French Government, including Officier de la Legion d’Honneur, Officier de l’Ordre du Mérite and Officier des Arts et Lettres.
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CAST
Argan is ill. But is he?
Argan is dying. But aren’t we all?
Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable?
After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him?
The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Molière wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. Gravely ill while writing and performing this play, Molière explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through his infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. Molière in the Park’s production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt and original music by cellist Johnathan Moore.
"We look forward to presenting a 21st century American version of this 17th century French comedy-ballet. Our production of The Imaginary Invalid will double down on the intention that fueled its original creation: to entertain, spread joy, and reaffirm a central belief of Molière’s legacy: Far from being harmless, art and entertainment can cure many ailments."
— Lucie Tiberghien, Director and Translator
CREATIVE
Directed and translated by Lucie Tiberghien
Choreographer/Dancer: Cal Hunt
Composer/Cellist: Johnathan Moore
Line Producer: Molly FitzMaurice
Graphic Design: Katya Kirillova
Production Stage Manager: Deanna Kahn
Set Design: Marie Yokoyama
Lighting Design: Stoli Stolnack
Costume Design: Jessica Irvin
Produced by Molière in the Park in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance
"Performing arts have the power to connect us all and build community in remarkable ways, and Molière in the Park’s mission to make theater accessible to all Brooklynites does exactly that. As the stewards of Prospect Park, we at the Alliance work to ensure that all in our community feel welcome and know that the park is a place where they can thrive, find joy and foster community. This makes our partnership with Molière in the Park such a natural one, and we are excited to welcome our community to the park for another beloved season of free theater in our green oasis."
— Morgan Monaco, Prospect Park Alliance President
WE THANK ALL OUR SUPPORTERS!
THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED, IN PART, BY PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. This program is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Thank you to all of our donors!
Including: The Auchincloss Foundation, Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust, The Evelyn Sharp Foundation, The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, The American Society of The French Legion of Honor, The Richenthal Foundation. Thomas Kail, Samira Wiley, Jon and Elizabeth Weiswasser, Stephan Haimo and Veronica Bulgari, Puth Family Foundation, The Araca Group. Carter Redwood, Mary Vines, Nikola and Dana Duravcevic, Bill and Judy Steul
We wish to express our gratitude to the Performers’ Unions: ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN GUILD OF MUSICAL ARTISTS, AMERICAN GUILD OF VARIETY ARTISTS, SAG-AFTRA through Theatre Authority, Inc. for their cooperation in permitting the Artists to appear on this program.