THE PRETENTIOUS YOUNG LADIES, de MOLIere
Ottawa, 2011. A comedy of manners in one act by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (Molière), translated by Carl Milo Pergolizzi and directed by Dillon Orr. This adaptation of a translation of a classic by Obviously, A Theatre Company is brought to you in part by Community Life Service of the University of Ottawa.
«Les précieuses ridicules» was presented for the first time in Paris November 18, 1659 at the Théâtre du Petit-Bourbon.
Short on cash?
Need some cheap entertainment?
Obviously, A Theatre Company is taking the phrase student poverty seriously and has prepared a comedic hit with our empty wallets to match yours! This raw comedy of manners by Moliere, together with the extravagant stylings of Obviously, will give you a run for your money (or the money you wish you had)!
THE PRETENTIOUS YOUNG LADIES, DE MOLIÈRE
An adaptation of The Affected Damsels by Carl Milo Pergolizzi: The English Translation of Les précieuses ridicules by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin
Adaptation : The TPYL Collective
Directed by Dillon Orr
Stage Management : Lauriane Lehouillier
Poster Design : Asenh Tsan
Promotional Video : Camille Maheu
THE AFFECTED:
Cory Thibert as DU CROISY, a repulsed lover.
Cody Zulinski as LA GRANGE, a repulsed lover
Tom Way as GORGIBUS, a good citizen.
Jacki Brabazon as MAROTTE, maid to the pretentious young ladies.
Carol Sinclair as MAGDELON, daughter to Gorgibus; a pretentious young lady.
Annie Cloutier as CATHOS, niece to Gorgibus; a pretentious young lady.
Sean Sonier as THE MARQUIS DE MASCARILLE, valet to La Grange.
Tony Adams as THE VISCOUNT JODELET, valet to Du Croisy.
____________________
This show was brought to you in part by:
Community Life Service of the University of Ottawa
www.communitylife.uottawa.ca
DESIGNERS ARE REASONABLE PEOPLE design
Asenh Tsan
www.darpdesign.com
A REVIEW by The Visitorium
http://visitorium.wordpress.com/2011/09/18/obviously-a-fantastic-debut/
awards!
The Visitorium's WINSTON THE CAT SCENE-STEALER AWARD:
Jacki Brabazon
"We here at the Visitorium are big fans of any thespian versed in the fine art of scene theft, and there were some beauts this year...
Still and all, I think I have to go with my gut on this one. So the award goes to: JACKI BRABAZON as the maid in THE PRETENTIOUS YOUNG LADIES. She had me in stitches with the one-two punch of shuffling and mumbling, and half the show I was just keeping an eye on her to see what she’d do next. That, my friends, is scene-stealing. Well done, Ms.B, and you’ve won a slightly-used dvd copy of Jodorowsky’s film classic EL TOPO, should you choose to accept it."
http://visitorium.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/2011-big-stoopid-end-of-year-post/
The Visitorium's FAV’RIT SHOWS OF 2011 AWARD:
Obviously, A Theatre Company's The Pretentious Young Ladies
"This is it…the shows that reached deep, grabbed my heart, and shattered my soul (in a good way).,, THE PRETENTIOUS YOUNG LADIES from Obviously a Theatre Company. Yeah, I said it! I know not a lot of people got to see this free, debut show, and more’s the pity, because it was goddamn fabulous. Innovative, colourful, and merrily disrespectful to the conventions of theatre. Also fun. Remember fun?"
http://visitorium.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/2011-big-stoopid-end-of-year-post/
Jacki Brabazon
"We here at the Visitorium are big fans of any thespian versed in the fine art of scene theft, and there were some beauts this year...
Still and all, I think I have to go with my gut on this one. So the award goes to: JACKI BRABAZON as the maid in THE PRETENTIOUS YOUNG LADIES. She had me in stitches with the one-two punch of shuffling and mumbling, and half the show I was just keeping an eye on her to see what she’d do next. That, my friends, is scene-stealing. Well done, Ms.B, and you’ve won a slightly-used dvd copy of Jodorowsky’s film classic EL TOPO, should you choose to accept it."
http://visitorium.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/2011-big-stoopid-end-of-year-post/
The Visitorium's FAV’RIT SHOWS OF 2011 AWARD:
Obviously, A Theatre Company's The Pretentious Young Ladies
"This is it…the shows that reached deep, grabbed my heart, and shattered my soul (in a good way).,, THE PRETENTIOUS YOUNG LADIES from Obviously a Theatre Company. Yeah, I said it! I know not a lot of people got to see this free, debut show, and more’s the pity, because it was goddamn fabulous. Innovative, colourful, and merrily disrespectful to the conventions of theatre. Also fun. Remember fun?"
http://visitorium.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/2011-big-stoopid-end-of-year-post/
