David Eppel shares thoughts on apartheid, creativity in the shadow of oppression, and his 35 years as a professor of theatre at Williams College*David Eppel, professor of theatre at Williams College; photo by Jason Velázquez.WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass—The Williams Theatre Department is proud to present Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe, translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Wilbur. Get ready for a Baroque romp, a minuet in rhyming couplets, and a wicked, hilarious satire, complete with keyhole peepers and eavesdroppers. First performed on May 12, 1664 at Versailles for Louis XIV, Tartuffe was instantly banned and had to be rewritten so as not to offend the church, the aristocracy, the king, and just about everyone else. Watch as the ruling classes are hoisted by their own hypocritical petard. All of the above, and much, much more, awaits…in thigh-slapping iambic pentameter, no less. There will be a post-performance Q&A after the Saturday evening performance hosted by “Monsieur Tartuffe comes to America” author Emmanuelle Delpech and Costume Designer Deborah Brothers. Performances are on Thursday, March 8th to Sunday, March 11th at Tartuffe cast:Nadiya Atkinson ’21Tobias Delgado ’21Terah Ehigiator ’18Samori Etienne ’21Caroline Fairweather ’20Nicole Jones ‘20Scott Lipman ’18Evelyn Mahon ’18John Murphy ’21Christine Pash ’18Thomas Robertshaw ’19Jack Romans ’20Jack Scaletta ’18David Eppel, DirectorFiona Selmi ’21, Assistant DirectorJason Simms, Set DesignerDeborah Brothers, Costume DesignerNatalie Robin, Lighting DesignerBobby McElver, Sound DesignerJulia Tucher ’21, Assistant Sound DesignerPaige Carter, Properties MasterThe Theatre Department works to develop in each student an understanding of theatre that is both broad and deep. Through creative expression and critical study, we challenge students to engage both contemporary and historical modes of performance. Theatre students make artworks through design, acting, directing, and dramaturgy. They are encouraged to experiment, to risk, and to make bold choices. Working collaboratively with faculty and guest artists, students integrate intellectual, physical, and emotional responses into an array of live performances each academic year.For tickets, visit the Williams ’62 Center Box Office Tues-Sat, 1-5 pm or call (413) 597-2425. *This article was created, in whole or in part, using submitted officially released information.window['bsa_content_preview_only_'] = true;The post Will Call #68: David Eppel bids farewell with Tartuffe appeared first on The Greylock Glass.