The Game of Love and Chance
Our Spring Mainstage Production
Game of Love and Chance
by Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux
Directed by Jess K Smith
The Game of Love and Chance is a frothy French romantic comedy by Marivaux. The play centers around Sylvia, a discerning woman skeptical of marriage and even more skeptical of men, who concocts a plan with her hilarious and delightfully raunchy lady’s maid, Lisette, to swap identities in order to observe her betrothed unedited. Unbeknownst to both, Sylvia’s promised fiancé, Dorante, has conspired with his valet, Harlequin, to swap places as well. Classic commedia hijinks ensues and love wins the day! The production marries classical text with modern pop aesthetics to create a delightful farce.
Performances:
- Feb 24, 25: 7:30 p.m.
- Mar 2, 3, 4: 7:30 p.m.
- Mar 4: 2 p.m.
Norton Clapp Theatre, Jones Hall