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Duration
1H 48min
Language
English
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Non-fiction

France's master comic playwright has a field day with the subjects of hypochondria and our blind obedience to doctors. Molière’s witty attack on the medical profession has more than a little resonance today. Translated by John Wood, adapted by Beth Milles.

Recorded before a live audience at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Santa Monica in December 1997.

Directed by Beth Milles Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring:

The Actor’s Gang Theatre Company: Molly Bryant as Toinette Tom Fitzpatrick as Diaforirus Laurence O’Keefe as Cleante Dan Parker as Argan Evie Peck as Louison Dina Platias as Angelique Stephen M. Porter as Thomas Michael Rivkin as Purgon Dean Robinson as Beralde Patti Tippo as Berline Chris Wells as Fleurant

Technical Director: Raymond Guarna Foley Artist and Stage Manager: John Lovick Associate Producer: Susan Raab Simonson Original Music by Laurence O’Keefe

© 2025 L.A. Theatre Works (Audiobook): 9781682661987

Translators: John Wood

Release date

Audiobook: 3 June 2025

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