Review of Moliere's "The Imaginary Invalid"

Moliere's 'The Imaginary Invalid' is a farcical play about a hypochondriac who is so obsessed with his health and money that he ends up neglecting his family. The story involves several different themes and plots within one family. A new interpretation of this 17th century play is now being performed at the Arts Club Theater; it incorporates some new changes and modernizations in addition to the traditional improvisation. Morris Panych has definitely succeeded in delivering …showed first 75 words of 1751 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1751 total…it appeared to be a stand-up comedy act, as late-comers were ridiculed by the actors and interaction with the audience occurred throughout the play. The play was well directed, acted, and produced and the audience response was tremendous- I was quite surprised that there wasn't a standing ovation. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Moliere; 'The Imaginary Invalid'; translated by John Wood in 1959; Published by Penguin Classics. 2. Knutson, Harold. MOLIERE: An Archetypal Approach. Toronto and Buffalo: University of Toronto Press, 1976.