In Late-Baroque Fashion

Tartuffe by Molière

These were designed for a hypothetical performance to be set in the late 17th century- just after Molière wrote this play in 1664. A colour spectrum is employed in order to define where allegiances lie on stage. Each character selected for design was also assigned a contemporary actor whom was thought could portray the role well.
Dorine: Mariane’s maid (Joan Cusack)
Mariane: Orgon’s daughter (Kirsten Dunst)
Elmire: Orgon’s wife (Miranda Richardson)
Orgon: Head of the household (Alfred Molina) 		Tartuffe: Imposter (Philip Seymour Hoffman)
Laurent: Tartuffe’s servant (Freddie Highmore)
Madame Pernelle: Orgon’s Mother (Maggie Smith)
Flipote: Madame Pernelle’s servant (Abigail Breslin)