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The Game of Love and Chance

Add to Calendar 2023-02-24 19:30:00 2024-05-15 11:55:19 The Game of Love and Chance 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. Location Contact Information Kimberly Vergez kvergez@pugetsound.edu support@kwallcompany.com America/Los_Angeles public
Feb 24, 2023
7:30 p.m.

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.
Event Location

Norton Clapp Theatre, Jones Hall

Contact Information
Kimberly Vergez
kvergez@pugetsound.edu