The School for Lies

Outdoor Forest Theatre, California

About the Show

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PacRep presents a new comedy by award-winning playwright David Ives (All in the Timing, Venus in Fur). The School for Lies is an outrageously funny and ribald spin on Molière's classic The Misanthrope.

This outrageous ‘translaptation’ tells the story of Frank, a ruthlessly brutal critic of modern society and his collision with the equally acerbic young Parisienne hostess Célimène. Picking up on Molière's biting comedy on hypocrisy, Ives manages to lash out at ‘contemporary’ society with bite and a devastating humorous bile, complete with hefty borrowings from Shakespeare, reality TV, hip-hop stylings, and everything in between. A raucous explosion of wordplay that skewers the ‘Me’ of modern times!

PacRep is thrilled to welcome our guests to live performances! We remain committed to the safety of our guests, performers, crews and employees.

Additional information on the steps we are taking:

Vaccinations – As of Sept 3, Monterey County has moved down to the "medium risk" level. As such, vaccinations or testing is no longer required for attendance at the Forest Theatre.

Masks – Masks are now optional in all outdoor areas but are recommended in crowded lines or when visiting the restroom.

Social Distancing – The CDC continues to recommend social distancing in large or crowded groups.