Cheap

Burbage Theatre Co. and WomensWork RI join forces to present “CHEAP,” a world premiere adaptation of Molière’s classic comedy “The Miser,” written by Margaret Melozzi. Money talks, and nobody listens more closely than a miser. In this riotous comedy of greed, love, and family dysfunction, one man’s obsession with protecting his fortune threatens to bankrupt everyone else’s happiness. As romantic entanglements, outrageous schemes, and competing desires collide, the pursuit of wealth proves a costly business indeed. Featuring a sprawling ensemble and a bold new interpretation of Molière’s timeless satire, “CHEAP” brings two Rhode Island theatre companies together for a wickedly funny exploration of what we value, what we hoard, and what we’re willing to sacrifice to get what we want.