Molière in the Park is bringing its signature mix of classic and contemporary theater back to Downtown Brooklyn this spring, teaming up with BRIC Arts Media for a one-night-only performance at BRIC House.
A Very Modern Classical Evening with Molière in the Park lands May 14, offering a free night of theater that leans into contrast while finding common ground across centuries.
The program unfolds as a double bill. First is The Regulars, a short tragedy in verse by Le’Asha Julius that follows lovers pulled apart by political violence, delivered through a contemporary rhythm that blends poetry and performance. It is paired with The Ludicrous Ladies, a comedy of manners that aims for social status, performance and ambition.
“This event reflects what we strive to do at Molière in the Park—connect classical works with contemporary voices and create space for audiences of all backgrounds to engage with theater in meaningful and accessible ways,” said Lucie Tiberghien, founding executive director of MIP.
The production features Lakisha May, known for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding on Broadway, alongside Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson, whose screen work includes Lost and Saw. They are joined by Brooks Brantly, Luca Fontaine, Naomi Lorrain, Daniel Pearce and Anne-Sophie de Villeroy.
While the works may seem like opposites on paper, tragedy alongside comedy, new writing next to a centuries-old text, the connection runs deeper. Both center women navigating pressure, expectation and desire, tracing how those tensions shift and sometimes stay the same, over time.
The event continues Molière in the Park’s ongoing collaboration with BRIC and its broader push to keep high-quality theater free and accessible across Brooklyn. The approach is simple: remove cost barriers and bring audiences into shared public spaces where stories can resonate across communities.
“BRIC amplifies innovators, media-makers and communities shaping culture — from emerging creators to lifelong storytellers,” said Deron Johnston, chief program officer at BRIC.
The performance also sets the stage for a wider 2026 season. A workshop presentation of Don Juan is scheduled for June at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, followed by a pop-up preview in August at Domino Square in Williamsburg. The full outdoor production runs Sept. 5-27 at the LeFrak Center in Prospect Park.
The season wraps in November with the OneLove OneTheater Gala, supporting the organization’s continued investment in free public theater.
Reservations are open and space is limited.
