Molière's DON JUAN at The Prospect Park Picnic House

Don Juan, one of French literary legend Molière's most controversial works, explores themes of class, sex, religion, and freedom, exposing societal hypocrisy along the way. A perfect blend of farce and profound ethical questioning, Don Juan remains just as thought-provoking, hilarious, and relevant as when it was first put on (and promptly censored by France's religious right) some 400 years ago.

🎟️ FREE to attend with RSVP

⏱️ Performance runtime: TBD

Directed by Lucie Tiberghien

Translation by Stephen Wadsworth

Starring Keshav Moodliar (Prince F*ggot, Studio Seaview; Henry 6, The Old Globe; The Odyssey, A.R.T. Boston; Tartuffe, MIP) as DON JUAN

(More to be announced)

Cello score by Johnathan Moore

Q&A for those of you who are new to MIP:

• Wait, what is Molière in the Park?

It’s like Shakespeare in the Park’s cool French cousin who lives in Brooklyn. We present a contemporary production of a Molière play every year for three weeks in Prospect Park and additional readings and events throughout the year. Always free. Always world class theater. Learn more at www.moliereinthepark.org

• Why Molière?

At MIP, we believe that Molière’s legendary plays, when produced through an inclusive and contemporary lens, explore the human condition in a way that promotes generosity of spirit, fosters unity over division, and spreads joy. Something we all need nowadays.

• Why Free?

We believe that arts experiences spark ideas and conversations, keep history alive, challenge prejudice, and increase civic participation, but not all communities have equal access to these experiences. MIP seeks to address these inequalities by providing ALL Brooklynites with the benefits of high-quality theater at no cost. Thus far in 2025, 7456 individuals have reserved a ticket to one of our shows, with 61% of our Brooklyn audience coming from low-income zip codes and 45% from historically under represented communities where the majority of residents are people of color.

• Ok, amazing. How can I support MIP?

Join us for this staged reading at Prospect Park!

Produced by Molière in the Park, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance.

About Prospect Park Alliance

Prospect Park Alliance is the non-profit organization that sustains, restores and advances Prospect Park, Brooklyn's Backyard, in partnership with the City of New York. The Alliance provides critical staff and resources that keep the park green and vibrant for the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home. Learn more at www.prospectpark.org.

THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED, IN PART, BY PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY COUNCIL.​ This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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Thank you to all of our donors, including: The Auchincloss Foundation, Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust, The Evelyn Sharp Foundation, The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, The American Society of The French Legion of Honor, The Richenthal Foundation. Thomas Kail, Samira Wiley, Jon and Elizabeth Weiswasser, Stephan Haimo and Veronica Bulgari, Daniel Klingenstein, Paul and Alicia Brill, Puth Family Foundation, The Araca Group, Mary Vines, Anne Sophie de Villeroy and Bill and Judy Steul.

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We wish to express our gratitude to the Performers’ Unions: ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN GUILD OF MUSICAL ARTISTS, AMERICAN GUILD OF VARIETY ARTISTS, SAG-AFTRA through Theatre Authority, Inc. for their cooperation in permitting the Artists to appear on this program.