In this classic farce, a young man pretends to be a war hero to impress a pretty girl. As his lies progress, so do his troubles – with hilarious results. Playwright Pierre Corneille’s comedy of manners is considered a groundbreaking work which influenced contemporaries such as the young Molière.

Includes a conversation with Larry F. Norman, Professor of French Literature, Theater, and Performance Studies at the University of Chicago.

Recorded in Los Angeles before a live audience at The James Bridges Theater, UCLA in April of 2013.

Lead funding for The Liar was made possible with support from the Sidney E. Frank Foundation.