Molière In The Park Returns To BRIC In Brooklyn

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NEW YORK, NY (April 2026) — Molière in the Park (MIP), Brooklyn’s home for free, world-class theater, renews its partnership with  BRIC Arts Media this spring with A Very Modern Classical Evening with Molière in the Park, a special one-night-only Stoop Share presentation on May 14, 2026, at 7PM at BRIC House (647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY).

Free and open to the public, the evening features a compelling double-bill that brings contemporary and classical voices into conversation. The program includes The Regulars, a short tragedy in verse by rapper, actor, and playwright Le’Asha Julius about lovers torn apart by political bloodshed, paired with Molière’s legendary comedy of manners The Ludicrous Ladies, starring Lakisha May (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding on Broadway) and Emmy Award-winner Michael Emerson (LOST, SAW).

The full cast includes Brooks Brantly, Michael Emerson, Luca Fontaine, Naomi Lorrain, Lakisha May, Daniel Pearce, and Anne-Sophie de Villeroy.

Together, these works offer a dynamic dialogue between past and present, with Julius’ contemporary text and Molière’s classic comedy illuminating shared themes of female empowerment, status, and social performance—bridging centuries through language, rhythm, and theatrical form.

Pairing The Regulars with The Ludicrous Ladies may at first seem like a study in contrast—new versus old, tragedy versus comedy—but the works ultimately reveal striking parallels. Both center impassioned women navigating complex desires shaped by the social constraints around them, offering a layered reflection on how those struggles have evolved, or persisted, across time.

“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.

“BRIC amplifies innovators, media-makers, and communities shaping culture — from emerging creators to lifelong storytellers,” said Deron Johnston, Chief Program Officer, BRIC. “Moliere in the Park are comrades in that movement. We’re proud to renew this partnership and excited by the works they’ll present with us this season.” 

This presentation deepens MIP’s ongoing partnership with BRIC and continues the organization’s mission to present free, high-quality theater across Brooklyn, removing economic barriers while fostering connection across communities.

All performances are free and open to the public. Advance reservations are now open and encouraged, as space is limited: Reserve your free tickets here. 

UPCOMING 2026 PROGRAMMING

Following its BRIC presentation, Molière in the Park will continue its 2026 programming across Brooklyn with a series of workshops, pop-up performances, and its signature outdoor production:

June 19, 2026 – Don Juan Workshop Presentation (Invite Only)
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
A private, work-in-process presentation following a five-day developmental workshop of Molière’s Don Juan, translated by Stephen Wadsworth.

August 14, 2026 (Rain Date: August 15) – Don Juan Pop-Up Presentation
Domino Square, Williamsburg
A free, public preview offering audiences an early look at MIP’s reimagining of one of Molière’s most provocative works.

September 5–27, 2026 – Don Juan in Prospect Park
LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
MIP’s signature free outdoor production returns for a four-week run, bringing bold, contemporary interpretations of classical theater to thousands of New Yorkers.

November 9, 2026 – OneLove OneTheater Gala
Location TBD

MIP’s annual fundraising gala celebrating community, artistry, and access to the arts.

Molière in the Park’s 2026 programming continues its commitment to presenting theater that is free, inclusive, and reflective of the diverse communities it serves—inviting audiences to gather, reflect, and experience storytelling together in shared public space. 

For more information and updates, visit www.moliereinthepark.org.

ABOUT MOLIÈRE IN THE PARK

Molière in the Park (MIP) is a Brooklyn-based theater company dedicated to fostering empathy, dialogue, and community through free theater, founded on the belief that access to the arts benefits all,  individually and collectively. MIP presents professional performances across Brooklyn, with a yearly 4-week run at LeFrak center at Lakeside in Prospect Park, removing economic and social barriers to participation while bringing people together across neighborhood, and backgrounds. 

MIP’s programming centers on the works of Molière, presented in contemporary translations and vibrant productions that resonate with modern audiences while preserving the integrity of Molière’s language. Since its founding, the company has produced Molière’s plays annually, including Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, The Miser, The Imaginary Invalid, and The School for Wives, with productions staged both in person and online, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guided by a vision of a Brooklyn where all communities benefit equally from access to the arts, Molière in the Park is committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices. The organization’s casting, hiring, and programming decisions reflect these values, prioritizing representation, accessibility, and public engagement at every level of its work.

Molière in the Park offers all performances free to the public and collaborates with local artists, educators, and cultural partners to deepen community connection and expand access to theater across New York City.

For more information, visit https://www.moliereinthepark.org and follow Molière in the Park on Instagram, TikTok  and Facebook @moliereinthepark.

ABOUT BRIC:

BRIC is one of New York City’s premier cultural nonprofits – a hybrid arts presenter, media producer, and educator. For almost 50 years, we’ve partnered with innovators and underserved communities to spotlight voices that deserve to be heard, through such tentpole programs as BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, BRIC JazzFest, BRIC House Party, BRIC TV, BCAT, Stoop Share, and multiple artist residencies, workshops, and classes. In 2025, BRIC became the first media organization to join NYC’s prestigious Cultural Institutions Group. For emerging creators, lifelong storytellers, and communities shaping culture, BRIC is the amplifier.bricartsmedia.org