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The Imaginary Invalid
 Argan's
household is at sixes and sevens because he spends his days focused
on imaginary illnesses. As Doctor and Apothecary bills pile up, he
decides to marry his daughter Angelique off to Thomas Diaphorus, the
slow-witted son of Dr. Diaphorus, just to have a doctor in the
family. But Angelique has pledged her heart to Cleante, a clever
young man who poses as her music teacher in order to infiltrate the
engagement party.Toinette, the
saucy maid, and Argan's quick-tempered brother, Beralde, plot
together to overthrow the control Argan's doctors have on him. In a
moment of brilliant madness, Toinette poses as yet another doctor
who advises Argan to cast off all the others - but can she make it
stick? Especially since her fake beard keeps slipping?
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