Parson's Nose Opens Season with Gogol's THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR

Parson's Nose Theater (PNT), the acclaimed classical comedy theater company, will open their 2017-18 season with a world premiere, 75 minute adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's The Government Inspector. The play marks their first Full Production in the company's new permanent home in Pasadena, The Parson's Nose Abbey.

"Welcome to Kraszny, Russia", says PNT Producing Director Lance Davis, "Where corruption is the tradition, the Mayor rules, and the only thing that could go wrong would be a government inspector nosing around, asking questions."

Davis distilled Gogol's comedy into a 75-minute adaptation to introduce this classic story from 1836 to the modern audience. "Consistent with our mission to both entertain and educate, we're introducing people to a classic comedy they may not be familiar with."

The cast of The Government Inspector includes Parson's Nose Company veterans Paul Perri, James Calvert, Mary Chalon, Barry Gordon, John Harnagel and Jill Rogosheske. Davis wrote the adaptation. "I'm also directing, when they let me, playing a couple of parts, and washing the glasses."

Parson's Nose Theater presents Nikolai Gogol's The Government Inspector. Previews: October 14,15, and 20, Runs: October 21 - November 12, 2017. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm.

Parson's Nose Theater performs at their new home, The Parson's Nose Abbey, located at 95 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101. Entrance on Holly St.

Parson's Nose Theater presents The Government Inspector as part of their Full Production Series. Ticket prices are $30 for Adults, $20 for Seniors, $15 for Students. Reservations online at www.parsonsnose.com or by calling 626-403-7667. Preview Performances are "Pay What You Will". Ages 12+.