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Parson's Nose Theater to Open 2014-15 Season With THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, 10/18

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Parson's Nose Theater (PNT) begins their 15th Season with a Readers' Theater Series performance of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, featuring Barry Gordon as Shylock.

"In The Merchant of Venice, written in 1597, the young Shakespeare again performs his magic, taking elements from Italian tales and contemporary works (Marlowe's The Jew of Malta) and giving his own spin," explains PNT Artistic Director, Lance Davis. "His Christians are not merciful heroes, and his Shylock is not a greedy villain. His comedy does not end comfortably. Join us to listen to this brilliant 16th Century portrayal of justice vs. mercy. In today's darkness of world tension, a shaft of light is most welcome, isn't it?

Parson's Nose Theater's 2014-15 Season begins with The Merchant of Venice, October 18th at 7pm and October 19th at 3pm. Running time appx. 90 minutes plus intermission. Appropriate ages 12+. Parson's Nose Theater performs at Lineage Performing Arts Center located at 89 South Fair Oaks, Pasadena, CA 91105. Parson's Nose Readers Theater readings and productions are offered as "Pay What You Will". Reservations may be made online at www.parsonsnose.com or by calling 626-403-7667. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

About Parson's Nose Theater - Parson's Nose Theater is a non-profit, 501(c)3 theater company located in Pasadena, CA dedicated to introducing classical theater to modern audiences. Founded in 2000 by Lance Davis and Mary Chalon Davis, Parson's Nose has introduced approximately sixty-five fun, condensed, professional presentations of thirty-two comedies to over 65,000 kids and adults. Productions are presented in a fun, commedia dell-arte style that makes them both engaging and easy to understand. Parson's Nose is the only company in America devoted to this new way of experiencing the classics.

Pictured: Marisa Chandler and Barry Gordon in The School for Scandal.

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