Parson's Nose Opens THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT Tonight

Parson's Nose Theater (PNT), the acclaimed classical comedic theater company, continues its 15th Season with The Madwoman of Chaillot, opening tonight, February 7th. Adapted by Artistic Director, Lance Davis, this 70-minute performance features many Parson's Nose Company Members as well as some guest artists.

"To be alive is to be fortunate, Roderick." - Countess Aurelia

Classic themes rekindled. Fracking, the Keystone pipeline, Alzheimer's, The Corporation are all issues we face today. There could not be a more timely play than Giraudoux's 1943 "The Madwoman of Chaillot." Oil is discovered below the streets of Paris, in the lovely arrondissement of Chaillot, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. Who can stop the derricks from tearing up the Café Chez Francis? A waitress, a rag picker, two young lovers and a team of eccentric women who still have something to say to Woodrow Wilson, even though he's dead.

"I love this play," says Parson's Nose Artistic Director Lance Davis. "Written in 1943, when the Nazis were marching into Paris, it says so much about what happens when the forces of destruction are left unchecked. The play is often done at the college and high school level because it has such wonderful parts for women, but it really takes on the power and glow of Paris when performed by a company of professionals such as ours. It's the kind of play where behind each laugh there's a truth peeking out to illuminate the everyday moments we take so much for granted. It's about the importance of living each moment lovingly and fearlessly."

The cast features Barry Gordon as Ragman and Mary Chalon as Countess Aurelia. Additional cast includes Amber Barnard, Alan Brooks, Dorothy Brooks, James Calvert, Marisa Chandler, Daniel Clark, Lance Davis, Gary Lamb, Paul Perri, and Jill Rogosheske.

Parson's Nose Theater's 2014-15 Season continues with The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux, February 7th - March 1st, Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 3pm.

Parson's Nose Theater performs at Lineage Performing Arts Center located at 89 South Fair Oaks, Pasadena, CA 91105

Parson's Nose Theater presents The Madwoman of Chaillot as part of their Full Production Series. All performances are "Pay What You Will" and reservations may be made online at www.parsonsnose.com or by calling 626-403-7667. Tickets may also be purchased at the door, but advanced phone reservations are encouraged. Ages 12+.

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