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Arts Oct 07, 2015
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Androcles and the Lion. – Painting by Briton Riviere
By George Bernard Shaw, Adapted by Lance Davis
Parson’s Nose Theater (PNT), the acclaimed classical comedic theater company, begins its 16th Season with Androcles and the Lion, opening Saturday, Oct. 31st. This is Shaw’s whimsical retelling of Aesop’s fable, adapted by Artistic Director Lance Davis.
“George Bernard Shaw couldn’t occupy all the soap boxes in Hyde Park’s ‘Speakers’ Corner” at once, ‘so he wrote plays so that his characters could,” explained Davis. “In Androcles and the Lion he takes Aesop’s fable and spins it into a discussion about religion, the state, animal rights and martyrdom, complete with a waltzing lion. Christians await their fate in the Coliseum, in a Rome that is very much like London. They have just enough time for Shaw to ask us, ‘What would you happily die for?’”
The cast includes many Parson’s Nose Company favorites and features Barry Gordon as Androcles, a dentist and Ian Sproul as The Lion. Rounding out the cast is Jill Rogosheske as Meghaera, Marisa Chandler as Lavinia, James Calvert as Captain, Paul Perri as Ferrovius, John Harnagel as Caesar, and Lance Davis as Centurion. The design team includes sound and lighting design by Angie Vaughn, costume design by Holly Willaume, and set design by Jen Orsini.
Parson’s Nose Theater’s 2015-16 Season opens with Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw, Previews: Oct. 24-25, 2015, Performs: Oct. 31 – Nov. 22, Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.. No performances Nov. 1st or 15th.
Parson’s Nose Theater performs at Lineage Performing Arts Center located at 89 South Fair Oaks, Pasadena, CA 91105.
Parson’s Nose Theater presents Androcles and the Lion as part of their Full Production Series. All performances are “Pay What You Will” ($5-$25) 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 strongly encouraged. Ages 12+.
Marisa Chandler, Jill Rogosheske, Lance Davis, Paul Perri in The Middle Class Nobleman. – Courtesy Photo
