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Theatre Arts and Performance Studies

THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR The Government Inspector graphic

Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
From the original by Nikolai Gogol
Directed by Terry Glaser
October 20-23, 2011
USD Shiley Theatre, Camino Hall

Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. (matinee)

Synopsis: In one of the greatest - and funniest - classics of world theatre, the corrupt inhabitants of a provincial Russian village mistake an insignificant civil servant for a government inspector in disguise. In the ensuing panic, humanity is laid bare in all its vanity and greed. With a wild combination of slapstick farce and sharp social satire, this hilarious new adaptation gives fresh life to Gogol's comic masterpiece.

$11 general admission; $8 students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the Hahn University Center Box Office two weeks prior to the opening (619) 260-2727. Tickets will also be available one hour before curtain at the theatre box office.

Gogol events YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!

The Mysterious Dwarf

Written and performed by Terry Glaser

Sunday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m.
French Parlor, Founders Hall
Free

Spend an evening with Russian author Nikolai Gogol, as he takes you on a bizarre journey through his life and death. Terry Glaser, USD Theatre Arts and Performance Studies Department faculty member and director of the department's production of Gogol's The Government Inspector, brings this enigmatic writer to life in her one-person show, as Gogol tries to solve the riddle of his existence.

Gogol Fest!

A variety of presentations by USD faculty across the curriculum, regarding the writings of Nikolai Gogol and the inspiration he has provided to other artists over the last 150 years.

Event: SHADES OF GOGOL

Sunday, October 9th at 7:30 p.m.

French Parlor, Founders Hall

Speakers: Professors Fred Robinson and Dennis Rohatyn

Free

Terry Glaser as Nikolai Gogol

Terry Glaser as Nikolai Gogol

Photo courtesy of Pavlo Bosyy