Gogol's THE DIARY OF A MADMAN

Poprishchin is a disenchanted civil servant. He is single, out of money, losing his hair, and unable to secure a promotion. In the evening he vents his frustration in his diary. Entries shift from belittling reports of his superiors, to his obsession with his boss’ daughter, to a suspicion that dogs can talk. When Poprishchin reads that the King of Spain has died without an heir, he realizes his destiny and declares himself King Ferdinand VIII. Known for his play THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, Nikolai Gogol’s 1835 short story of a disillusioned every-man pushed to madness by thwarted ambition remains shockingly relevant and comedic. David Holman, Neil Armfield, and Geoffrey Rush adapt THE DIARY OF A MADMAN into a masterful send up of bureaucracy and a raw account of one man’s descent into madness. The cast features Daniel Fredrick and Rachel Brodeur. Light Design by John Burkland. Costumes by Jane Casanave. Original Music by David Cope. Set and Direction by Alexander Burns. Performance Schedule: Wednesday, February 13 at 7pm - Pay What You Can preview Thursday, February 14 at 7pm Friday, February 15 at 8pm Saturday, February 16 at 8pm - Opening Night Sunday, February 17 at 3pm Wednesday, February 20 at 7pm Thursday, February 21 at 7pm - Post-show Discussion Friday, February 22 at 8pm Saturday, February 23 at 8pm Sunday, February 24 at 3pm Wednesday, February 27 at 7pm Thursday, February 28 at 7pm Friday, March 1 at 8pm Saturday, March 2 at 8pm Sunday, March 3 at 3pm - Post-show Discussion Wednesday, March 6 at 7pm Thursday, March 7 at 7pm Friday, March 8 at 8pm Saturday, March 9 at 8pm Sunday, March 10 at 3pm To purchase tickets click http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showcode=dia111&ss=1 or call 1.877.238.5596. Tickets are $30 General Admission, $20 for seniors (65+), $15 for youth (25 and under). $10 rush tickets at the door for students and industry, pending availability.