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Parson's Nose Theater

Grant Year

2022-23

Grant Program

General Operating Support

Award Amount

$27,000.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, Parson’s Nose Theater will present accessible, affordable classic theater to diverse audiences in Southern California. Funds will support our company of professional actors, as well as marketing, production and administrative costs.

Organization Summary

Experiencing a play at Parson’s Nose Productions is a unique theatrical experience. Our performing home, Parson’s Nose Theater, is an intimate space that brings audiences into close proximity to our company of seasoned professional actors. The theater offers flexible seating for only 40-60 audience members, allowing for human-to-human storytelling. Sets, costumes, and props are kept to a minimum to focus the artistry squarely on the performers.

The intimacy of the Parson’s Nose Theater space is perfect for robust pre- and post- performance talks with the performers. We offer play readings, concerts, and even screenings of classic silent films with live-to-picture music. We also use the Parson’s Nose Theater space for community discussions and a lecture series.

Our programs include:

Full Productions – For 2026-2027 we are planning four fully staged productions and three Reader’s Theater productions in our 90 minute format.

Parson’s Nose Audio Drama Podcasts, curated by Lance Davis, founder of Parson’s Nose Productions.

New Plays! Reading Series – A reader’s theater series highlighting the work of our Playwright in Residence, Hoyt Hilsman.

Women’s Theater Project – Curated by PNP Co-Founder and company member, Mary Chalon.

LatinX Reading Series – In partnership with the Amapola players.

Parson’s Nose Music Series – Touring ensembles such as Harvard Yardbirds and CalTech’s Octech.

Parson’s Nose Film Series – Screenings of classic films, sometimes with original live-to-picture music.

Organization

Parson's Nose Theater

Address

95 N MARENGO AVE STE 110

PASADENA

91101-1732

County

Los Angeles

Region

South – Los Angeles & Orange

Website

Email

Congressional District

District 28

State Assembly District

District 41

State Senate District

District 25

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