The Government Inspector

Performance Dates
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The Government Inspector satirizes corruption and self deception. In Gogol’s lampoon of provincial bureaucracy, Hlestakov, a civil servant who is running out of money, travels from Saint Petersburg to a small Russian town where his imagination runs rampant. When bumbling town officials mistake him for an incognito inspector, a comedy of errors unfolds and chaos ensues. Fearful that the investigation will unmask the town’s corruption, the Mayor enlists the help of his fellow government officials to cover up their misdeeds. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher.

Production Information

Approximate Running Time
120 minutes

Cast

Performer
Role
Postmaster
Grusha/Innkeeper's Wife/Corporal's Widow
Bobchinsky
Hospital Director
Hlestakov
School Principal
Dobchinsky

Creative Team

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Set Designer
Costume Designer
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