synopsis
“Tuppence only, step in and see! To live with his physical hideousness, incapacitating deformities and unremitting pain is trial enough, but to be exposed to the cruelly lacerating expressions of horror and disgust by all who behold him— is even more difficult to bear.”
(From The Elephant Man)
The Elephant Man, winner of numerous Tony Awards including Best Play, is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. Victim of rare skin and bone diseases and horribly deformed, he goes from the star freak attraction in traveling side shows to London society where he evolves from an object of pity to a witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati. His new popularity, however, only increases his frustration and isolation created by his deformed exterior. Has he simply traded one freak show for another?
The ASL Interpreted Performance, Sensory Tour, and a talkback with the cast will be held on the Sunday, January 22 performance at the Aurora Fox. The pre-show Sensory Tour provides visually impaired attendees an opportunity to explore the set and props of the show prior to the performance on a guided tour. To sign up for the Sensory Tour, please contact Tamara Arredondo at t.l.arredondo@gmail.com.
THIS PLAY CONTAINS PARTIAL NUDITY AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18.
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Elephant Man Cast Announced!
Role - Actor
Merrick - Daniel Traylor
Treves - Mark Dissette
Mrs. Kendal - Lucy Roucis
Carr Gomm - Jason Dorwart
Ross - Edward Blackshere
Bishop Walsam How - Don Mauck
Lord John/London Policeman/Ensemble - Brian Bernard
Miss Sandwich/ Princess Alexandra/ Beligian Policeman/ Ensemble - Briana Berthiaume
Snork/ Ensemble - Eric Vickers
Will [Porter]/ Conductor/ Ensemble - Jaime Lewis
Pinhead Manager/ Earl [Duchess]/ Ensemble - Sean McGee
Pinhead 1/ Ensemble - Rennie Hart
Pinhead 2/ Ensemble - Joceyln Roy
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