Circle Theatre Players announces their production of The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance, directed by Eric Washburn. Show times are May 31, June 1,6,7,8 at 8pm and matinees June 2nd and 9th at 2:30pm on stage at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts, 3880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY. This moving story about life, love and doing what’s right for your fellow man won the 1979 Tony Award for Best Play. Prepaid ticket information can be seen on slca-ctp.org. Ticket prices are $18 Adults, $10 under the age of 18.
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The script is based upon the life of Joseph Merrick, a man so physically deformed that he became known as the “Elephant Man.” With very few options open to him, Merrick (whose first name is John in Pomerance’s play) is forced to display himself to the public in traveling sideshows. Eventually, however, he finds himself alone and destitute in London. Due to the kindness of one Dr. Frederick Treves, Merrick is soon admitted into the London Hospital for care and observation. Treves becomes determined to help Merrick lead a normal life, and Merrick soon becomes the toast of society. In the end however, John Merrick, The Elephant Man, finds that normality isn’t something he can achieve, or that he even necessarily wants.
FREDERICK TREVES – a surgeon and teacher- Anthony Halloway
CARR GOMM – administrator of the London Hospital – George Filieau
ROSS – Manager of the Elephant Man- Tyler Pettell
JOHN MERRICK – the Elephant Man – Bill Douglas
LORD JOHN, PORTER – at the London Hospital- Brian Sheldon
MRS. KENDAL – an actress- Siobhan Shea
PRINCESS ALEXANDRA- Diane Doring
Circle Theatre Players Present “The Elephant Man” Circle Theatre Players announces their production of The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance, directed by Eric Washburn.
