|
"The
Elephant Man" is the story of
Joseph Carey Merrick, a tragically deformed yet charming and
intelligent Englishman. Merrick was born with the deformation and
was abandoned at age 3. He was raised and made a living as a
sideshow freak. When his act becomes unprofitable he is abandoned
to survive in the streets of London alone. In an effort to save him
from the torments and mockery of the common man, Dr. Frederick
Treves takes in Merrick and provides him a home. The story examines
social views on disabilities and deformities and traces the journey
that Merrick is afforded by Dr. Treves and the kindness of the
famous actress Madge Kendal. The quest for normalcy leads the
"elephant man"
to heartbreak, anger, spiritual demise and death.
"The Elephant Man"
was written by Bernard Pomerance and is directed by Lincoln College
fine arts faculty member Chris Gray.
[to top of second column in this article]
 |
Lincoln College students performing in "The
Elephant Man" are as follows:
Jason Richards of Chicago plays John Merrick, Eric Wittke of
Waterman plays Dr. Frederick Treves, Ashley Davis of Sandwich plays
Carr Comm, Marvin Grant of Chicago plays Ross, Jacob Henderson of
Alton plays Bishop How, Emily Escobedo of Chicago plays Mrs.
Kendall, Sarah Johnson of Geneva plays pinhead 1, Beeta Cottrell of
Chicago plays pinhead 2, Cat Clark of Decatur plays pinhead 3,
Cassidy Young of Champaign plays pinhead manager and porter, Riynard
Wilson of Champaign plays police officer 1 and snork, Ashley Wolford
of Chicago plays police officer 2 and a duchess, Rosemary Snipes of
Chicago plays the conductor and a princess, Kenny Trotter of Hoffman
Estates plays Lord John and is a London police officer, and Dalia
Gomez of Chicago plays a London police officer and a countess.
Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, 28 and 29, with a matinee
performance at 2 p.m. Oct. 30. Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $4
for students 6-18 years of age and senior citizens. To reserve
tickets call (217) 732-3155, ext. 280, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
[Lincoln
College news release]
|
