Description:

Synopsis: This is the true story of an orphan named John Merrick, who was so physically deformed that he became known as the “Elephant Man.” Despite his hideous deformities, Merrick was an incredibly sweet, sensitive and intelligent human being, forced to display himself as a “sideshow freak” in travelling shows. He is found, and befriended, by a brilliant surgeon, who gives him a home in a London hospital for the remaining few years of his life. There he becomes the toast of Victorian London’s high society, but his thirst for normality brings about his eventual demise. A thoroughly moving and thoughtful play, which addresses the simple issue of what it means to be human.

Author: Bernard Pomerance

Director: Chris Shaw

Enquiries: Director: 0414 684 346

Characters Summary: 6M 2F

Characters:

REDERICK TREVES - a surgeon and teacher
CARR GOMM - administrator of the London Hospital
ROSS - Manager of the Elephant Man
JOHN MERRICK - the Elephant Man
THREE PINHEADS - three women freaks whose heads are pointed
BELGIAN POLICEMEN
LONDON POLICEMAN
MAN - at a fairground in Brussels
CONDUCTOR - of Ostend-London boat train
BISHOP WALSHAM HOW
PORTER - at the London Hospital
SNORK - also a porter
MRS. KENDAL - an actress
DUCHESS
COUNTESS
PRINCESS ALEXANDRA
LORD JOHN
NURSE, MISS SANDWICH

Precast Characters: None

Audition Venue: Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre

Theatre: Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre

Company Email: a.t.c@bigpond.net.au

Company Website: http://lilydaleatc.com/

Other Information: To book an audition, please contact the director, Chris Shaw, via email: ranackattack@hotmail.com or phone 0414 684 346.