The Elephant Man at Cornell

M. C. Cole and Luke Brooks.
Photo by Haley Severance.

Mount Vernon - "The Department of Theatre at Cornell College invites you to the upcoming production of The Elephant Man, by Bernard Pomerance. Winner of the 1979 Tony Award for Best Play, this production is directed by Cornell College professor Jim Van Valen.

The Elephant Man opens February 21st at 7:30 pm in Kimmel Theatre on the Cornell College Campus. The production runs February 22nd and 28th and March 1st at 7:30 pm and February 23rd at 2:00 pm. Audiences are invited to return or remain in the theatre for a Talk-Back with the cast and crew immediately following the production on Friday, February 28th. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors, non-Cornell students, and youth. Those with a Cornell College ID are admitted without charge.

The Elephant Man at Mount Mercy

Cedar Rapids - "In Director Nich Radcliffe's inventive re-imagining of Bernard Pomerance's 1979 Tony Winner, the Mount Mercy Drama Dept tells a heartbreaking and uplifting story of faith, friendship and mercy - unlike anything you've ever seen on stage.

The Elephant Man is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man, victim of rare skin and bone diseases, he has become the star freak attraction in traveling side shows. Found abandoned and helpless, he is admitted to London's prestigious Whitechapel hospital. Under the care of celebrated young physician Frederick Treves, Merrick is introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati only to be denied his ultimate dream, to become a man like any other.

Seating is limited! Order your tickets today!
Tickets: $10/Adults; $5/Students & Seniors; $2/Age 12 & Under

To reserve tickets or for more information, call 319-363-1323 x1229

Performances:
Friday, May 3rd - 7:30pm
Saturday, May 4th - 7:30pm
Sunday, May 5th - 1:30pm"

(Source: Duane Larson)