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The Elephant Man

TheatreWorks

June 20-July 15, 2007

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Winner of every major award for drama, this enthralling, ravishingly theatrical play chronicles the life of John Merrick, the deformed 19th century carnival attraction who became an urbane and clever favorite of Victorian society. His dream of recognition as a man like any other propels a quest for acceptance and equality that touches the heart of the human experience. Portrayed without makeup or device, the Elephant Man is one of the epic characters of contemporary theatre. Brief partial nudity.

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  Dates:
  June 20-July 15, 2007

• Venue Info

  Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

  500 Castro Street Mountain View, CA 94041

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  Free parking is available in the garage under the Center for Performing Arts. Street parking is also available.

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  • Event Name: The Elephant Man
    "Couldn't keep my interest"
    Review posted by: Live Arts Lover from Los Altos, CA, Jul 12, 2007
    

    Actually nodded off a bit in the second act and I wasn't the only one. However, overhead others raving about it. Sets were, as always with TW, fabulous. Acting was very good. There just seemed to be a... Expand

    Actually nodded off a bit in the second act and I wasn't the only one. However, overhead others raving about it. Sets were, as always with TW, fabulous. Acting was very good. There just seemed to be a lack of tension, or of interest for that matter. Collapse

  • Event Name: The Elephant Man
    "Pluses and Minuses to The Elephant Man"
    Review posted by: TheaterBuff from Sunnyvale, CA, Jul 10, 2007
    

    The Elephant Man has its highlights, but also a few problems. First the good points - the acting was well done, especially Aldo Billingslea playing the lead. Aldo had a tough role in that he had to... Expand

    The Elephant Man has its highlights, but also a few problems. First the good points - the acting was well done, especially Aldo Billingslea playing the lead. Aldo had a tough role in that he had to portray the Elephant Man character without makeup. He succeeded well with coordinated (but not overdone) hunched, twisting body movements and slurred speech. Additionally, the costume designs and outfits were excellent; a definite cut about the usual fare. On the downside, the play itself moves slowly, especially in the first half as it relies entirely too much on dialog. The second half picks up with a good role switching fantasy by John Merrick that contrasts the differing social worlds that he sees. Overall, I give it 3 out of 5 stars. Collapse

  • Event Name: The Elephant Man
    "Eleph-Yawn"
    Review posted by: beth martin from Palo Alto, Ca, Jul 07, 2007
    

    A tough play to do well; not the actors fault; director missed the intent of the playwrite; And not a play about Christ; Watch the film with John Hurt; Should be as edgy as Equus; Did not believe... Expand

    A tough play to do well; not the actors fault; director missed the intent of the playwrite; And not a play about Christ; Watch the film with John Hurt; Should be as edgy as Equus; Did not believe actors as result. Watered down for the community. Sorry. Collapse

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