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The Elephant Man

Presented by University of North Dakota Dept. of Theater Arts at Burtness Theatre

November 13-November 17, 2007

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The Elephant Man is a dramatized look at the life of John (Joseph) Merrick, a horribly disfigured man who became a celebrity in the late 19th Century while under the care of his benefactor Dr. Frederick Treves. The play recounts the years from when Merrick is exhibited in freak shows to Dr. Treves’ rescue and care for the “elephant man” to Merrick’s early death. The central issue of the play, however, is not so much about Merrick’s disfigurement, as it is about Treves’ motives in taking care of Merrick. Although Dr. Treves is a compassionate man to an extent, he views Merrick as a specimen to be studied and transformed into what English society considered to be “normal.” As The Elephant Man exemplifies, Merrick demonstrates he is more “normal” than the society around him.

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    Burtness Theatre

    271 Centenial Drive Department of Theater Arts, Chandler Hall
    Grand Forks, ND 58202-8136

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    Tickets: $12.00 adults, $6.00 students w/ID

  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    November 13-November 17, 2007

    Times:
    7:30pm

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    • Event Name: The Elephant Man
      "Another impressive performance"
      Review posted by: Kathy Leiphon from Grand Forks, ND, USA, Nov 18, 2007
      

      The Elephant Man proved to be another excellent performance by UND's Theater Department. The acting was believable and emotionally involved. Overall, the show was well put together and acted as a... Expand

      The Elephant Man proved to be another excellent performance by UND's Theater Department. The acting was believable and emotionally involved. Overall, the show was well put together and acted as a catalyst to launch many of the actors into the next level of performance. Also, the quick changes were amazing! Collapse

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      "Another impressive performance"
      Review posted by: Kathy Leiphon from Grand Forks, ND, USA, Nov 18, 2007
      

      The Elephant Man proved to be another excellent performance by UND's Theater Department. The acting was believable and emotionally involved. Overall, the show was well put together and acted as a... Expand

      The Elephant Man proved to be another excellent performance by UND's Theater Department. The acting was believable and emotionally involved. Overall, the show was well put together and acted as a catalyst to launch many of the actors into the next level of performance. Also, the quick changes were amazing! Collapse

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