SLT Audition
Auditions: The Elephant Man
By Bernard Pomerance
Audition one
Date: 4 Dec 2022
Time: 16:45 - 18:45
Location: SLT - SE27 9NS
Audition two
Date: 5 Dec 2022
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
Location: SLT - SE27 9NS
The Elephant Man is based on the life of John (Joseph) Merrick, a young man with severe physical deformities, who was a freak attraction in travelling sideshows in the latter part of the 19th century. After abandonment and robbery by his manager in Brussels and a narrow escape from the unruly mob at Liverpool Street station, Merrick was admitted to the London Hospital in Whitechapel under the care of a famous young doctor who educated him and introduced him to London society. Under Treves’ guidance, Merrick changed from an object of pity to the urbane and witty favourite of the aristocracy and literati. But his dream to become a man like others is a hope that will always be dashed.
This is an ensemble piece of nine actors (6M and 3F) who will play all parts.
Two male actors will play John Merrick and Frederick Treves.
Three female actors will play: Mrs Kendall, Duchess, Countess, Princess Alexandra, Nurse Sandwich, three “pinheads”
Four male actors will play: Carr Gomm, Ross, Belgian policeman, London policeman, Man at fairground, Train conductor, Bishop Walsham, Porter at London hospital, Snork, Lord John
Director: Barry Hooper
Performances: 21 - 25 Mar 2023
First Rehearsal: 8 Jan 2023
Characters:
Dr Frederick Treves: Surgeon and teacher, 30s
John (Joseph) Merrick: The Elephant Man, 20s to 30s
Mrs Kendall: An actress
Duchess:
Countess:
Princess Alexandra:
Nurse Sandwich:
Three “pinheads”: A Belgian sideshow attraction
Carr Gomm: Administrator of the London Hospital
Ross: Manager of the Elephant Man
Belgian policeman:
London policeman:
Man at fairground:
Train conductor:
Bishop Walsham:
Porter at London hospital:
Snork: Also a porter
Lord John: A shady businessman
