(2024) The Elephant Man | Odesa Company

An Elgin Theatre Guild /
Odesa Company Co-Production

THE ELEPHANT MAN

Written by
Bernard Pomerance

Oct. 3 - 13, 2024
Princess Ave. Playhouse
St. Thomas, ON

Synopsis

The incredible true story of a profoundly deformed man who escapes life in a sideshow and searches for humanity in the world... and himself.

Genre: Drama / Tragedy

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Act 1 Photos | Act 2 Photos | Program (PDF)

2025 WODL Award Nomination:

Most Promising Newcomer (Sierra Richardson)

Cast

Dustin Didham
Dr. Frederick Treves

Ben Kennes
Joseph (John) Merrick

Mike Carriere
Carr Gomm

Laura Williams
Mrs. Kendal

Sue Harrington
Ross

Daniel Jewlal
Bishop How / Conductor

Mariana Hrnjak
Snork / London Policeman

James Sealy
Will / Belgian Policeman

Marc Motiejunas
Lord John / Man at Fairgrounds

Amy Rose Dickson
Pinhead / Duchess

Anna Lee-Diemert
Pinhead / Countess

Sierra Richardson
Pinhead / Nurse Ireland

Aurora Clarke
Miss Sandwich / Princess Alexandra

Creative Team

Co-Producer: Mariann Sawyer
Co-Producers: Chris Smalley & Scott Smalley
Directors: Chris Smalley & Scott Smalley
Stage Manager: Jeremy Hewitson
Stage Management: Katie Addley
Stage Management: Braxton Boutilier
Production Designer: Chris Smalley
Props Master: Sean Coleman
Music Composer: Matthew Vriesen
Sound Designer: James Sealy
Sound Operator: Bianca Mattos
Lighting Designers: Frank Almeida & Rob Coles
Lighting Operator: Adam Smalley
Makeup Designer: Lindsay Alvaro
Hair Designer: Kevin Smith
Costume Designers: Tannis Daoust & Annette Kavelaars-Burrows
Seamstress: Nancy Beer-Daoust
Master Carpenter: Ian Jarvis
Lead Painter: Beverly Kimmerly
Scenic Designer: Holly Calnan
Scenic Artist: Mike Carriere
Special Thanks: Sam Stack-Couture
Photography: Ross Davidson

Press Coverage

"The Elephant Man" | Hometown St. Thomas Magazine (October 2024)

Social Media Reactions

Deborah Kelliher
St Thomas Proud, Theatre! Wonderful production, with a fabulously, talented cast!
October 13, 2024, 8:08 (Facebook)

Don Millar
I saw this show tonight, and it was brilliant! Bring at least one Kleenex. You’re going to need it! It is well worth the trip to St. Thomas to see it.
October 11, 2024, 00:25 (Facebook)

Kim BraineOtt
Excellent performance this afternoon. So moving and riveting! Don’t be surprised if you have tears in your eyes at some points, because the subject matter is so emotional. The actors are so professional and so amazing! This is a show not to be missed.
October 6, 2024, 23:20 (Facebook)

Marian Redinger
I just saw this play. The directors are phenomenal. The play is very powerful. The actor that played “The Elephant Man” was superb. His expressions with the words was brilliant. He captured the body movements of the Elephant Man [...] It is a must see!
October 6, 2024, 20:50 (Facebook)