10.23.2009
"An Enemy of the People,” written by Henrik Ibsen and translated by Christopher Hampton, will be presented by the College of Lake County Theatre Department on two weekends, Nov. 13-21. This classic Ibsen drama concerns political hypocrisy, environmental damages, an obsessed media and a world where science is both the problem and the solution.
Ibsen is celebrated as one of the world’s greatest playwrights and the father of modern drama, and his brilliant “An Enemy of the People” remains as provocative, relevant and vital as ever, according to director Scott Mullins, a CLC adjunct theatre faculty member since 2003.
Mullins earned a master’s degree in directing from DePaul University, founded a theatre company in Connecticut and was involved in TimeLine Theatre Company’s 2004 production of “Hannah and Martin,” a “Jeff” Award winner. He directed CLC’s theatre for young audiences’ production of “The Little Prince” in 2007.
“How is this play not relevant to what’s going on today? It’s an incredibly relevant and great piece of theatre,” Mullins said. At a time when the world was changing dramatically, Ibsen did groundbreaking work by delving into Sigmund Freud’s psychological theories and writing about our inner lives and the internal conflicts, according to Mullins.
When the play’s protagonist, Dr. Stockmann, discovers that his town’s water supply is contaminated, he refuses to be silenced, believing he is doing the right thing by making the news public. To his surprise, the town turns against him and brands him “an enemy of the people.”
“Dr. Stockmann doesn’t realize all the economic, social concerns that are apart from the fact that the water is polluted and is going to kill people,” Mullins said.
Other relevant topics included in the play are the press and its power to decide what is truth and what is reality, difficult family relationships, healthcare issues and economic pressures.
“Despite the serious issues discussed in the play, there is drama, comedy, conflict and passion. It will move audiences and give them a lot to discuss – this is the kind of theatre that people want to talk about and debate,” said Craig Rich, theatre department co-chair.
College of Lake County Theatre Department
“An Enemy of the People” cast:
Dr. Stockmann: Andy Montano of Mundelein; Peter (Mayor): Robbie Bock of Lake Villa; Katrine: Jordon Coleman of Zion; Hovstad: Nicholas Batson of Wauconda; Petra: Alexis Aranda of Hainesville; Billing: Marino Korevis of Homewood; Kiil: Vince Manno of Lake Villa; Aslaksen: Romeo Sobrepena of Lindenhurst; Horster: Steven Treadwell of Wauconda; Lukas Kuehn as Ejlif and Gage Mullins as Morten. Ensemble members include Patrick Adamek, Peter Hawryla, Dominique Hines, Kim Kuzma, John McElvogue, Phil Montano and Joe Russell.
The play will be presented in the Studio Theatre on Nov. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the CLC Box Office in the James Lumber Center on the Grayslake campus, 19351 W. Washington St. Tickets are available by phone at (847) 543-2300. Or buy tickets online.
Tickets are $10 for the general public and $8 for CLC students/alumni/staff/seniors 65 and over and JLC subscribers. Ticket prices include a $1 per ticket facility fee.
For group sales information, call (847) 543-2431 or e-mail Group Sales. To request sign language interpreting, please contact the Box Office at least two weeks in advance.
Theatre Department facts
The remainder of the 2009-10 CLC theatre season includes the following productions: “Angels in America: Millennium Approaches,” Feb. 26 to March 6; “School for Scandal,” April 16-24; and “Urinetown: The Musical,” July 16-25.
The 2008-09 CLC theatre season broke all previous attendance records, with 9,166 people attending 34 performances of five productions. College shows feature talented CLC students as well as seasoned actors from the Lake County community, who are invited to audition. For audition information, contact the Communication Arts, Humanities and Fine Arts division at (847) 543-2040. The CLC Theatre Department offers 13 different courses and an Associate in Arts degree.
CLC Theatre presents Ibsen's 'An Enemy of the People'
Andy Montano (left) as Dr. Stockmann and Nicholas Batson as Hovstad rehearse a scene from Henrik Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People.”
Ibsen is celebrated as one of the world’s greatest playwrights and the father of modern drama, and his brilliant “An Enemy of the People” remains as provocative, relevant and vital as ever, according to director Scott Mullins, a CLC adjunct theatre faculty member since 2003.
Mullins earned a master’s degree in directing from DePaul University, founded a theatre company in Connecticut and was involved in TimeLine Theatre Company’s 2004 production of “Hannah and Martin,” a “Jeff” Award winner. He directed CLC’s theatre for young audiences’ production of “The Little Prince” in 2007.
“How is this play not relevant to what’s going on today? It’s an incredibly relevant and great piece of theatre,” Mullins said. At a time when the world was changing dramatically, Ibsen did groundbreaking work by delving into Sigmund Freud’s psychological theories and writing about our inner lives and the internal conflicts, according to Mullins.
When the play’s protagonist, Dr. Stockmann, discovers that his town’s water supply is contaminated, he refuses to be silenced, believing he is doing the right thing by making the news public. To his surprise, the town turns against him and brands him “an enemy of the people.”
“Dr. Stockmann doesn’t realize all the economic, social concerns that are apart from the fact that the water is polluted and is going to kill people,” Mullins said.
Other relevant topics included in the play are the press and its power to decide what is truth and what is reality, difficult family relationships, healthcare issues and economic pressures.
“Despite the serious issues discussed in the play, there is drama, comedy, conflict and passion. It will move audiences and give them a lot to discuss – this is the kind of theatre that people want to talk about and debate,” said Craig Rich, theatre department co-chair.
College of Lake County Theatre Department
“An Enemy of the People” cast:
Dr. Stockmann: Andy Montano of Mundelein; Peter (Mayor): Robbie Bock of Lake Villa; Katrine: Jordon Coleman of Zion; Hovstad: Nicholas Batson of Wauconda; Petra: Alexis Aranda of Hainesville; Billing: Marino Korevis of Homewood; Kiil: Vince Manno of Lake Villa; Aslaksen: Romeo Sobrepena of Lindenhurst; Horster: Steven Treadwell of Wauconda; Lukas Kuehn as Ejlif and Gage Mullins as Morten. Ensemble members include Patrick Adamek, Peter Hawryla, Dominique Hines, Kim Kuzma, John McElvogue, Phil Montano and Joe Russell.
The play will be presented in the Studio Theatre on Nov. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the CLC Box Office in the James Lumber Center on the Grayslake campus, 19351 W. Washington St. Tickets are available by phone at (847) 543-2300. Or buy tickets online.
Tickets are $10 for the general public and $8 for CLC students/alumni/staff/seniors 65 and over and JLC subscribers. Ticket prices include a $1 per ticket facility fee.
For group sales information, call (847) 543-2431 or e-mail Group Sales. To request sign language interpreting, please contact the Box Office at least two weeks in advance.
Theatre Department facts
The remainder of the 2009-10 CLC theatre season includes the following productions: “Angels in America: Millennium Approaches,” Feb. 26 to March 6; “School for Scandal,” April 16-24; and “Urinetown: The Musical,” July 16-25.
The 2008-09 CLC theatre season broke all previous attendance records, with 9,166 people attending 34 performances of five productions. College shows feature talented CLC students as well as seasoned actors from the Lake County community, who are invited to audition. For audition information, contact the Communication Arts, Humanities and Fine Arts division at (847) 543-2040. The CLC Theatre Department offers 13 different courses and an Associate in Arts degree.