An Enemy of the People
by Henrik Ibsen
September 16, 2014 – October 26, 2014
Mainspace
Dr. Stockmann has made a shocking discovery, but to go public with it will spell the end of his town’s prosperity. The people don’t know that the local baths are contaminated with industrial waste, and if the world finds out, it will send the community into economic collapse. Ibsen’s timely parable echoes with the questions of today as it grapples with how we balance our conscience and our comfort. Censored scientists, environmental crises, the pitfalls of democracy, and anarchist manifestos – An Enemy of the People is as alive now as it was in 1882.
★★★½ out of 4 – “This take on Ibsen is the next best thing to a classic.” – The Globe and Mail
★★★★½ – “A definite must-see this season” – Theatromania.com
“Highly sophisticated, intelligent, provocative and creative” – Joyce Aster, Tarragon Patron
“[This show] re-affirms one’s faith in the creative minds and talents alive and well in our fair city.” – Mel Kochberg, Tarragon Patron
The estimated running time is 1 hour and 45 minutes with no intermission.
Cast and Crew
Writer – Henrik Ibsen
Toronto Staging – Richard Rose
Adaptation Writer – Florian Borchmeyer
Translator – Maria Milisavljevic
Stage Manager – Marinda de Beer
Lighting Designer – Jason Hand
Assistant Director – David Jansen
Apprentice Stage Manager – Robin Munro
Musical Director and Sound Designer – Thomas Ryder Payne
Set and Costume Designer – Michelle Tracey
Script Coordinator – Johnny Wideman
Actors – Tom Barnett , Joe Cobden , Matthew Edison , Brandon McGibbon , Richard McMillan , Tamara Podemski , Rick Roberts
