Our 2011-12 Season
The Elephant Man
by Bernard Pomerance
Set against the backdrop of Victorian England’s Whitechapel, the seedy London district made famous by Jack the Ripper, The Elephant Man tells the tale of Joseph Merrick, a side show attraction who transforms from object of disgust to society darling under the care of celebrated physician Frederick Treves. In this compelling drama, SSP sheds light on what it means to express our humanity. The 1979 Tony Award-winning Best Play.
Performances October 21–November 13, 2011.
In honor of those who have served our country in the military, SSP is offering all veterans free admission on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11.
Mark Twain: Patriot, Teacher, Philosopher
by John Oster
This is a world premiere stage adaptation of Twain’s stories, essays and other writings by SSP member John Oster. Works include The War Prayer, The Diaries of Adam and Eve, Letters from the Earth and more. “The emphasis of the text will be on Twain’s patriotism, his philosophy and his lifelong quest to change the world and make it a better place as he tries to make the people in it better,” commented Oster.
Performances
are February 17–March 11, 2012.
Figments
by Billy St. John
Rick Jacobs is a playwright with a wild imagination. As he attempts to overcome a massive case of writer’s block, the audience sees four figments of his imagination play out the opening scene of his next murder mystery. He—and they—is/are interrupted by the arrival of his neighbor, Loni, with whom Rick is secretly, and hopelessly, in love. As Rick’s thoughts bounce between his frustrating love life and his play, the real people and the figments of Rick’s imagination clash riotously with the fictional characters in his play.
Performances are April 27–May 20, 2012.
