An Enemy of the People

At NYU’s Skirball Center

March 30

An Enemy of the People

by Henrik Ibsen

“Aquila Theatre’s presentation of Henrik Ibsen’s timeless classic ‘An Enemy of the People’ was nothing short of a triumph.”

– The Bermuda Royal Gazette

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“easily the most soul-stirring performance of this year.”

– The Bermuda Sun

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In Aquila Theatre’s thrilling new production of the Henrik Ibsen classic, An Enemy of the People, “the strongest man in the world is the man who stands most alone.” This exciting drama explores the impact of severe eco-issues on a small town and the consequences to one man of uncovering the truth.

Dr. Stockmann, a trusted physician, makes a shocking discovery. The celebrated town spa, which serves as the major source of local income, is toxic! Tensions flare as Dr. Stockmann is desperate to convince his brother, the town mayor, of this life-threatening health scare. In this gripping tale of one man taking on City Hall, the doctor and ‘self-proclaimed genius’ must stand up for his passionate beliefs in an effort to save lives.

This influential play, by one of the most important playwrights of all time, has generated many stage and film adaptations including Arthur Miller’s 1950 adaptation, An Enemy of the People, and Steven Spielberg’s legendary film, Jaws. Inspired by the contemporary relevance of Ibsen’s play, Aquila is producing An Enemy of the People as an entirely green production with the smallest possible carbon footprint.

The New York Times describes Aquila as “a classically trained, modernly hip troupe.”

Directed by Peter Meineck

Kevin Shaw
Technical Director, Lighting Designer

Cast

Damian Davis
Dr. Thomas Stockmann

Leandra Ashton
Katrine Stockmann

James Lavender
Peter Stockmann

Lauren Davis
Petra Stockmann

Howard Crossley
Aslaksen

Owen Young
Hovstad

Lucy Black
Mortine Kiil

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