CAST Presents THE ELEPHANT MAN 10/28-11/21

THE ELEPHANT MAN is based upon the true story of John Merrick, who though hideously deformed, reveals himself to be a man of remarkable intelligence and sensitivity.

Rescued from an existence as a side-show freak by the Victorian surgeon Frederick Treves, John Merrick becomes the toast of London society, patronized by lords,
ladies, clergymen and celebrities who admire his gentleness, deep faith and spirit and in the process, discover their own hidden flaws.

The play explores the nature of courage, heroism, morality, and what it means to be truly beautiful.

Enjoy a Dinner & Show Offer
CAST is pleased to offer patrons a Dinner & Show Combo
in partnership with Plaza-Midwood's new 'foodie' destination,
BISTRO LA BON, all for $49.

View the special 3-course pre-theater menu below. LA BON is located at 1322 Central Ave just across from Clement Ave. You may leave your car and walk across the street to the theater. Opt for your Dinner & Show when purchasing tickets online at CAST, then call for dinner reservations at 704.942.0216 and bring your ticket confirmation. Last seating is at 6:45 to guarantee 8 PM curtain. Price does not include beverages or gratuity.

CAST - BISTRO LA BON Pre-Theater Menu

First Course
Chilled Vichyssoise
or
La Bon House Salad

Entree
Swedish Meatballs
potato puree, lingonberry, cream beef au jus
or
Honey RoasTEd Scottish Salmon
wasabi potato, asian greens
or
Herb grilled Springer Mountain Farms Chicken
spinach gnocchi, porcini cream

Dessert
Flourless chocolate cake with fresh berries
or
Carrot cake with candied walnut, carrot marmalade

Reduced Price Ticket Packages Available for THE ELEPHANT MAN and remaining 5 Mainstage Shows

THE SEASON

December 9 - December 19
THE DAY THEY SHOT John Lennon
by James McClure
Where were you on that fateful day how did it change your life? This play builds the interwoven stories of New Yorkers who gather to pay tribute outside
the apartment building where John Lennon was shot to death.

January 13 - February 12
WHEN YOU COMIN' BACK RED RYDER?
by Mark Medoff
An unbalanced Vietnam War vet's car breaks down outside a rest stop in a small town in New Mexico; and the denizens and visitors of Foster's Diner are about to go through the most powerful experience of their lives. Imagine Pulp Fiction's Ringo and Honey Bunny meeting up with Leslie Howard and Bette Davis in The Petrified Forest.

March 3 - April 2
POPCORN
by Ben Elton
When somebody gets shot in a movie directed by Bruce Delamitri, it will be witty, stylish and backed by a great soundtrack. Among Bruce's enthusiastic fans are serial killers Wayne and Scout. They ultimately confront Bruce and his entourage to resolve the intertwined natures of art and violence and personal responsibility in this very black comedy.

April 21 - May 21
AGNES OF GOD
by John Pielmeier
A dead newborn is found at a convent and the mother - a naive, unworldly novitiate - insists the infant was a virgin birth. Dr. Martha Livingstone is assigned to the case and clashes with the Mother Superior who, expounding on the possibilities of miracles, adamantly wants the investigation dropped. Martha covers the full gamut of emotion
during the investigation - from nurturer to antagonist, from hard-nosed
court psychiatrist to faith searching healer.

June 16 - July 16
NEON PSALMS
by Thomas Strelich
It's a sorry situation in an isolated trailer home in the desert of Boron, California.
Luton Mears is obsessed with his turtles and Bonanza TV re-runs; his wife Patina is submerged in religion; and their grown daughter has moved back home and is
on her way to establishing a bad reputation. This black comedy asks: Is there a
substitute for the love of another human being and if so, what is the price exacted?