Newsletter/Mailing List Click here to sign up for our E-newsletter! The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens presents The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance New Indoor Studio Theatre Show! "I am not an elephant! I am not an animal! I am a human being! I am a man!" January 22-February 14 Friday & Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m. Tickets - $15.00; $10.00 students Tickets available online by clicking here or by calling the EmilyAnn at 847-6969 Reserve your seat now--only 35 seats available per show! The Elephant Man is a timeless, moving, and utterly astounding play that won a Tony award and every other major achievement for Best Play of 1979 (later starring John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins, in the 1980 film version that received eight Oscar nominations). Here is the true story of a remarkable man whose body, though hideously deformed, contains a remarkably sensitive, funny and intelligent being. 'Discovered' by a brilliant young doctor, Frederick Treves (played by Carl Galante), John Merrick (actor Patrick Byers) becomes the toast of society, patronized by lords, ladies, clergymen and celebrities who admired his gentleness, intelligence and deep faith. But Treves' and Merrick's belief that Merrick can become a man like any other is a dream never to be realized. Stunningly theatrical, this modern classic, laced with humor and pathos, explores the nature of courage, heroism, morality, and inner beauty. The production will be held in the EmilyAnn's newly renovated studio theatre which offers an intimate 35-seat setting. Directed by Bridget Farias and featuring favorite Wimberley and Austin actors Carl Galante, Patrick Byers, Dana Naughton, Ed Boyle, D.Heath Thompson, Alex Deleon, Laura Ray, Ariana Kahn, Jessica Sharpe, Derek Vandi, Kevin Vela, and Cyrus Mallison. Special Message from Ann Rolling With the festive bustle of Trail of Lights behind us, January has traditionally been a quiet month at the EmilyAnn. But 2010 is bringing exciting new changes. This year, we are delighted to present The Elephant Man which opens on Friday. We've been busy preparing our show box with new seating to create an intimate setting which will show off the amazing acting in this sensitive, thought-provoking play. So, gather up your friends, book group buddies, and guests and come out to the EmilyAnn for a wonderful evening. See you at the shows! Ann Thank You for Making the 12th Annual Trail of Lights a Big Success! More than 17,000 visitors were treated to beautiful displays and wonderful entertainment at the 12th Annual Trail of Lights. The EmilyAnn would like to thank all the Exhibitors, Yule Log Hosts, and Entertainers who came together to create this spectacular event. We hope you had as much fun as we did! Click here for a list of Exhibitors. Click here for a list of Yule Log Hosts and Entertainment. New Afterschool Shakespeare Class for High School Students A few spots left--register now! Thursdays 4:00-5:15 p.m. The EmilyAnn has added a course for high school students to our afterschool drama class schedule. This is a Shakespeare-intensive class that will focus on text, history, and performance of William Shakespeare's plays, specifically for high school students. The class will cater to both the very experienced Shakespeare student and to the beginner Shakespeare student and will end with a Shakespeare Showcase at the beginning of May. Contact Bridget Farias at bridget@emilyann.org to register. Click here for more information about all of our drama classes. The EmilyAnn Receives Grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts The EmilyAnn is proud to announce that in December, we received a $15,500 grant through the ArtsCreate program of the Texas Commission on the Arts. This grant must be matched dollar for dollar by the EmilyAnn and will help support our overall operations. The Commission supports a wide variety of arts activities throughout the state. We greatly appreciate TCA's support of our efforts. Join the Veterans Memorial Plaza Flag Team! Be a part of this group of dedicated individuals who volunteer to raise the American Flag daily and all of the military flags on special occasions (click here for a Flag Flying Schedule). Email Rodger Parker at vetmemorialplaza@aol.com for more information. |
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