Contributed by Garry F.
American playwright Arthur Miller’s provocative and surprisingly timely adaptation of Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen’s incendiary drama about a reluctant whistleblower whose valiant efforts to warn his fellow citizens about a threat to their health result in his being branded as a pariah. A small Norwegian town has just begun to win fame and wealth through its medicinal spring waters. Dr. Stockmann, resident physician in charge, discovers that the waters are poisoned. On receiving proof of this, he immediately reports to his associates. When his brother, the mayor, conspires with local politicians and the newspaper to suppress the story, Stockmann appeals to the public – only to be shouted down and reviled as “an enemy of the people”. Ibsen’s explosive play reveals his distrust of politicians and the blindly held prejudices of the “solid majority”.
Valley Performing Arts brings this thought provoking drama to our stage. The timeless nature of the struggles portrayed will generate conversations long after the curtain has closed. Come start the New Year with us at VPA!
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE opens January 10th and runs through January 26th. Ticket prices are $18 Regular Admission, $16 Seniors 65+/Students 18 and younger. The production will be at The Valley Performing Arts Theatre, 251 West Swanson Avenue, in Wasilla.
Call VPA at 373‐0195, visit our website www.valleyperformingarts.org, or come by the office, Monday through Friday 9AM to 3PM to purchase your tickets. Be sure to follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/Valley‐Performing‐Arts.
