Ibsens classic tale of one mans determination to tell the truth despite societys attempts to silence him takes on a searing contemporary resonance in Amy Herzogs tense, thrilling adaptation.
When Dr. Thomas Stockmann makes the shocking discovery that the water supply feeding his towns renowned mineral baths is contaminated, he quickly sounds the alarm, assuming swift action will be taken to protect the publics health. Instead, to his dismay, the communitys leaders rally to preserve the towns economic lifeblood over its people, launching a campaign to not only discredit Stockmann, but to utterly destroy his reputation. Ibsens parable of one mans attempt to tell a truth that society does not want to hear takes on new relevance amidst our contemporary climate of political polarization, rampant disinformation, and environmental catastrophe. As she did with her highly acclaimed modernization of A Dolls House, playwright Amy Herzog delivers a crackling, streamlined An Enemy of the People for our time.
