An Enemy of the People - Department of Performing Arts - Theatre and Dance - Christopher Newport University

Department of Performing Arts - Theatre and Dance

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People theater poster

Written by Arthur Miller

Adapted from Henrik Ibsen’s play

Directed by Julian Stetkevych 

October 1, 2 and 6-8 at 7:30 p.m.

October 3 at 2 p.m.

“Ibsen’s 1882 play, 'An Enemy of the People,' is suddenly as timely as a tweet.” (The New York Times)

A political thriller. A family drama. What happens when the political gets personal? Adapted by Arthur Miller this play has not gone out of style since it was written 139 years ago. The issues of corruption, environmental disaster and fascism have continued, so this play remains stunningly contemporary. Can one family stand up and do what’s true without losing their livelihood and their safety? How much do we owe to our communities?

An Enemy of the People is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Content notice: This play contains strong or upsetting language and threats of violence.

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