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STUDIO TENN'S “THE ELEPHANT MAN” WILL OPEN FEB. 16 AND RUN THROUGH FEB. 26 AT THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN'S JAMISON THEATER 
January 18, 2017 - FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Studio Tenn will bring Victorian romanticism to middle Tennesseans with the Broadway classic “The Elephant Man.” Set to appear on the stage of The Factory at Franklin’s Jamison Theater, the anticipated show will open February 16 and run through February 26. 
One of the most famous human prodigies of all time, Joseph Merrick has long been the subject of books, film and theatre. Better known as “The Elephant Man,” the story of Merrick has ushered inspiration and heart-wrenching performances for centuries.
Making its Broadway debut in 1979, Bernard Pomerance’s “The Elephant Man” is based in large from Sir Frederick Treves’ book “The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences.”
A performance you don’t want to miss, Studio Tenn's production of “The Elephant Man” follows the amazing transformation Merrick faced, pulling the heartstrings of audiences everywhere by conveying tragedy and inner-beauty through a powerful blend of craftsmanship and drama.
Studio Tenn's Artistic Director Matt Logan challenges the audience through dramatic, poetic portrayals of Merrick and his condition, abandoning the use of prosthetics to portray “The Elephant Man” through physical artistry and movement.
“It will be an experience like no other for our audience,” Logan said. “We’re conveying Merrick’s abnormalities by putting to use a more sophisticated physical theatricality that will not only bring Merrick’s external form, but internal, to life.”
Once again, Studio Tenn brings superior talent to the stage to depict the condition that consumed Merrick's body. Composed of twelve actors, “The Elephant Man” will feature Studio Tenn first-timer Taylor Novak as Joseph Merrick, Studio Tenn regulars Brent Maddox ("It's A Wonderful Life," "Glass Menagerie") as Dr. Frederick Treves and Megan Murphy Chambers ("Wizard Of Oz," "Les Miserables") as Mrs. Kendal, and more. 
Logan’s inspiration to add “The Elephant Man” to the Studio Tenn season stems largely from the deep, emotionally compelling story of Joseph Merrick.
“Merrick's journey focuses on the difference in who we are underneath versus what we look like on the surface,” Logan said. “It reminds us to always examine our hearts and brings the question of ‘who is truly the doctor and who is the patient’ to the surface.”
Sure to be an enlightening experience for all, “The Elephant Man” will run February 16 through 26, 2017 at the Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin. For tickets, visit studiotenn.com or call (615) 541-8200.
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