Wheelhouse Theater Company is pleased to announce their unique rendition of the Henrik Ibsen classic, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, directed by Jeff Wise.

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE is a meditation on the foundation of a small town’s democratic system, the tyranny of the majority, and the poisoning nature of bureaucracy and economic self interest. When Dr. Thomas Stockman makes an alarming discovery, the water supply to his small town’s healing spa baths is poisoned with dangerous bacteria, causing significant illness to those that utilize the facility, he is eager to share the share the news with his brother Peter, the town’s mayor and Chairman of the Board of Baths. Relieved at the life-saving discovery, he prepares a manuscript, which is met with significant resistance, first by the Mayor, then by the editors of the People’s Messenger, and ultimately by the town as a whole. In the end, as Dr. Stockman declares, “the strongest man in the world is the man who stands alone.”

The production stars Michael Schantz* (Othello, NYTW) as Thomas Stockman, Ben Graney* (War Horse, The Heidi Chronicles) as Hovstad, Craig Wesley Divino* (Breathing Time, From White Plains) as Peter Stockman, Stacey Linnartz* (God Of Vengeance, TBG) as Mrs. Stockman, Joshua David Robinson* (X: Or, Betty Shabazz v. the Nation, The Acting Company) as Aslaksan and Christina Toth* (Lazarus, NYTW) as Petra. *Performing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association.

The production features scenic design by Brittany Vasta, costume design by Christopher Metzger, and lighting design by Drew Florida. Carly Levin* is the production stage manager.