C.C. Winn, EPHS & Memorial join to present “A Night of One Act Plays” on Wednesday, April 17th at EPISD Fine Arts Center
The true story of John Merrick, “The Elephant Man,” will be retold on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Raul A. Gonzalez Fine Arts Center at the Student Activity Center by the C.C. Winn High School UIL One Act Play Cast and Crew.
“The Elephant Man” will be presented along with the Eagle Pass High School UIL one act play production of “Ripcord” and Memorial Jr. High School’s one act play “Any Body For Tea?” The night of one act plays will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are only $5.00 and may be purchased at the door on Wednesday night.
Winn walked away with the first place trophy at the UIL One Act Play District 28-5A Zone B Contest, which was held in early March. Their play, “The Elephant Man” was also named as the alternate play to bi-district on March 8th at the district contest held at Medina Valley High School.
EPHS won second place at the District 30-6A UIL OAP Contest with their play “Ripcord” and MJHS won third place with their one act play “Any Body For Tea?” All three plays will be presented on Wednesday night.
Junior Enrique “Ricky” Escobedo was named the “Best Performer” and won two gold medals at both contests. He plays the title role in the “Elephant Man.” Also winning medals at the two contests were senior Serenity Zuniga, who was named to the All-Star Cast, Dalilah Hernandez, who was named to the Honorable Mention All-Star Cast and junior Marcus Orta, who was awarded a medal for All-Star Crew.
Directed by Adolfo Flores Jr., who will be completing his 36th year as a director for EPISD, “The Elephant Man” tells the story of a man who was born with deformities after his mother was attacked by a wild elephant while she was pregnant. The play follows his story and the hardships he had to endure.
The entire cast and crew of the “Elephant Man” includes:
Cast of Characters:
John Merrick – Enrique “Ricky” Escobedo
Dr. Treeves – Serenity Zuniga
Mrs. Kendall – Dalilah Hernandez
Carr Gomm – Rodrigo Lozano
Ross – Andres Chavarria
Bishop Walsham – Juan Ovalle
Miss Sandwich (Nurse) – Esmeralda Espinoza
Princess Alexandra – Valeria Long
Man, Porter – Johann Puente
Policeman, Snork – Juan Hernandez
Pinheads – Brianna Martinez and Christina Perez
Production Staff:
Stage Manager – Marcus Orta
Assistant Stage Manager – Julie Reyes
Sound Technician – Tanya Castillo
Light Technician – Analy Martinez
Costume Supervisor – Madison De Los Santos
