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DR GLAS

DANIEL GERROLL

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The novel that scandalised Scandanavia, Hjalmar Söderberg’s 1905 psychological thriller is brought vividly to life in this stage adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher. Although “vividly” may seem an odd word to use when the stage is set with only two simple chairs, Dr Glas is brought to life in all his complexities with remarkable clarity by veteran British actor Daniel Gerroll. Based on the David Barrett English translation first published in 2002, it’s tempting to view as a proto Scandi-noir. Told as a series of diary entries, Glas is introduced as a man of strong opinions; he struggles with the women who come to him wanting to terminate their pregnancies, believing in their right to choose but forced to bleat weakly about the law. He believes in euthanasia and carries six potassium cyanide pills - for his own use - if his body begins to fail as badly as the “wrecks” he’s forced to prop up. His career as a doctor has left him with a lingering distaste for humanity but when the young wife of a corrupt old priest begs Glas to help her because her husband’s forced attentions are distressing her, Glas instructs the clergyman to forge his “marital rights” for at least six months for the sake of his ailing heart but he proves to be a slave to his desires. With its remarkably progressive title character and its themes of abortion, assisted dying, adultery and murder, Söderberg’s book triggered a vicious campaign against him in Sweden. It’s as much a psychological study as a thriller and Daniel Gerroll tells the story remarkably, carefully etching all the supporting players with grace and ease. Simple yet effective lighting evokes Glas gradually losing his sense of self and this, combined with his symbolically laden dreams, lend this an almost Bergmanesque quality.


 

Details
Run Time: 60 mins
Ticket Price: $20
Venue: Yellow Bicycle Theater

Dates: September 24, 2025 - September 28, 2025

September 24, 2025 7.00pm

1435 Arch St. Fl. 2 (on 15th St.)

General Admission: $20

September 25, 2025 7.00pm

1435 Arch St. Fl. 2 (on 15th St.)

General Admission: $20

September 26, 2025 7.00pm

1435 Arch St. Fl. 2 (on 15th St.)

General Admission: $20

September 27, 2025 7.00pm

1435 Arch St. Fl. 2 (on 15th St.)

General Admission: $20

September 28, 2025 3.00pm

1435 Arch St. Fl. 2 (on 15th St.)

General Admission: $20


About the Artist

Daniel Gerroll trained at London’s Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He made his London debut in John Whiting’s “Marching Song”. After a year at Harrogate rep in Yorkshire he landed a role in premier of “Once a Catholic” at the Royal Court Theatre. The production transferred to the West End where it ran for a number of years. He moved to New York in order to repeat his role and has since split his time between London, Los Angeles and New York. On Broadway he was in "Plenty", "High Society" and "Enchanted April". Off-Broadway he has appeared in over 30 productions winning a Theatre World Award, an Outer Critics Circle award and a Village Voice OBIE for 'sustained excellence'. His many roles have included Benedick in "Much Ado About Nothing", Scroogein A Christmas Carol, Salieri in Amadeus, Bluntschli in "Arms and the Man”, Jack in "The Importance of Being Earnest" and Henry Higgins in both the play and the musical. In New York Theatre he has performed in many premiers that have gone into the national repertoire such as Brian Friel's classic "Translations" at the Manhattan Theatre Club where he went on to perform in a number of other productions. He is an associate artist of the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor where he directed eight productions and appeared in as many, sometimes both directing and acting as in "Blithe Spirit", "Accomplice" and "No Time for Comedy". On TV he has appeared in most of the best known shows such as "Seinfeld", "Cheers", "Sisters", "Ugly Betty”, “Partner Track” and "Blacklist" “Partner Track” and an upcoming Marvel series. His films include "Drop Dead Fred", "Still Alice", "Big Business" and the “Academy Award winning film "Chariots of Fire".

  • Daniel Gerrollproducerdgerroll@gmail.com
  • Patricia Kalemberproducerpgerroll@gmail.com

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