None Escape
The Island of Doctor Moreau
by Robin Abrahams, based on the novel by H. G. Wells
directed by Elizabeth Ross
Content note: please click here to see the content notes about the show.
None Escape is an adaptation of The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells set in a trauma support group in the present day. The story follows Prentiss, who tells the support group her story of being shipwrecked on a mysterious island inhabited by Moreau, a scientist conducting disturbing experiments in vivisection, transforming animals into human-like creatures. As Prentiss tells her story, the space and actors around her become the set, the props, and the characters.
Press
None Escape was featured in The Somerville Times.
Performances
Friday, March 14, 2025 at 8pm
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 8pm
Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 8pm
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 8pm
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 8pm
Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 8pm
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 8pm
Masks are required for this performance.
Audience members who would like to follow along with the text during this performance can click here for a digital copy of the script.
Friday, March 28, 2025 at 8pm
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2pm (matinee!)
To purchase your tickets before the show, visit our online ticketing system at On The Stage. Please note that this option has a service fee. If you would prefer to pay at the door, you can reserve tickets on our Tickets page.
Location
None Escape will be presented at Unity Somerville, 6 William Street, Somerville.
The performance space is not wheelchair-accessible.
Parking on William St is by permit only. General parking is available on College Ave. Please read signs carefully to avoid ticketing.
Our talented team put together some short videos showing off the production work involved in this show.
The preshow bonus content
Cast
Abby Prentiss
Jack Montgomery
Gavin Moreau
House Manager/Sayer of the Law
Survivor 1/Puma Woman
Survivor 2/M’Ling
Captain/Dog Man
Group Member 1/Ape Man
Group Member 3/Leopard Man
Ensemble Beast Folk.
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U/S for Prentiss
U/S for Montgomery
Sarah Jacobs
Trevor St. Pierre
Ari Herbstman
Rebecca Shoer
Addie Pates
Rosie Sentman
James Scheffler (U/S for Moreau)
Miles Taylor
Alex Gorowara
Amelia Smith (Group Member 2)
Jaryn Wilcox
Cathryn Philippe
Cari Keebaugh
Jonah Toussaint
Production Team
Producer
Director
Dramaturg
Assistant Director/Fight Choreographer
Consulting Fight Choreographer
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Technical Director
Set Designer
Head Carpenter
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Costume & Makeup Designer
Properties Managers
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House Manager
Jess Viator
Elizabeth Ross
Robin Abrahams
Peter Duerst
Cari Keebaugh
Xuan Li Leong
Kevin Schult
Chloe Trepanier
Ben Cordes
Katie Biegel
Nick Calow
Daniel "Rourkie" O'Rourke
Alina Ishizaki
Audra Congress
Jason Rhode
Lauren Kimball