An Enemy of the People - Hovstad

Casting for ''An Enemy of the People,'' by Henrik Ibsen.

Seeking talent from New Rochelle, NY; New York, NY

Roles paying up to $500.00

Role: Hovstad

The editor of the town’s liberal newspaper, The People’s Messenger, and Dr. Stockmann’s onetime friend. From a humble background but now an educated professional, Hovstad cultivates a reputation as the town’s liberal voice and dreams of starting a “revolution.” At first he seems to have genuine ideological convictions, and his offer to publish Dr. Stockmann’s controversial findings seems courageous; however, it soon becomes apparent that he wants to use the report to help his own political party, rather than effect real social change. Moreover, he immediately turns on Dr. Stockmann when Peter shows him how unpopular his ideas are going to be with the public. Hovstad changes his beliefs, and the opinions of his newspaper, whenever public opinion changes; this trend not only demonstrates his personal hypocrisy but suggests that media can never be an impartial commentator on political events.

Required Media: Headshot/Photo