1984
By George Orwell
Adapted by Michael Gene Sullivan (click here for information on this adaptation)
Directed by Tony Caselli
March 23 – April 23, 2017
A Michigan Premiere!
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell (Copywright, 1949) by permission of Bill Hamilton as the Literary Executor of the Estate of the Late Sonia Brownell Orwell, adapted by Michael Gene Sullivan.
The Production |
Based on the iconic novel by George Orwell, 1984 brings us the story of Winston Smith, a cog in the giant machine state of Oceania. Winston has been caught struggling for scraps of love and freedom in a world awash with distrust and violence. With the brutal “help” of four Party Members, Winston is forced to confess his Thoughtcrimes before an unseen inquisitor, and the audience – which acts as a silent witness to his torture. A ferocious and provocative adaptation of one of the most prescient works of literature of the last century, 1984 asks: “What does it mean to be an individual?””What does it mean to be human?” (Contains mature language/content.)
Set Designer: Kirk Domer |
Cast
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Tobin Hissong, Curran Jacobs, John Lepard, Robin Lewis-Bedz, Brandy Joe Plambeck, David Wolber |
Performance Schedule
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Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM Saturdays at 3PM (beginning Saturday, April 1) Sundays at 2PM Conversation Sunday: April 9, 2017 Military Matinee: Saturday, April 1, 2017 |
Ticket Prices
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Pay-What-You-Can ~ Thursday, March 23, 2017 Preview Performances ~ Friday, March 24 – Thursday, March 30: $15 Opening Night ~ Friday, March 31 @ 8pm: $30 Beginning Saturday, April 1: Thursday evenings ~ $25 Friday and Saturday evenings ~ $30 Saturday and Sunday matinees ~ $27 Student tickets (with valid ID) ~ $10 Senior discount (65 and older) ~ $2 off regular ticket price Military discount ~ $2 off regular ticket price Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 28, 2017 |
In The Press
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Click here to listen to a WKAR interview with Director Tony Caselli and actor David Wolber.
PREVIEW: Interview with Tony Caselli in Lansing City Pulse. REVIEW: Encore Michigan |