Photo Flash: AstonRep Theatre Company presents 1984

AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2017-18 season with 1984, a chilling view of a world controlled by a totalitarian government, based on George Orwell's classic novel, adapted for the stage by Robert Owens, Wilton E. Hall Jr. and William A. Miles and directed by Artistic Director Robert Tobin*. 1984 will play September 14 - October 8, 2017 at The Raven Theatre (West Stage), 6157 N. Clark St. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.astonrep.com or by calling (773) 828-9129.

1984 features Ray Kasper* as Winston Smith, Sarah Lo as Julia, Amy Kasper* as O'Brien, Alexandra Bennett* as Parsons and Tim Larson* as Syme with Lauren Demerath, Lorraine Freund, Rory Jobst and Nora Lise Ulrey.

Based on the novel by George Orwell, 1984 is a terrifying and breathtaking view of a world controlled by a totalitarian government. Orwell asks what is left when freedom of speech, the press, love, and even the past are subject to authoritarian whims? Big Brother is watching. A theatrical event that is both powerful and disturbingly provocative.

The production team for 1984 includes: Jeremiah Barr* (scenic design, props design, technical director), Aja Wiltshire* (costume design), Samantha Barr* (lighting design, sound design, production manager), Robert Tobin* (projection/video design), Ian Harris and Sara Pavlak McGuire* (voice overs), Matthew Hahn (dramaturg), Dana Anderson* (asst. director) and Heather Branham Green (stage manager).

*Denotes AstonRep Company Members.

Photos by Emily Schwartz.

(front, l to r) Tim Larson, Alexandra Bennett and Ray Kasper with (back, l to r) Rory Jobst and Lauren Demerath in AstonRep Theatre Company’s production of 1984. Photo by Emily Schwartz.

(left to right) Sarah Lo and Ray Kasper in AstonRep Theatre Company’s production of 1984. Photo by Emily Schwartz.

(front center) Ray Kasper with (back, l to r) Nora Lisa Ulrey, Amy Kasper, Rory Jobst and Lauren Demerath in AstonRep Theatre Company’s production of 1984. Photo by Emily Schwartz.

(left to right) Sarah Lo and Ray Kasper in AstonRep Theatre Company’s production of 1984. Photo by Emily Schwartz.

(front to back) Ray Kasper and Rory Jobst in AstonRep Theatre Company’s production of 1984. Photo by Emily Schwartz.

(left to right) Rory Jobst, Lauren Demerath, Amy Kasper, Ray Kasper and Sarah Lo in AstonRep Theatre Company’s production of 1984. Photo by Emily Schwartz.