The Classic Novel 1984 Comes to Obsidian Theater
1984 by George Orwell adapted for the stage by Michael Gene Sullivan From endless war, fake news and the surveillance state, 1984 speaks to us form the past about our future.
The play, which takes place in a dystopian future, revolves around the protagonist Winston Smith and his resistance to Big Brother, the Inner Party and its omnipresent government driven by surveillance, propaganda, and manipulation. In this taut adaptation of Orwell's 1949 classic, Mr. Sullivan places Winston center stage at what could best be called his conversion, as party members act out scenes from his treasonous diary.
Often categorized as science fiction, 1984 is, for many, a relevant and familiar reflection of our own world in turmoil. In Sullivan's genius adaptation, the audience - the omni-present observer - will find themselves caught up in Winston's narrative and complicit in his persecution.
Under the helm of director Tom Stell (Director of the award-winning Ruined) and assistant director Kelsey McMillen, the cast and crew of this Houston premier are passionate about bringing this relevant story to Houston audiences.
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