A Classic Theatre Presents George Orwell's 1984
ACT's first production of the 2018-2019 season is the iconic 1984 adapted by Robert Owens, Wilton E. Hall, Jr., and William A. Miles, Jr. Based on the iconic novel by George Orwell, 1984 is a provocative adaptation of one of the most prescient works of literature of the last century.
For those who have read Orwell's novel, the society portrayed was absolutely unbelievable. However, today we have to wonder if it might not be possible after all.... Orwell himself wrote, "I do not believe that the kind of society I describe necessarily will arrive, but I believe that something resembling it could arrive. The moral to be drawn from the dangerous nightmare situation is a simple one: Don't let it happen. It depends on you." Has 1984 become a cautionary tale??? Judge for yourself!
A Q&A session will be held after the first Sunday matinee on October 28th. This will be an exciting opportunity to voice your thoughts on the message of the play and how it connects/compares with the tone of our society today. Director Margaret Kaler has assembled a powerful cast to bring to life this tale of the omni-present Big Brother. They are: Jon Beshara, Kathryn Masters, Jennifer Latka, Guy Tillis, Katie Timoney, Natalie Beltrami, Shari Little, David Williams, Shelby Roy, Krista Tutor and Frank Riccardo. The voices of Big Brother and Goldstein are performed by DJ Lee and Tom Rahner.
The production will have six performances over two weekends on October 26, 27, 28 and November 4, 5, 6 at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center at 102 ML King Ave., downtown St. Augustine. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm, Sunday matinees are at 2:00pm. Tickets are $20 and are available online at http://www.aclassictheatre.org/tickets.
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CATS William G. Skaff Center (6/12-6/28) |
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Lisa Corrao: GOLDEN GIRL Ft. Lauderdale Improv (6/24-6/24) |
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Mae West in Sunset Boulevard Plays of Wilton (5/27-6/28) |
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Slow Burn Theatre Co: Dear Evan Hansen - Smart Stage Matinee Series Amaturo Theater at Broward Center (4/15-4/15) |
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Jack Johnson ITHINK Financial Amphitheatre (8/18-8/18) |
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The Addams Family Athens Theatre (9/18-10/11) |
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DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (10/28-11/01) |
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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series – Farrenc & Pejačević The Center of Spiritual Living (6/26-6/26) |
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Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B American Stage Theatre Company (6/02-6/20) |
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Hadestown: Teen Edition: A Summer Theater Camp Production Amaturo Theater at Broward Center (7/30-8/07) |
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