1984

Obsidian Theatre
3522 White Oak Drive Houston

1984, George Orwell's vision of a future ruled by government surveillance and thought control, has been chilling readers for over 60 years. Today, this depiction of perpetual war, propaganda and technology is more relevant than ever. Now, you can experience Orwell's work anew, with this adaptation from Michael Gene Sullivan. In the play, the omniscient Big Brother holds citizens under constant surveillance. Meanwhile, protagonist Winston Smith attempts to resist the Party, an oppressive force that utilizes psychological manipulation and physical discipline to brainwash society. Directed by Tom Stell (Ruined), this stage version embues the classic novel with new vitality at Obsidian Theater in Houston.