1984 – Radial Theater Project @ 18th and Union (Seattle – Central District)
Based on the iconic novel by George Orwell, 1984 is the story of Winston Smith, an insignificant party member in the giant machine state of Oceania. Physically and mentally under the omnipresent eye of Big Brother, Winston has been caught struggling for scraps of love and freedom in a world awash with distrust and violence. With the brutal “assistance” of four Party Members who reenact scenes from his diary, Winston is forced to confess his Thoughtcrimes before an unseen inquisitor.
Adapted for the stage by Michael Gene Sullivan. Based on the novel by George Orwell. Directed by David Gassner. Presented by Radial Theater Project.
Tickets ($15-28, sliding scale available for all) here.