Are you ready?

Thank you for purchasing tickets for Overture's presentation of
1984 by The Actors' Gang, directed by Tim Robbins.

We invite you to get ready for the performance by engaging with
related ideas and themes over the next few weeks.
Here are some suggestions:
Read up!

Check out these booklists created by our partners at
Madison Public Library:
Explore other dystopian worlds with 1984 read-alikes (fiction),
and consult  The Thought Police (nonfiction)  for resources examining free speech and privacy issues.

Share your thoughts about 1984 on the MPL blogs and
 find more resources at the library's 1984 page.  

Brush up on 1984 vocabulary with these Newspeak definitions  from 1984live.com. [Mature themes]

 

Scene from 1984
Scene from 1984
Photo: Jean-Louis Darville

Speak up!  

"1984 - Then and Now" Panel Discussion at Overture
Sat, Apr 21, 4 - 5:30 pm
Rotunda Studio, Overture Center

Make plans to attend this free community event,
as local panelists explore many of the themes
presented in the play. more details

Community Panelists:
Moderator - Matthew Rothschild - The Progressive Editor
Mary Layoun - UW Professor of Comparative Literature
Keythe Farley - The Actors' Gang actor and playwright
Alex Gillis - Activist and Journalist

Talk it up!
  
Did you know that Overture is offering special 1984 pricing for
students and educators? Spread the word.

College students can purchase tickets to the Sat, April 21 performance for $25 - online, on the phone, or in person. 
Online and phone orders are subject to handling charges. No added charges when purchased in person at  the Ticket Office. 

K-12 students and teachers can buy $10 tickets through Overture's Take 10 program.  A limited number of tickets are available, and must be purchased in person at the Ticket Office, with proof of educator or student status. 

As you consider recommending the show to students, please keep in mind that Orwell's dystopian tale contains brief partial nudity, violence, strong language and sexual themes. Children under 6 will not be admitted.
Please note that special pricing cannot be applied to past purchases.

Scene from 1984
Scene from 1984
Photo: Jean-Louis Darville
 

How will you prepare for the play? We'd love to know.
Drop me a line at eracette@overturecenter.com.   

We look forward to seeing you at 1984 next month.


Beth Racette
Education and Outreach Coordinator




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