1984
by George Orwell
adapted for the stage by Michael Gene Sullivan
Produced by Radial Theater Project
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.
Tickets: https://18thandunion.org/1984
New Day Rising
Written and Performed by Tom Spangenberg, Directed by Carol Louise Thompson
'Tell me about the dream where we pull the bodies out of the lake and dress them in warm clothes again.' - Richard Siken
Prompted by this chilling line of poetry, Tom Spangenberg's New Day Rising is an evolving dystopian story that explores how we cope with trauma, accept ourselves, and find redemption.
Tickets: https://18thandunion.org/new-day-rising
It's A Mess... Period
By Monique Hebert and Hayley Warriner
a staged reading of a funny, new musical about a young girl's journey into puberty written by Monique Hebert and Hayley Warriner.
Guest Production
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
by Bert V. Royal
Produced by Somniterum Productions
When CB’s dog dies, he goes on a quest of self-discovery fueled by existential angst. Along the way, his friends and family reveal the cracks in their veneers and things get messy in ways only possible for teenagers.
Content Warning: This play deals with substance abuse, parental abuse and suicide. Directed by Calen Winn
Tickets: Available Soon