The University of Findlay - The University of Findlay Presents “1984”

Sophomore Crystal Soto, junior James
Stephani and sophomore Derin Tolu will
perform in UF’s production of ”1984.”

The University of Findlay theatre program will present “1984,” based on the book by George Orwell, Nov. 8-12 in the John and Hester Powell Grimm Theatre.

Performances are at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and at 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $5 for general admission, $3 for seniors and students and free to UF faculty, staff and students. Tickets are available by calling the box office at 419-434-5335.

In his book, Orwell depicts the horrors of man’s fate in a society where Big Brother is always watching and censoring thoughts and behavior.

“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,” wrote Orwell.

“1984” follows Winston Smith, a character who lives in London in a totalitarian society. Winston is disgusted with his oppressed life and secretly longs to join the fabled Brotherhood, a supposed group of underground rebels intent on overthrowing the government.

Winston meets Julia, and they secretly fall in love and have an affair, something which is considered a crime. The rest of the story is one of deceit, torture and heartbreak.