Warren Miller brings timely 1984, luminous Big Easy group to Big Sky
Big Sky’s Warren Miller Performing Arts Center will presents Aquila Theatre: 1984 on Saturday, March 7th at 7:30pm. Run time is 100 minutes with intermission. Tickets range $25–$54.
As our modern world grapples with the threats and benefits of technological integration, Aquila’s reinterpretation of George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel provides a space to appreciate the value of individual thought – an evocative and timely narrative of personal freedom against political repression. Today, Orwell’s prescient story resonates around the globe as individuals, systems, and governments clash.
Written in 1944 near the end of World War II, 1984 depicts a society controlled by a perfectly totalitarian government bent on repressing all subversive tendencies. “Big Brother” is always watching and technology is wielded as a weapon to inundate citizens with propaganda and to monitor thoughts and actions. Imagined before the existence of computers, this dystopian future explores the power of technology as a mental manipulator and source of curated information.
An additional night of stage entertainment follows with Lightwire Theater on Saturday, March 14th. Two performance begin at 5pm and 7:30pm. Run time is 60 minutes with no intermission. Tickets range $25–$54.
Lightwire performs an original glow-in-the-dark tale of a scientist with magic powers, the friendly dinosaur he brings to life, and what happens when it wanders away from home. The group combines theater and technology to bring stories to life in complete darkness, and are internationally recognized for their signature brand of electroluminescent artistry. Lightwire has been featured as semi-finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, and were the winners of truTV’s Fake Off. Based in New Orleans, the group continues to create and deliver innovative theatrical experiences to international audiences.
For further information or to purchase tickets for these performance and other upcoming events, visit www.warrenmillerpac.org. •