1984

by George Orwell
adapted for the stage by Pavel Kohout
translated by Geoffrey Skelton
adapted for the American Stage by Jiri Zizka & Michael Ladenson
directed by Jiri Zizka
World Premiere
New York Premiere at The Joyce Theater, New York (July 1987)
Washington Premiere at The Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. (July 1986)

May 1 – June 22, 1986

Meet the Artists

George Orwell Author Pavel Kohout Adaptor for the Stage Geoffrey Skelton Translation Jiri Zizka Director, Adaptor for the American Stage Michael Ladenson Adaptor for the American Stage John Shepard Winston Smith June Stoddard Julia Tom Sizemore Syme David Glancey Parsons Claudia Hill Mrs. Parsons, Hooker, Winston's Mother Don Auspitz Charrington, Television Program Charles Techman Bag Man, Martin, Television Program Evan Thompson O'Brien, Television Program Jennifer Psaki Thought Police Pat Maskinas Hate, Prole Prostitute Carolyn McCarthy Aerobic Jerks, Alarm Marcia Ferguson Information Michele Stearn Cheerleader John Bleasdale Television Program Amy Kane Winston's Sister Jenny Michael Bailey Cinematographer, Editor Duart Film Labs Film Laboratories Phillip Graneto Set Design Jeff Brown Scenic Image Design Pamela Keech Costume Design John Musall Lighting Design Michael Ladenson Dramaturgy and Additional Music Charles Cohen Sound Design Adam Wernick Sound Design, Original Music Adelina Hyde Makeup Design Ken Wesler Production Stage Manager Paul Taylor Assistant Production Manager