The novel is considered to be the first modern dystopian novel, was an inspiration for Orwell's 1984, and was praised in a book review by Leon Trotsky ("audacious...genuinely prophetic"). Written as socialist propaganda, it is the story of an election between a socialist revolutionary and an entrenched oligarch. The oligarch prevails, turning America fascist, and inspires the Marxist revolution.
Set in Jack London's future, 1912 - 1934, its themes nonetheless have obvious relevance during this election season, a century later.
From the book by Jack London
Adapted and directed by Edward Einhorn
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Thu July 28 7:30 pm
Fri July 29 7:30 pm
Sun July 31 5 pm
Fri August 5 7:30 pm
Sun August 7 3 pm
Mon August 8 7:30 pm
Thu August 18 7:30 pm
Fri August 19 7:30 pm
Wed August 24 7 pm (Judson Church, FREE)
Fri August 26 6 pm (Jackie Robinson Park, FREE)
Sat August 27 7:30 pm
Mon Sep 5 5 pm (West Side Community Garden, FREE)
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Age Guidance: 13
Show Notes: No Intermission
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