The world premiere of The Iron Heel, an adaptation of Jack London's 1908 novel, presented on the 100th anniversary of his death.
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)
Free performances can be attended without reservation
