Review of Tim Robbins’ ‘1984′ at UR’s Modlin Center
Tim Robbins is one of my favorite actors who’s moved from a role of acting into a role of producing with his theater performance of “1984″ based on the popular novel by George Orwell. The Times-Dispatch had the opportunity to interview Mr. Robbins. “Big Brother was allowed to arrest you without charge . . […]
Tim Robbins is one of my favorite actors who’s moved from a role of acting into a role of producing with his theater performance of “1984” based on the popular novel by George Orwell. The Times-Dispatch had the opportunity to interview Mr. Robbins.
“Big Brother was allowed to arrest you without charge . . . [and] torture you,” the actor says. He also observes that Oceania is locked in an epic military conflict with a rationale that is never defined.
It’s “quite an accurate read of a society that is bogged down in a perpetual war with an enemy who’s perpetually unseen,” Robbins says. When asked if he’s referring to controversial clauses in the Patriot Act, and to the Bush administration’s championing of a war against terrorism, he does not demur.
The Actors’ Gang will perform the show at University of Richmond’s Modlin Center Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm. Tickets are $16 to $31. Call 804-289-8980 for more info.
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