Villa Park High School
VPHS Theatre Arts presents
ANIMAL FARM
Original novel written by George Orwell adapted for stage by Nelson Bond. Produced in cooperation with Concord Theatricals publishing.
George Orwell's biting satire, adapted by Nelson Bond
Animal Farm is a fable with a sting. Much has been written about the threat of Communism, but it remained to the late George Orwell, farsighted British author of the brilliant and frightening 1984, to expose the Russian experiment for what it really is; an idealist's dream, converted by realists into a nightmare. In the staged dramatic version of this timely allegory you will meet beasts whose prototypes have dominated news headlines for many fearful years. Opening on a note of joyous triumph for the creatures who have emancipated themselves from the cruel mastery of a human owner, the reading mounts inexorably to a climax of disillusionment in which the other animals discover themselves now subject to the rule of even more ruthless autocrats: the greedy, cunning pigs. Intermingling humor and drama, Animal Farm wrings the emotions of its listeners, leaving audiences shaken with the tale of a tragedy that happened in a mythical barnyard far away, but could happen in our own backyard.
This production of ANIMAL FARM utilizes flashing lights, loud sound effects (including animal sounds, crashes, "gunshots", etc.), and atmospheric music to enhance the performance. Some content may not be suitable for young children. Please be advised.
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