Upcoming Events at Hippodrome Theatre
Description
This fall, the Hippodrome is partnering with UF School of Theatre + Dance on a stage production of George Orwell's "1984."
Event Details
As a part of this theatrical adaptation, we are spearheading a community-wide read and conversation initiative called "One City, One Story," which begs the question: "What if an entire community read the same book at the same time?"
Here's what we think will happen: We'll feel a common connection to our neighbors. We'll ask ourselves important questions about the importance of truth, uncomformity and independence. We'll be more willing to listen to others, and more open to starting conversations.
"One City, One Story" was first presented at the Hippodrome in 2002 in conjunction with our production of "The Diary of Anne Frank." Fifteen years later, Gainesville’s One City, One Story project will bring the community together again through a variety events in late August and early September:
· The theatrical adaptation of George Orwell’s "1984;"
· A book-club conversation + launch party to kick off the OCOS events on Aug. 24, time TBA;
· Displays and discussion groups at libraries;
· A lecture series at the Hippodrome;
· The shared experience of Gainesville reading and discussing the same book at the same time.
**Dates and times of the OCOS events will be released in the near future.**
ABOUT THE BOOK: "1984" garnered media interest after skyrocketing to the no.1 spot on Amazon’s bestsellers list in mid-January of this year. The following week, it clinched the top slot on USA Today’s bestsellers list, marking a rare occasion of sorts – only two other classic novels have ever been no.1 since the list began in 1993.
One City, One Story demonstrates the value of community, and we hope you will join us in celebrating ours.
Here's what we think will happen: We'll feel a common connection to our neighbors. We'll ask ourselves important questions about the importance of truth, uncomformity and independence. We'll be more willing to listen to others, and more open to starting conversations.
"One City, One Story" was first presented at the Hippodrome in 2002 in conjunction with our production of "The Diary of Anne Frank." Fifteen years later, Gainesville’s One City, One Story project will bring the community together again through a variety events in late August and early September:
· The theatrical adaptation of George Orwell’s "1984;"
· A book-club conversation + launch party to kick off the OCOS events on Aug. 24, time TBA;
· Displays and discussion groups at libraries;
· A lecture series at the Hippodrome;
· The shared experience of Gainesville reading and discussing the same book at the same time.
**Dates and times of the OCOS events will be released in the near future.**
ABOUT THE BOOK: "1984" garnered media interest after skyrocketing to the no.1 spot on Amazon’s bestsellers list in mid-January of this year. The following week, it clinched the top slot on USA Today’s bestsellers list, marking a rare occasion of sorts – only two other classic novels have ever been no.1 since the list began in 1993.
One City, One Story demonstrates the value of community, and we hope you will join us in celebrating ours.
