CHICAGO: Steppenwolf for Young Adults has announced its 2015–16 season, which includes the world premiere of a devised performance and a new adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984.
The season begins with Andrew White’s adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 (Oct. 21–Nov. 15), a multimedia production exploring a world where everyone is under perpetual electronic surveillance. Artistic and educational director Hallie Gordon will direct.
Following will be the world premiere of Michael Rohd’s The Compass (Feb. 24–March 12, 2016), an interactive performance about the intersection of technology and morality through a decision-making phone app. Rohd will direct.