Porters of Hellsgate Bring ORWELLIAN to Hollywood Fringe 2013, Now thru 6/30

The Porters of Hellsgate presents Orwellian, a one-man show starring Larry Cedar, produced in association with The Orwell Estate, at Hollywood Fringe 2013, running tonight, June 15-30.

Actor Larry Cedar (Deadwood, The Crazies) developed the script and stars in this dark examination of the work of an author so prescient that his name has become an adjective. Enter the dystopian world of George Orwell via this one-hour adaptation based on three of his most popular works. Through his literary prism, visit the chaotic kitchens of Down & Out in Paris & London, a barnyard on the brink of creature revolt inAnimal Farm, and the futuristic hell that is 1984.

"I became captivated with the idea of creating a performance piece which might encapsulate some of Orwell's essential theses; the fundamentally tragic nature of human existence, the inherent evils of mankind, countered only by its likewise irrepressible desire for justice, freedom, and joy. I began with an attempt to distill 1984down to a form which might be conveyed by one man playing a handful of characters. As my work continued I added pieces from two of his other better known works. Now, as we put this "cautionary tale" on its feet, it is my sincerest hope that we've managed to somehow captivate Orwell's deep empathy for man's struggle to find peace in the face of overwhelming odds, a struggle made nearly impossible by those who would attempt to exploit this struggle for their own purposes through ultimately repressive means." - Larry Cedar

Orwellian plays at Theatre of NOTE, 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. at The Hollywood Fringe Festival in rep with Jamey Hecht's Limousine, Midnight Blue. Orwellian features a preview performance on Saturday, June 8th, at 10pm, followed by a limited engagement run playing tonight, June 15th, at 12:15am and 3:30pm, Thursday, June 20th, at 8pm, Friday, June 28th, at 10pm, and Sunday, June 30th, at 10:30pm. Orwellian has a run time of 1 hour, with no intermission.

Tickets are $10. Reservations are available online via HollywoodFringe.org. Reservations can also be made via e-mail or voice mail: PortersofHellsgate@gmail.com or 818-325-2055.