I read 1984 in 1987 (8th grade) and studied Russia...

I read 1984 in 1987 (8th grade) and studied Russian and went to the USSR because of it. I was concerned how someone who supported a socialist could direct this profound story. Mr. Robbins honored Mr. Orwell's work and the REAL people who died, suffered and continue to be punished because of non-conformity. Will Thomas McFadden delivered a performance on a level that I have only experienced once in my 46-years (The Phantom on Broadway like 2015 maybe, he made my 13-yr-old daughter cry out of passion). The entire Actors' Gang 1984 experience is pure passion!