For immediate release March 5, 2010

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Theatre at CCBC presents Animal Farm
New adaptation of George Orwell classic takes the stage at CCBC Catonsville

Baltimore County, Md. – Theatre at CCBC presents a new adaptation of George Orwell’s classic novel Animal Farm. Adapted from the text by director William Hauserman, the production explores connections from the novel to contemporary issues and events.

Orwell’s commentary on the rise of Stalinism has remained one of the most influential novels in the English language, landing on Time magazine’s list of the 100 best English-Language Novels, and placing at number 31 on the Modern Library List of Best 20th-Century Novels. Hauserman’s adaptation recognizes, as he says, “to achieve certain promises of Utopia, the process of implementation may incur unexpected costs and consequences.”

Adapted for the stage and directed by William Hauserman, CCBC’s production also features set and lighting design by Hauserman, costumes by James J. Fasching and sound by local designer John Suchy.

Animal Farm will be performed in the Q Building Theatre at CCBC Catonsville
• Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, March 10, 12, 13 at 8 p.m.
• Thursday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m.

Tickets cost $8 for general admission and $5 for seniors, students, CCBC faculty, staff and alumni. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance by calling the Box Office at 443-840-ARTS (2787).

The Q Theatre at CCBC Catonsville is wheelchair accessible; patrons requiring special accommodations are encouraged to notify the Box Office in advance.

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