INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre will present Ray Beadbury’s Fahrenheit 451 January 26-February 20 on the OneAmerica Mainstage. Tickets are on sale now online irtlive.com.
Set in a dystopian future where the written word is forbidden, firemen are paid to burn books instead of fight fires. But when Montag starts to read the books he is supposed to burn, he begins to question the life he leads. He must choose between continuing his regimented existence or risk everything for the right to think. Published in 1953, the original novel has become a classic and remains relevant to this day.
Adapted by Tobias Andersen, the cast includes Amire Abdullah, Tim Decker, Janyce Caraballo, Henry Woronicz, and Jennifer Johansen. The production is directed by Benjamin Hanna,
Due to licensing agreements, Fahrenheit 451 can only be streamed on Feb. 10, 23, 19 and 20 at various times. Patrons are expected to follow the health and safety guidelines, which include having proof of vaccination or negative PCR test (within 72 hours of the perfomance). All patrons are required to wear a mask during the performance.
