the critically acclaimed drama from august wilson
August Wilson's powerful Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama is set to be revived for the Indiana Repertory Theatre's 44th season. Billed as an introspective exploration of the topical themes of race relations and social unrest, Fences follows Troy, a father and ex-convict facing the struggles of a life marred by prejudice. The play's strong emotional undercurrents carry the audience from moments of electrifying passion, love and laughter to moments of raging anger and great loss.
As a youngster in prison Troy develops his skill as a baseball player with a shot at the major league. But segregation in the sport forces him to give up on his dreams of being a pro and the years pass to find him working a menial job. His children represent new hope in a historically unstable time for African-Americans, but will he allow them to follow their own dreams in the wake of seemingly insurmountable odds?