In a dystopian society where poets, artists, and other members of the creative community have been declared obsolete, a young poet faces a trial for his life. “2462” is a thought provoking story that makes a statement about the value of artistic expression. Examined in light of our First Amendment guaranteeing our right to free speech, 2462 asks the question, what happens when an authoritarian government decides that artistic expression in any form is considered bad for society. Written by George Bamber, it first aired on the Suspense radio program in 1962
This RepertoireRadio Theatre production features the vocal talents of Jess Hughes as prisoner 108303715 , David Whalley as the old guard, Kip Jones as the lieutenant, and Michael Troop as the guard.
Music Acknowledgment & Fair Use Notice
Music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from Pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.
This production may also include excerpts from additional musical works, which are used for purposes of dramatic illustration, historical context, and artistic enhancement, and have been edited for use within this production.
All rights to the original works remain with their respective composers and copyright holders. No ownership is claimed, and no commercial use is intended. This usage is presented in accordance with U.S. copyright law under the doctrine of fair use (17 U.S.C. §107).
Script & Source Acknowledgment
This performance is presented as a historical recreation of a classic radio broadcast. All rights to the original script, adaptation, and characters remain with their respective copyright holders.
Production Note
This Repertoire Radio Theatre presentation is produced as a non-commercial work for educational, artistic, and entertainment purposes, in the spirit of preserving and celebrating the golden age of radio drama.
