Deborah Asante is a Dream Farmer, Child Charmer, World Traveler, Jazz Gatherer, Blues Chaser, Hope Placer, History Keeper, Justice Seeker, KEEPER of the CULTURE.
Accepting a job offer from playwright Crystal V Rhodes, she migrated to Indianapolis, Indiana from San Francisco, in the late 80s. In 1990 Deborah founded The Asante Children's Theatre which has expanded its work in the community as the Asante Art Institute.
For over 30 years, Deborah Asante has been a creative force on a mission to expand the Indianapolis professional theater space, one artist at a time. With relentless passion and commitment, Deborah Asante & Artists (DA&A) was founded on the principle of ART by any means necessary. In her evolution, she aims to provide opportunities for home-grown artists while intentionally influencing future generations of creatives in this community.
