American Lives Theatre engages, provokes and entertains by presenting a mirror to this country, reflecting the lives and history of all Americans with new work and neglected classics. We tell stories that boldly cry out the truth of all that is thrilling, unjust, terrifying, joyful, absurd, brave, shameful and ultimately compassionate which embody the elusive spirit of these united - and often divided - states.
The Fonseca Theatre Company (FTC) is an artistic collective that reflects the global majority and is led primarily by BIPOC individuals. We believe the sharing of culture is essential to our nation’s health, and we prioritize work by and/or about underrepresented communities. We strive to create an accessible and inclusive space where artists of all racial and ethnic identities, genders, and abilities can participate fully and be the authority on their own story. FTC thinks globally, but acts locally.
Indianapolis Shakespeare Company, Inc., also known as Indy Shakes, is in its 17th year of producing high-quality, fully professional theater productions. Indy Shakes is proud to offer our Taggart Memorial Amphitheatre performances to the Indianapolis community for FREE!
Rooted in the heart of Indiana, Indiana Repertory Theatre is committed to building a vital, vibrant and informed community through the transformational power of live theatre. The Indiana Repertory Theatre produces inclusive, top-quality, professional theatre and community programming to engage, surprise, challenge and entertain members of the whole community.
NAATC (Naptown African American Theatre Collective) is passionate about creating an Equity house for Black theatre professionals in the city of Indianapolis and beyond while creating art that speaks to the humanity, beauty, and power of Black stories.
The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre is a nonprofit and home to a performance collective that includes seven professional theatre companies, each their own non-profit entity. Among them is the Phoenix Theatre, a union theatre dedicated to nurturing new plays and emerging playwrights. The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre's mission includes growing the community’s reputation as an arts destination and serving as a hub to showcase local artists, host events, and help its neighborhood thrive.
Always different. Always Entertaining.
Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis is a professional, not-for-profit theatre company located in Broad Ripple focusing on new work by underrepresented playwrights. We produce plays in the classic Chicago storefront style: In a small, intimate space; performed with honest, emotional truth. Admissions are donation-only in order to increase access to programming.
Summit Performance Indianapolis is a professional, nonprofit, women-focused theatre company producing top-quality theatre that explores the lives and experiences of women.