as the situation with COVID-19 continues to develop, we wanted to reach out and assure you that the health, safety and wellbeing of our patrons, employees, artists and volunteers are of the utmost importance to us. We want everyone to feel comfortable while attending our theatres. to that end, we are following the centers for disease control and prevention’s (CDC) direction and will continue to monitor the situation closely.
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INDYFRINGE AND THE DISTRICT THEATRE JOIN IN SOLIDARITY
IndyFringe and The District Theatre join in solidarity with African Americans and all people of goodwill decrying oppression and calling for justice in the cases of George Floyd, Ahmaud Aubrey, Eric Garner, Michael Brown and countless others impacted by police violence and institutional murders. Black Lives Matter. That’s why we pledge and ask our IndyFringe and District Theatre supporters to
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Use #blacklivesmatter social media and online platforms to underscore your support of justice for the African American community and cultural institutions now and moving forward;
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Advocate to funders and elected officials your stand for equitable funding for institutions of color;
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Create a radically welcoming space for Black artists and works and for all Black audiences
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Visit black communities and institutions, invest in small businesses and attend African American events; and,
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Be the person who doesn’t look like the majority of people in a space and experience the power of that perspective.
We are committed to facilitating the articulation and expression of Black lives, values, culture, issues and dynamics through the performing arts. We will continue cultivating and offering a platform for Black playwrights, actors, directors, producers and those involved at all levels of stage crafts and theatre. We will support those working to restore and repair our downtown, small businesses, and public spaces to make it more inclusive and reflect the positive diversity of Indianapolis.
With sincere and deep commitment to change,
Gary Reiter on behalf of the Board and Staff of IndyFringe.
The Following Shows will be Rescheduled:
THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES, VOL 2
They’re baaaack!
“The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 2” is an original parody of the beloved TV show. Volume 1 was the sold-out hit of our 2019 Parody Series. These gender-bending Girls find themselves in situations never before seen on television – that’s why they’re lost episodes! Written by David Cerda and originally performed by Hell In A Handbag Productions in Chicago, the show features all of the beloved sitcom characters, including the forthright Dorothy, the sweet airheaded Rose, the lusty Blanche and the sharp tongued Sophia.
In these “never before seen episodes,” they band together as the girls struggle with the senior dating scene in a Valentine-themed story, as well as a “very special” cross-over episode with “Murder She Wrote,” giving us the Jessica Fletcher/Dorothy Zbornak song-and-dance we never knew we needed.
The production also features “Guess That Girl!,” a Golden Girls trivia and games to help audiences fully embrace the Miami experience.
DETROIT
Fire up the grill and the middle class. This incendiary drama by Lisa D’amour explores two couples in middle America clinging to the ideal that hard work is rewarded with comfort and contentment. This “sharp x-ray of the embattled American psyche” (New York Times) is a “brilliantly observed piece of art” (Chicago Tribune). Pulitzer Finalist.
The Cast: Conner Kelley, Clay Mabbit, Kelsey Miller, David Mosedale, Jenni White
STRONG LANGUAGE
The state of inter-racial relationships can be an emotionally charged conversation all over the world. Here in America it is no different.
Everywhere in our country we are seeking means of coexistence. As young people there are feelings, emotions and thoughts that we wish to express but sometimes struggle to find the words. We wrestle with despair, sadness, anger, frustration, bias, ambivalence, powerlessness and hope and action.
So, as artists we share with an audience those same feelings, emotions and thoughts through dance, theatre and poetry in hopes that we can incite conversation that lead to means, peaceful means, of coexistence. Join us in changing the conversation. Caution some of this conversation may include “Strong Language“.
Run time: 90 minutes with intermission
LOVE IS A DREAM, LOVE IS A NIGHTMARE
FRIDAY NIGHT BELLY DANCE HAFLA – APRIL 24TH
All dancers and supporters of dancers are welcome to attend this good ole’ fashioned Hafla; a social gathering with music, open dancing and student performances. A limited number of performance slots will be allotted to student performers (soloists or troupes) who would like to perform for a welcoming and supportive audience. Additionally, there will be plenty of open dance time and socializing, as well as a meet and greet with gothic fusion dancer, Ariellah.
SATURDAY NIGHT SHOW FEATURING ARIELLAH – APRIL 25TH
Indy Movement Arts Collective and Liz Wray present “Love is a Dream: Love is a Nightmare,” an evening of theatrical belly dance performances studying the many facets of Love. This production will showcase belly dancers from all over the midwest, featuring Ariellah; world renowned Gothic Fusion Belly Dancer from California.
“Coming into this play, I was completely surprised by the history of IUPUI — how it all began. “I had no idea of the struggle and the price it actually cost to have this establishment that we have here today.” — Jay Fuqua, Actor “The Price of Progress”
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“In the District’s intimate cabaret space, you get to see them perform right up in your face.”
— NUVO, Jan. 2019
“The intimate confines of The District Theatre secondary cabaret stage add to the atmosphere, especially when Banta and Mullen’s antics take them through the audience.”
— Plays with John & Wendy, March 2019
Interested in volunteering?
Are you ready to participate where laughter, love and pathos converge – along with a little bit of elbow grease? We are accepting applications for volunteers. Reach us through our contact form!