No urban theater initiative outside of New York can compare to the success, longevity and impact of the Black Ensemble Theater of Chicago. The driving force behind this national phenomenon is Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor – the keynote speaker for the 2nd Annual “CENTERSTAGE” – A Theater Workshop at IUPUI Saturday, April 22, 2023…. Read more »
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IU Day is Wednesday, April 19th – Celebrate with ARTI!
ARTI is a celebration of powerful, culturally affirming Black theatre! We will be celebrating the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (ARTI) as part of IU Day on Wednesday, April 19! ARTI initiatives emphasize increased visibility and access to Black theatre in Indianapolis and offer a culturally affirming platform for talent and career development opportunities in… Read more »
2nd Annual Centerstage Theater Workshop to Premiere “One” by Lanetta Kennedy
The sensitive topic of colorism will be the focus of the one-act play “One” set to premiere at the 2nd Annual CENTERSTAGE: A Theater Workshop sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (ARTI) on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Herron School of Art & Design, 735 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202…. Read more »
2nd Annual Centerstage workshop at IUPUI to focus on theater skills
The Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (ARTI) will sponsor its 2nd Annual “CENTERSTAGE: A Theater Workshop,” from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Herron School of Art & Design, 735 West New York Street, Indianapolis IN 46202. “CENTERSTAGE: A Theater Workshop” is designed to attract a broad range of theater… Read more »
Indianapolis Black theatre again taking center stage in global spotlight
For the third year in a row, OnyxFest – the state’s only live theatre festival for Black playwrights, and partner IndyFringe Theater are collaborating with the Butler Arts and Events Center (BAEC) to stream all six shows of OnyxFest 2022 in Celebration of Black History Month. All six plays sponsored by the Africana Repertory… Read more »
Full production grants available for Black playwrights throughout Indiana
Lack of financial resources is often the most daunting obstacle for new writers trying to bring fresh, innovative story ideas from the pages of their script to the stage. For a few aspiring writers, OnyxFest – the first and only Indiana theater festival exclusively for African American playwrights – in partnership with IndyFringe Theatre will… Read more »
OnyxFest thanks you for supporting the 2022 season
OnyxFest would like to thank all involved in the most successful event in the 12-year history of this powerful and unique festival featuring the works of Black playwrights. OnyxFest is not only the first but remains the only Indiana theater festival exclusively dedicated to authentic stories depicting Black lives and culture. Sponsored by the Africana… Read more »
TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR ONYXFEST FALL THEATER FESTIVAL
Tickets are now on sale for OnyxFest 2022! OnyxFest is Indiana’s first and only theater festival dedicated to the stories of Black playwrights. Sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) in partnership with IndyFringe, this fall festival will feature six never-produced one-act plays written by local playwrights. OnyxFest 2022 is scheduled for November… Read more »