The writers, producers and cast of the play, “Democracy Hypocrisy: The Red, White and Blues of Freedom,” want to make one thing clear – this high-energy, thought-provoking stage production is not about critical race theory. It’s about truth. The premiere is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26th. The Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.)… Read more »
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Do you need a comprehensive talent strategy to achieve your organizational goals?
Written by Terra Doyle, Integrated Workforce Strategies Practice Lead, Recruiting Americas, Roche Diagnostics Corporation The simple answer is YES. In order to achieve short and long-term company ambitions – it takes people. People with the right skills, mindsets, and behaviors are the difference between organizations that “do ok” and those that operate at the top… Read more »
OnyxFest Announces Playwright Selections And Festival Expansion!
After receiving a record number of scripts for consideration, organizers of OnyxFest Indianapolis announced today that for the first time, there will be both fall and spring festivals for the state’s only theatrical showcase exclusively for Black playwrights. Sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) in conjunction with IndyFringe, OnyxFest Fall 2022 is… Read more »
Dates for OnyxFest 2022 announced in the wake of record script entries
After receiving a record number of scripts for consideration, organizers are announcing performance dates for the 12th annual OnyxFest – sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) in cooperation with IndyFringe Indianapolis. The first of two consecutive weekends of OnyxFest 2022 performances will be staged from November 3rd through November 6th at the… Read more »
Celebrate IU Day with the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI
Join the virtual celebration of IU Day with the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) on Wednesday, April 20, 2022! Follow OnyxFest – the first and only theater festival in the state exclusively designed to showcase the works of Indiana Black playwrights- on their social media accounts all day, as A.R.T.I. highlights the purpose of… Read more »
Deadline for OnyxFest play submissions extended to March 31st
As a result of interest expressed during the recent CENTERSTAGE theater workshop sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (ARTI), the deadline for playwrights to submit their work for consideration of OnyxFest 2022 has been extended to Thursday, March 31 at midnight. No entries will be accepted under any circumstances after March 31. For… Read more »
Indianapolis Black theatre again taking center stage in global spotlight
For the second year in a row, the state’s only live theatre festival for Black playwrights was successfully staged, even in the throes of a pandemic. OnyxFest 2021, exercising all required protocols, staged five productions along with an additional fall presentation. All six plays sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (ARTI) are now… Read more »
A.R.T.I. Workshop to focus on theater skills
The Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (ARTI) will sponsor “CENTERSTAGE: A Theater Workshop,” from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the IUPUI Student Campus Center, 420 University Blvd. Indianapolis. “CENTERSTAGE: A Theater Workshop” is designed to attract a broad range of theater enthusiasts, from the novice to those pursuing careers in… Read more »