By Silvia Garcia, Director of Research and Assessment, IU Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement Help us gather feedback: invite your partners to participate Indiana University Indianapolis has long recognized its role as an anchor institution, deeply woven into the fabric of the community and committed to community engagement through its mission and leveraging of financial,… Read more »
For the fourth 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 five shows of OnyxFest 2023 in celebration of Black History Month. The plays are now streaming through the end of… Read more »
The Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (ARTI) announced that scripts are being accepted for consideration of full production grants for playwrights to participate in OnyxFest 2024. This marks the fifth anniversary of the collaboration between IndyFringe and ARTI and the 14th staging of OnyxFest – the first and only theater festival in Indiana spotlighting exclusively… Read more »
Written by Vernon A. Williams, Director of OnyxFest The dramatic climax of OnyxFest 2023 – the state’s first and only Black theater festival – will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the iconic Crispus Attucks High School Auditorium, according to the sponsoring Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.). Organizers say the works of Black… Read more »
Along with the world premiere play and a keynote address from a nationally renowned Black theater owner, the 2nd Annual CENTERSTAGE – A Theater Workshop, presented by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.), will feature breakout sessions with experts in theater. These presenters will take workshop participants on a journey that will cover acting, directing, music,… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »