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American Lives Theatre co-production with The New Harmony Project: \u201cWad\u201d \u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n
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Southbank Theatre Company: \u201cEquivocation\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n
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\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nEquivocation: the use of deliberately vague, ambiguous, or double-meaning words to deceive, avoid a commitment, or mislead others.\u00a0It is also known as the\u00a0equivocation fallacy,\u00a0a type of informal logical fallacy where a term’s meaning shifts during an argument, making the argument unsound.\u00a0Examples include using “right” to mean both a legal entitlement and a moral good, or using “organic” for chemical compounds and agricultural methods interchangeably. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nEngland, 1605: A terrorist plot to assassinate King James I and Parliament has been thwarted. Shakespeare is commissioned to write the \u201ctrue historie\u201d of the plot and is confronted with the ultimate moral and artistic dilemma: Speak truth to power and perhaps lose his head, or take the money and lie. Is there a third option — equivocation? A high-stakes political thriller with contemporary resonances.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n- When: Sept. 11-21\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Where: The main Shelton Auditorium entrance at the rear of the building is closed for renovation. For this performance, you will need to enter through the Fountain Entrance doors.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Tickets: www.butlerartscenter.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Mud Creek Players: \u201cDearly Beloved\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n
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\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMud Creek closes its 75th season with hilarity, Texas style! An over-the-top wedding, three feuding sisters, and a church full of small-town eccentrics. What could possibly go wrong? In this fast-paced, laugh-a-minute comedy, the Futrelle sisters of Fayro, Texas — Frankie, Twink, and their estranged sister, Honey Raye —\u00a0are thrown together to pull off a family wedding. But it is not going well. Frankie\u2019s oldest twin daughter is marrying the son of the queen of what passes for high society in Fayro, and Frankie is desperate to make this wedding an elegant affair. It soon becomes obvious that Fate has other plans \u2026 This joyful Southern-fried Jones Hope Wooten comedy about love, marriage, sisterhood, and 300 pounds of good, ol\u2019 Texas barbeque will have you laughing all the way down the aisle!\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n- When: Sept. 11-27\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Tickets: Pay-What-You-Want Preview on Thursday, Sept. 11, no ticket necessary;\u00a0www.mudcreekplayers.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Epilogue Players: \u201cA Jukebox for the Algonquin\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nA humorous play by\u00a0Paul Stroili\u00a0about elderly residents in a New York senior care home who decide to raise money to buy a\u00a0Wurlitzer\u00a0jukebox for their recreation room, named “The Algonquin,” to recapture their youth. To fund their goal, they resort to selling marijuana grown from plants left by a deceased resident, leading to comical and thought-provoking situations as they navigate aging, friendship, and desire for more life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Storytelling Arts of Indiana: \u201cWho Gets to Call this Home?\u201d featuring Susan O\u2019Halloran\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n
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\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nSue O\u2019Halloran takes us on a journey from her front porch on the south side of Chicago to the wider world of international refugee crises and big-city racial politics. Through humorous, touching, and thought-provoking original stories, Sue will lead us to celebrate our less-than-perfect families, our own uncertain attempts to make a difference, and some little-known moments in our country\u2019s history that will make us proud. For those of you who saw the show via Zoom during the pandemic in 2020, Sue says the stories will include some old favorites as well as new ones.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Noblesville Shakespeare in the Park: \u201cThe Merry Wives of Windsor\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nDown-on-his-luck scoundrel Sir John Falstaff arrives in Windsor and sets his sights on wooing two wealthy wives. But Mistress Page and Mistress Ford are on to him … and ready to turn the tables in a whirlwind of wit, mischief, and revenge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n- When: Sept. 17\u201320 at 7:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Where: Federal Hill Commons Park\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Tickets: FREE\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Carmel Community Players: \u201cTo Kill a Mockingbird\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nScout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, Atticus Finch, in a sleepy Alabama town during the Great Depression. The facade of the seemingly peaceful town begins\u00a0to\u00a0crack when a young Black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction, local lawyer Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community. Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion, and the courage\u00a0to\u00a0do what is right.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
PlayFest Indy:\u00a0\u201cOne Party Consent\u201d\u00a0by Omer Abbas Salem\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nAbout the play: Trust is tricky. \u201cOne Party Consent\u201d follows Fola, a non-binary MFA directing student of color, who secretly records a volatile meeting with their white dean, only to face unexpected consequences. The story explores equitable representation in academia, power, privacy, and allyship through a sharply contemporary queer lens.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nAbout the playwright: Omer Abbas Salem is a Chicago-based actor and playwright whose work has been developed or produced by Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, Jackalope, About Face, and more. His play \u201cMosque4Mosque\u201d premiered at About Face in 2022, and \u201cHappy Days are Here (Again)\u201d was named one of Chicago Tribune\u2019s Top 10 Plays of 2024. He\u2019s the recipient of the 3Arts Award, the Cunningham Commission, and First Floor Theatre\u2019s Blueprint Commission. Current commissions include new works for Steppenwolf, Audible Theater, and Goodman Theatre\u2019s New Stages.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Dance Kaleidoscope: \u201cNow Vol. 1: Launch\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cThe Witcher\u201d\u00a0in Concert\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nA cinematic live show celebrating the 10th anniversary of\u00a0\u201cThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,\u201d featuring a live orchestra and special guest performers from \u201cPercival,\u201d who play and arrange the game’s iconic music while synchronizing it with stunning in-game visuals and gameplay footage. The experience offers fans a chance to relive the world of the open-world RPG through its award-winning soundtrack, enhanced by a professional ensemble and the original co-composers of the score.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nCandlelight\u00a0concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations. Immerse yourself in the emotional music of the British songstress, performed by a string quartet whilst surrounded by hundreds of candles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Opera in the Park\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nIn collaboration with Friends of Garfield Park, the 51st season begins with \u00a0the eighth annual free Opera in the Park concert. Hosted by opera superstar soprano Angela Brown and Maestro Alfred Savia, the concert features an incredible lineup of special musical guests, including baritone Rafael Porto and soprano Cara Collins, performing alongside the Indianapolis Opera Resident Artists and Chorus. Experience captivating performances and topnotch vocal artistry while enjoying the spacious park, where food trucks, beer, and wine are available for picnicking with friends and family.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n- When: Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Where:\u00a0MacAllister Amphitheater in Garfield Park\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Tickets: FREE, donations accepted<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cThis Woman\u2019s Worth\u201d presented by Ronni Watts\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nGet ready for an unforgettable night of drama, healing, and raw emotion.\u00a0\u201cThis Woman\u2019s Worth\u201d\u00a0is a gripping original stage play that tells the story of Raina, a devoted wife, mother, and woman who seems to have it all together on the outside, but is quietly crumbling on the inside. When betrayal, emotional abuse, and deep family secrets come to light, Raina is forced to confront the truth, stand in her power, and choose herself for the first time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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- Where: Indiana History Center\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Tickets: eventbrite.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Visiting Writers Series: Victoria Chang \u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nVictoria\u00a0Chang\u2019s most recent book of poems is\u00a0\u201cWith My Back to the World,\u201d\u00a0published in 2024. It received the Forward Prize in Poetry for Best Collection. A few of her other books include\u00a0\u201cThe Trees Witness Everything,\u201d \u201cOBIT,\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cDear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence, and Grief.\u201d\u00a0She has written several children\u2019s books as well. She has received a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Chowdhury International Prize in Literature, and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. She is the Bourne Chair in Poetry at Georgia Tech and Director of Poetry@Tech<\/a>. Audience Q&A and book signing will follow the author’s reading.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n- When:\u00a0Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Where: Schrott Center for the Arts\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Tickets: FREE, tickets are not required\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Indianapolis Women\u2019s Chorus: \u201cThe Power of The Voice\u201d \u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nIWC\u2019s magical and powerful sound isn\u2019t an accident; it\u2019s the product of careful teaching by beloved Artistic Director Meagan Johnson, in collaboration with the 120 voices that make up the chorus. Join them for an unforgettable afternoon of music and insights as IWC Artistic Director Meagan Johnson shares how she combines her experience as a classically trained soprano and voice instructor with her passion for empowering IWC\u2019s voice and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into IWC\u2019s sound and community. Meagan will perform a solo set with songs that demonstrate and celebrate the power of the human singing voice and that features soaring classical selections, including music by influential women of the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as musical theater favorites.\u00a0 Plus, you can learn about the\u00a0\u201cCrescendo: Growing IWC\u2019s Future\u201d funding campaign and enjoy a post-event reception.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Festival 451 Indy:\u00a0Annual Ray Bradbury Writer’s Talk\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nAn evening with \u201cUSA Today\u201d bestselling author\u00a0Mary Robinette Kowal, four-time Hugo and Nebula Award winner, podcaster, proand fessional puppeteer. Known for\u00a0\u201cThe Calculating Stars,\u201d\u00a0\u201cThe Spare Man,\u201d and\u00a0\u201cThe Glamourist Histories,\u201d Kowal blends wit, research, and imagination to craft stories spanning spacefaring adventures, magical regency dramas, and reimagined histories. Presented as part of\u00a0Festival 451indy<\/a>, this signature event honors\u00a0Ray Bradbury\u2019s legacy by spotlighting contemporary voices of curiosity and imagination. Books will be available for purchase from\u00a0Tomorrow Bookstore, with a signing to follow.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\nOTHER STUFF\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Festival of Faiths\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nDiscover the heartbeat of our city\u2019s spiritual and cultural diversity at the 2025 Festival of Faiths. From joyful music and dance performances to thought-provoking interfaith dialogue, interactive booths, and delicious local eats, this free, family-friendly event invites you to connect, celebrate, and learn. Whether you\u2019re part of a faith community, exploring new perspectives, or simply looking for a vibrant way to spend your Sunday, there\u2019s something here for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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An unexpected and funny exploration of human connection and exploitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Southbank Theatre Company opens their season with \u201cEquivocation.\u201d Photo by IndyGhost.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Equivocation: the use of deliberately vague, ambiguous, or double-meaning words to deceive, avoid a commitment, or mislead others.\u00a0It is also known as the\u00a0equivocation fallacy,\u00a0a type of informal logical fallacy where a term’s meaning shifts during an argument, making the argument unsound.\u00a0Examples include using “right” to mean both a legal entitlement and a moral good, or using “organic” for chemical compounds and agricultural methods interchangeably. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n England, 1605: A terrorist plot to assassinate King James I and Parliament has been thwarted. Shakespeare is commissioned to write the \u201ctrue historie\u201d of the plot and is confronted with the ultimate moral and artistic dilemma: Speak truth to power and perhaps lose his head, or take the money and lie. Is there a third option — equivocation? A high-stakes political thriller with contemporary resonances.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Mud Creek is closing out their season with “Dearly Beloved.” Photo by IndyGhost.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Mud Creek closes its 75th season with hilarity, Texas style! An over-the-top wedding, three feuding sisters, and a church full of small-town eccentrics. What could possibly go wrong? In this fast-paced, laugh-a-minute comedy, the Futrelle sisters of Fayro, Texas — Frankie, Twink, and their estranged sister, Honey Raye —\u00a0are thrown together to pull off a family wedding. But it is not going well. Frankie\u2019s oldest twin daughter is marrying the son of the queen of what passes for high society in Fayro, and Frankie is desperate to make this wedding an elegant affair. It soon becomes obvious that Fate has other plans \u2026 This joyful Southern-fried Jones Hope Wooten comedy about love, marriage, sisterhood, and 300 pounds of good, ol\u2019 Texas barbeque will have you laughing all the way down the aisle!\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A humorous play by\u00a0Paul Stroili\u00a0about elderly residents in a New York senior care home who decide to raise money to buy a\u00a0Wurlitzer\u00a0jukebox for their recreation room, named “The Algonquin,” to recapture their youth. To fund their goal, they resort to selling marijuana grown from plants left by a deceased resident, leading to comical and thought-provoking situations as they navigate aging, friendship, and desire for more life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Susan O\u2019Halloran<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Sue O\u2019Halloran takes us on a journey from her front porch on the south side of Chicago to the wider world of international refugee crises and big-city racial politics. Through humorous, touching, and thought-provoking original stories, Sue will lead us to celebrate our less-than-perfect families, our own uncertain attempts to make a difference, and some little-known moments in our country\u2019s history that will make us proud. For those of you who saw the show via Zoom during the pandemic in 2020, Sue says the stories will include some old favorites as well as new ones.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Down-on-his-luck scoundrel Sir John Falstaff arrives in Windsor and sets his sights on wooing two wealthy wives. But Mistress Page and Mistress Ford are on to him … and ready to turn the tables in a whirlwind of wit, mischief, and revenge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, Atticus Finch, in a sleepy Alabama town during the Great Depression. The facade of the seemingly peaceful town begins\u00a0to\u00a0crack when a young Black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction, local lawyer Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community. Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion, and the courage\u00a0to\u00a0do what is right.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Throughout the 2025-26 season, five of America\u2019s most dynamic playwrights will collaborate with five leading Indianapolis theater companies to bring brand-new plays to life. Each development week will culminate in public, concert-style readings that invite audiences to engage directly with the playwrights and their evolving work. All performances are ASL interpreted. \u201cOne Party Consent\u201d is hosted by American Lives Theatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n About the play: Trust is tricky. \u201cOne Party Consent\u201d follows Fola, a non-binary MFA directing student of color, who secretly records a volatile meeting with their white dean, only to face unexpected consequences. The story explores equitable representation in academia, power, privacy, and allyship through a sharply contemporary queer lens.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n About the playwright: Omer Abbas Salem is a Chicago-based actor and playwright whose work has been developed or produced by Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, Jackalope, About Face, and more. His play \u201cMosque4Mosque\u201d premiered at About Face in 2022, and \u201cHappy Days are Here (Again)\u201d was named one of Chicago Tribune\u2019s Top 10 Plays of 2024. He\u2019s the recipient of the 3Arts Award, the Cunningham Commission, and First Floor Theatre\u2019s Blueprint Commission. Current commissions include new works for Steppenwolf, Audible Theater, and Goodman Theatre\u2019s New Stages.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Dance Kaleidoscope opens with \u201cNow Vol. 1: Launch.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Let go, give in, and get ready to kick off DK\u2019s 54th season with \u201cLaunch,\u201d featuring\u00a0\u201cCloudline,\u201d a company premiere by acclaimed guest choreographer Robyn Mineko Williams. \u201cCloudline\u201d\u00a0is a stunning, dreamlike work that combines exquisite movement with 30-foot-wide silk that floats, twists, and transforms across the stage. The\u00a0dancers\u00a0don\u2019t just move to the music — they move with the silk, creating a shifting, ethereal landscape that feels like watching poetry in motion. “Launch”\u00a0will also feature\u00a0“Quorum,” a seductive, pulsating world premiere by Broadway and Alvin Ailey alum Sean Aaron Carmon.\u00a0“Quorum”\u00a0is an urgent\u00a0dance\u00a0work that unfolds as a debate of physicality. Through sharp contrasts of resistance and unity, this ballet unapologetically reflects on the hyper-polarized political climate, where questions of power, representation, and accountability loom large.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A cinematic live show celebrating the 10th anniversary of\u00a0\u201cThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,\u201d featuring a live orchestra and special guest performers from \u201cPercival,\u201d who play and arrange the game’s iconic music while synchronizing it with stunning in-game visuals and gameplay footage. The experience offers fans a chance to relive the world of the open-world RPG through its award-winning soundtrack, enhanced by a professional ensemble and the original co-composers of the score.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Candlelight\u00a0concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations. Immerse yourself in the emotional music of the British songstress, performed by a string quartet whilst surrounded by hundreds of candles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In collaboration with Friends of Garfield Park, the 51st season begins with \u00a0the eighth annual free Opera in the Park concert. Hosted by opera superstar soprano Angela Brown and Maestro Alfred Savia, the concert features an incredible lineup of special musical guests, including baritone Rafael Porto and soprano Cara Collins, performing alongside the Indianapolis Opera Resident Artists and Chorus. Experience captivating performances and topnotch vocal artistry while enjoying the spacious park, where food trucks, beer, and wine are available for picnicking with friends and family.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Get ready for an unforgettable night of drama, healing, and raw emotion.\u00a0\u201cThis Woman\u2019s Worth\u201d\u00a0is a gripping original stage play that tells the story of Raina, a devoted wife, mother, and woman who seems to have it all together on the outside, but is quietly crumbling on the inside. When betrayal, emotional abuse, and deep family secrets come to light, Raina is forced to confront the truth, stand in her power, and choose herself for the first time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Victoria\u00a0Chang\u2019s most recent book of poems is\u00a0\u201cWith My Back to the World,\u201d\u00a0published in 2024. It received the Forward Prize in Poetry for Best Collection. A few of her other books include\u00a0\u201cThe Trees Witness Everything,\u201d \u201cOBIT,\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cDear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence, and Grief.\u201d\u00a0She has written several children\u2019s books as well. She has received a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Chowdhury International Prize in Literature, and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. She is the Bourne Chair in Poetry at Georgia Tech and Director of Poetry@Tech<\/a>. Audience Q&A and book signing will follow the author’s reading.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n IWC\u2019s magical and powerful sound isn\u2019t an accident; it\u2019s the product of careful teaching by beloved Artistic Director Meagan Johnson, in collaboration with the 120 voices that make up the chorus. Join them for an unforgettable afternoon of music and insights as IWC Artistic Director Meagan Johnson shares how she combines her experience as a classically trained soprano and voice instructor with her passion for empowering IWC\u2019s voice and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into IWC\u2019s sound and community. Meagan will perform a solo set with songs that demonstrate and celebrate the power of the human singing voice and that features soaring classical selections, including music by influential women of the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as musical theater favorites.\u00a0 Plus, you can learn about the\u00a0\u201cCrescendo: Growing IWC\u2019s Future\u201d funding campaign and enjoy a post-event reception.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n An evening with \u201cUSA Today\u201d bestselling author\u00a0Mary Robinette Kowal, four-time Hugo and Nebula Award winner, podcaster, proand fessional puppeteer. Known for\u00a0\u201cThe Calculating Stars,\u201d\u00a0\u201cThe Spare Man,\u201d and\u00a0\u201cThe Glamourist Histories,\u201d Kowal blends wit, research, and imagination to craft stories spanning spacefaring adventures, magical regency dramas, and reimagined histories. Presented as part of\u00a0Festival 451indy<\/a>, this signature event honors\u00a0Ray Bradbury\u2019s legacy by spotlighting contemporary voices of curiosity and imagination. Books will be available for purchase from\u00a0Tomorrow Bookstore, with a signing to follow.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Discover the heartbeat of our city\u2019s spiritual and cultural diversity at the 2025 Festival of Faiths. From joyful music and dance performances to thought-provoking interfaith dialogue, interactive booths, and delicious local eats, this free, family-friendly event invites you to connect, celebrate, and learn. Whether you\u2019re part of a faith community, exploring new perspectives, or simply looking for a vibrant way to spend your Sunday, there\u2019s something here for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Mud Creek Players: \u201cDearly Beloved\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Epilogue Players: \u201cA Jukebox for the Algonquin\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Storytelling Arts of Indiana: \u201cWho Gets to Call this Home?\u201d featuring Susan O\u2019Halloran\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Carmel Community Players: \u201cTo Kill a Mockingbird\u201d\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
PlayFest Indy:\u00a0\u201cOne Party Consent\u201d\u00a0by Omer Abbas Salem\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Opera in the Park\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Indianapolis Women\u2019s Chorus: \u201cThe Power of The Voice\u201d \u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Festival 451 Indy:\u00a0Annual Ray Bradbury Writer’s Talk\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
OTHER STUFF\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Festival of Faiths\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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