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'Many donors who support Indianapolis arts organizations are asking the same question during a time of significant turnover in leadership: 'Are things going to change?''

Read about funding challenges and supporting the arts in IBJ News by Dave Lindquist:
bit.ly/3Q3nswT

Tonight is the opening for Indianapolis Shakespeare Company's production of Love's Labor's Lost at the Taggart Memorial Amphitheatre! Reserve your free tickets and enjoy some summer outdoor theatre July 20-22 and July 27-29!

Learn More: indyshakes.com/loveslaborslost

Check out the SPARK on the Circle activation from Downtown Indy, Inc. and partners now through November!

The IRT will be closed July 1 through July 9 for a staff recharge week! We will return the week of Monday, July 10.

'When someone tells you who they are, believe them. Full stop. Spaces can't be safe if we don't create room for self-expression free from judgment.'
– IRT's Director of Inclusion & Community Partnerships Devon Ginn

#PrideMonth #IRTlive

.J.R. Pierce speaks with outgoing artistic director Janet Allen and her successor Benjamin Hanna about what's next for IRTlive, from launching a capital campaign, to crafting sustainable programming for multi-generational Midwestern audiences. americantheatre.org/2023/06/30/ind…

Today is Janet Allen's last day at the IRT as she is retiring after a nearly 40-year career at the Theatre!

What will she miss most? What is she looking forward to in retirement?

Find out all that and more in this new piece by Tom Alvarez:
tomalvarez.studio/2023/06/28/jan…

Who would you spotlight as a queer icon?

IRT's next Margot Lacy Eccles Artistic Director Benjamin Hanna shares:
'James Baldwin–his powerful, unapologetic, visionary, and fiercely honest writing has been instrumental to LGBTQIA+ rights and a balm to queer communities and allies.'

Want to make some outdoor theatre plans this summer? You can reserve your free tickets now for Indy Shakes production of Love's Labor's Lost at the Taggart Memorial Amphitheater!
Learn More: indyshakes.com/loveslaborslost

'What is one piece of advice you would give to someone struggling with their identity?'

Kay (she/her), IRT's Individual Giving Manager, shares: 'Find somebody you can trust and talk to, and who can help you with your journey to find who you truly are.'

#PrideMonth #IRTlive

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone struggling with their identity?
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Ariana (they/them), IRT's Office Administrator, shares their answer: 'It takes time to figure out who you are, what you like, and what works for you. It's a lifelong process.' #PrideMonth

At our Annual Board Meeting last week, we recapped the 50th Season by celebrating the work of staff and the Board. Thank you to outgoing Board Chair Mark Schaffer for his leadership and a special congrats to Company Manager Hillary Martin for winning the Richard O. Morris Award!

Thank you to all who joined us last night to celebrate the amazing IRT career of Margot Lacy Eccles Artistic Director Janet Allen!

Read all about the surprise announcements and honors from the reception here: bit.ly/3J1Ndts

IRT Theatre Camp starts today! We are so excited to welcome all of our campers who will join us this month for a summer of fun!

This weekend at the IRT, our friends at Dance Kaleidoscope are performing their season finale, Scheherazade!

🎟Tickets for June 1-4: tickets.irtlive.com/overview/5434

The last day to register your child for IRT Theatre Camp is Thursday, June 1!

Learn More: irtlive.com/students-and-e…

Welcome, race fans! Check out the art curated by Indy Arts Council and learn about the artists celebrating the Indy 500:

welcomeracefansindy.org/artwork/106th-…

#ThisIsMay #Indy500

This year marks the retirement of five arts leaders in the community, including our own Janet Allen. Check out this profile from IndyStar and Domenica Bongiovanni on these individuals and their impact!

Story: indystar.com/story/entertai…

Congratulations to IRT's Playwright-in-Residence James Still (James Still) on being named one of the writers of The New Harmony Project 2023 Conference! Chosen from more than 400 applications, James will join artists & writers this June.
Learn More:
newharmonyproject.org/2023