IF Theatre’s second Spotlight Season will shine a light on local talent.
IF Theatre’s “Spotlight Season” is a series of seven productions which aim to highlight the “depth and variety of artistic talent” in Indianapolis’ arts community, according to a press release. Kicking off on Nov. 8, the Spotlight Season includes nearly 60 performances — including a holiday parody musical, dark comedy, a cult classic adaptation and a contemporary retelling of the classic American Musical — through May 24, 2025.
The season opens with a new dramatic comedy by award-winning playwright Rachel Bublitz entitled “Funny, Like an Abortion.” The two-actor dramedy — which touches on themes of loyalty, friendship and the value of freedom — demonstrates the “importance of teamwork and solidarity in the creation of new, exciting theatre projects in Indianapolis,” according to a press release.
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“Funny, Like an Abortion” is a co-production between Theatre Unchained and American Lives Theatre and is onstage at the IF Black Box Theatre Nov. 8-24.
Throughout the rest of the season, IF Theatre will present a variety of shows in partnership with established organizations such as Defiance Comedy, Betty Rage Productions, Cryptid Entertainment and Individual Poetry Champion Gabrielle Patterson.
For more information about IF Theatre’s second Spotlight Season or to purchase tickets to the shows, visit indyfringe.org/upcoming-shows.
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Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe graduated with a degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and her previous work includes freelancing for Indy Maven, Assistant Arts & Life Editor for The Lantern, and editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Chloe enjoys covering all things arts and culture — from local music, visual art, dance, theater and film, as well as minority-owned businesses. In her free time, Chloe enjoys reading, cooking and keeping her plants alive.
