Indy Drag Theatre is getting ready to present Hoosiers with a story that will “melt hearts.”
“Frozen: A Drag Parody” hits the stage at the District Theatre for two weekends, on Nov. 14-16 and Nov. 20-23. Co-directed by Dottie B. Minerva and April Rosé, with choreography also by Rosé, the show promises to be a heartwarming adaptation of the hit Disney Musical “Frozen,” offering guests an enchanted evening full of music, sisterhood and magic, according to a press release.
“Frozen is more than a fairytale,” Rosé, who is also IDT’s co-founder, said in a statement. “It’s a story about breaking norms and finding your true power, something that really resonates with us at IDT and as queer people.”
“Frozen: A Drag Parody” is IDT’s final show of the 2025 season and is open to families and children aged 8 and older. Similar to previous productions at IDT, “Frozen: A Drag Parody” aims to be a “celebration and fusion of the traditional art of theatre and exaggerated art of drag,” according to a press release.
The story follows Princess Anna on her journey to save her kingdom, Arendelle, from a perpetual winter unknowingly caused by her sister, Queen Elsa, who possesses ice powers. Along the way, Anna encounters a variety of talking snow-people, reindeer and trolls who teach her the meaning of true love.
IDT is a unique theatre experience, taking drag beyond “the typical nightclub lip-sync” and combining scenes from the live musical and both hit movies. “Frozen: A Drag Parody” is full of spectacular castles, mountains of snow and exciting adventures that explore themes of sisterhood, self-love and chosen family in a parody “meant to spread joy and melt hearts,” according to a press release.
Indy Drag Theatre aspires to offer safety and opportunity for queer Hoosiers and allies to express themselves authentically, artistically and joyously, according to a press release.
“We’re staying true to the original storyline with this production, while adding our own creative touches and magic moments,” Minerva said in a statement.
“Frozen: A Drag Parody” is onstage at the District Theatre Mainstage Nov. 14-16 and Nov. 20-23. The show is approximately two hours, and tickets start at $35. For more information, visit indydragtheatre.org.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe has a bachelor's in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and has previously worked for Indy Maven, The Lantern, and CityScene Media Group. In her free time, Chloe enjoys live theatre, reading, baking and keeping her plants alive.
