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NAATC’s ‘Stew’ to highlight conversations from the kitchen and other traditions

CHLOE McGOWAN - March 4, 2025

The Naptown African American Theatre Collective (NAATC) brings kitchen conversations and family traditions to the stage in Zora Howard’s “Stew.” Directed by LaKesha Lorene, “Stew”...

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Year in review: Best live local theater I saw in 2024

CHLOE McGOWAN - January 10, 2025

As the Arts & Culture Reporter, I saw a lot of live theater last year. There were some truly spectacular and mind-blowing performances coming out...

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The tropes we can let go of

CHLOE McGOWAN - December 16, 2024

When it comes to the performing arts, there are a few tropes — or recurrent themes — typically reserved for Black characters that should...

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Cementing the legacy: NAATC’s 2024-25 season is here

CHLOE McGOWAN - October 21, 2024

The Naptown African American Theatre Collective (NAATC) is cementing its legacy this season. The Black equity theater company introduced its 2024-25 season, which features “Judy’s...

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PlayFest Indy to elevate city as a hub for playwrights

CHLOE McGOWAN - August 15, 2024

A weeklong celebration of new works is coming to Indianapolis in the form of PlayFest Indy. The New Harmony Project, in partnership with eight local...

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NAATC to present acting workshops, ‘Education for All’

CHLOE McGOWAN - June 6, 2024

A new opportunity for aspiring artists and theater professionals is coming this summer. Beginning in July, the Naptown African American Theatre Collective (NAATC) — Indianapolis’...

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REVIEW: NAATC gives breathtaking performance of ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

CHLOE McGOWAN - March 14, 2024

August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is onstage at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Center March 8-24. Set in a 1927 recording studio in Chicago, Ma Rainey...

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NAATC bringing ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ to Indy stage after 40 years

CHLOE McGOWAN - February 29, 2024

“Legendary blues meets risky business trapped in a chokehold of racism” in Naptown African American Theatre Collective’s next production. Written by August Wilson, “Ma Rainey’s...

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REVIEW: NAATC’s ‘Detroit ‘67’ delivers thoughtful narrative on Black experience

CHLOE McGOWAN - August 31, 2023

“Detroit ‘67” is a play everyone should see at least once. The Naptown African American Theatre Collective premiered Dominique Morisseau’s “Detroit ‘67” Aug. 24 at...

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REVIEW: ‘Black Book’ sets new standard for theater in Indy

CHLOE McGOWAN - May 18, 2023

Austin Dean Ashford’s “Black Book” left a mark on Indianapolis' theater community. The Naptown African American Theatre Collective (NAATC) opened its inaugural season with Ashford’s...

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