INDIANAPOLIS — In a new partnership with Betty Rage Productions, theatre-makers will see a version of their “dream projects” come to fruition in FemmeFest, a festival of theatrical works this March. The event is an evolution of IF Theatre’s DivaFest program. Founded in 2011, DivaFest sought to reduce the barriers for women playwrights to see their work performed in the city. While the name of the program has changed, the spirit remains the same as an effort to empower women and femme theatre makers in Indianapolis as a vital piece of leadership in the city’s arts economy.
In FemmeFest’s first year, four projects have been selected to showcase a rich variety of theatrical work, from a musical comedy cabaret to a community practice centering emerging women directors.
The projects for FemmeFest 2026 are as follows:
• BS Conversations, produced by “The Uncut Diamond.”
• Female Troubles, Composed by Elle Tyler with additional contributions from the ensemble.
• Out Of Yard Signs, Written by Jaqueline Ridberg Larabee and directed by Ebony Chappel.
• Shared Stage, Led by Robin Kildall
Individual Tickets are $15, Pr buy a festival pass and see all 4 shows for $50. Visit indyfringe.org/femmefest for schedule and reservations.