INDIANAPOLIS — On March 7 at the Lilly Theatre in Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, local artist Ben Asaykwee will kick off the first of seven original theatre works. Jungle Book is number in Asaykwee’s “Seven for ‘17” project. The fresh take on a classic features original music and spoken word in a lively family-friendly show. 
Ben Asaykwee, an Indianapolis playwright, composer, director, producer, and actor has written and produced plays in the Midwest since 2009. The artist was recently recognized by the Central Indiana Community Foundation as a VIP theatre artist in an award program, kicking off the “next 100 years” of great Indianapolis art.
“Receiving this award has been a great honor,” said Asaykwee. “And I believe continuing the work I was recognized for is the only appropriate response.”
The second of the series, a two-act rock musical called Attribute of the Strong, will open April 7 at Fort Harrison. Remaining shows in the Seven for ‘17 project series will run May through September at various Indianapolis venues.
Details on the Seven for ‘17 project and synopses of other upcoming plays can be found at www.benasaykwee.com
