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IRT Names New Artistic Director

February 23, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — After an extensive nationwide search with Management Consultants for the Arts, the Indiana Repertory Theatre and its Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Theatre’s future Margot Lacy Eccles Artistic Director, Benjamin Hanna. Hanna is the current Associate Artistic Director, and he will work with Janet Allen … Read More

Applause!: Feb. 24-March 2

February 23, 2023 | by Weekly View

• Congratulations to Abby Vesga on her 4th anniversary of opening Laundry & More in Lawrence, 4212 N. Post Rd. Much more than a laundromat, Laundry & More provides free laundry services on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon for low-income individuals and people experiencing homelessness. They also provide support services, and … Read More

IRT Presents “Oedipus” with Modern Touches

February 23, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — For the fifth production in IRT’s 50th Anniversary Season, the Theatre will stage a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek tragedy Oedipus, complemented by live music onstage. Directed by IRT’s Playwright-in-Residence James Still, the show will run on the OneAmerica Mainstage Feb. 22 – March 18. This compelling … Read More

“A Streetcar Named Desire” at IndyFringe March 3

February 23, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Tennessee Williams’s masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire was written during a period of change in America, after World War II. In short, the play follows a woman, Blanche, who comes to live with her sister and her sister’s husband. She eventually loses her grip on reality, as she … Read More

Indiana Senate Bill Advances to Help Seniors Access SNAP Benefits

February 23, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — The Indiana Senate recently approved a bill intended to make access to SNAP benefits easier for seniors and those on disability. The U.S. Department of Agriculture funds SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, which are considered critical in helping low-income individuals obtain food. Currently, seniors and those … Read More