INDIANAPOLIS — Born and educated in Indianapolis, Janet Flanner began her journalism career at the Indianapolis Star before moving to Paris in the 1920s. Writing under the pen name Genêt for The New Yorker, she became one of the twentieth century’s most respected journalists, chronicling Europe between the wars, the Nazi occupation of France, and the rebirth of Paris after World War II.
Her essays remain in print today, and her extraordinary life continues to inspire new readers through books such as The Typewriter and the Guillotine. Her father, Frank Flanner, left Indianapolis another lasting legacy through Flanner House, a symbol of service and opportunity that still enriches our city.
The District Theatre will present the world premiere of They Call Me Genêt, the inspiring story of an Indianapolis woman who changed the way the world understood the twentieth century.
Performances will be July 16-19 and July 23-26. Written and directed by D. Paul Thomas, and starring Jen Johansen,They Call Me Genêt offers a front-row seat to Flanner’s remarkable life between the wars — and beyond. This intimate one-woman show is as rich and layered as the city she adored.
Tickets are $28 for adults, $21 for seniors and available online at indydistricttheatre.com
