November 12, 2022
Carrie Ann Schlatter – Courtesy of Rob Slaven. Used with permission. In addition to the fact that “Natural Shocks,” currently playing at Fonseca Theatre, focuses on critical social issues that require our attention, another reason to see it is the bravura performance of Carrie Ann... read more
November 6, 2022
The last time I saw actor-director Eric Bryant in person was a few weeks ago at a Southbank Theatre Company benefit. A board member of the organization, he was manning the check-in table when I arrived at the event. It wasn’t until he addressed the... read more
September 14, 2022
Southbank Theatre Company, the brainchild of founder Marcia Eppich-Harris, commences its second season with her newest play, a world premiere of “The Profession,” on September 15 at Fonseca Theatre, located in the Haughville neighborhood on Indy’s near Westside. Prompted by recent events, including... read more
June 20, 2022
Coming off their successful May run of “Twelfth Night,” founder Marcia-Eppich Harris’s Southbank Theatre Company continues to make its presence known as an exciting new addition to the Indy theatre landscape. Showing flair once again, the neophyte group presents “Marie Antoinette & The Magical Negroes,”... read more
April 18, 2022
I shall never forget the impression disabled actor Ali Stroker made on me when I saw her on Broadway in “Oklahoma” in 2019. Her compelling performance won her a Tony Award. Yes, she is in a wheelchair, but more importantly, she gave such a vivid... read more
July 11, 2020
Fonseca Theatre Company made history on July 9 when it opened Idris Goodwin’s drama, “Hype Man: a break beat play.” While most theatres in Central Indiana are shut down indefinitely because of COVID-19, FTC is one of only two local, professional companies presenting live theatre,... read more
June 15, 2020
In the aftermath of the protests against racism and George Floyd’s horrendous murder, it is clear that demanded changes and reforms, if implemented, will have a lasting effect on our country and the status quo. Theatre, has always been in the vanguard of change for... read more
April 18, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting actor, writer and musician Jan Lucas in February at Fonseca Theatre Company. She was there, attending a performance of “Les Chanteuses,” a production of Magic Thread Cabaret, of which I am managing director. Having seen Lucas in several performances... read more
