October 10, 2023
Catalyst Repertory Theatre, known for its intrepid and tenacious spirit has never shied away from producing challenging material and its production of the “Starmites” now playing at IndyFringe Basile Theatre is no exception. Unfortunately, sometimes there are risks that come with being adventurous and nowhere... read more
September 4, 2023
Typically, like most critics, I try to publish my reviews at least within a week of opening night. However, in the case of “Angel on Eros,” which closed after a three-day IndyFringe Theatre Festival run on Sunday, August 20, it is only now that I... read more
February 15, 2023
One of the greatest satisfactions I enjoy from covering the arts is that I get to do so from the unique perspective of someone who is himself an artist. In addition to writing, I am also a producer, director, filmmaker, playwright, and lyricist. Of all... read more
June 25, 2022
Compared to other markets, there are only a handful of professional actors with Actors Equity union status, who are able to ply their craft full time in Indianapolis. And though there are an abundance of performance opportunities at community and other nonprofessional theatres, Equity actors... read more
September 2, 2021
There are a variety of reasons I wanted to see the concert version of “Oak Island,” a musical presented at the 2021 IndyFringe Festival by American Lives Theatre, on Aug. 26 at IndyFringe Basile Theatre. Since Magic Thread Cabaret, of which I am artistic director,... read more
August 15, 2021
What must it be like to go from intern to CEO of a major Indianapolis performing-arts organization? It was my curiosity that led me to seek out IndyFringe CEO Justin Brady. He interned under former CEO Pauline Moffat in 2006 and then worked part time... read more
January 11, 2020
History was made on the local arts and culture scene with the opening of “Gloria,” presented by American Lives Theatre. One of Indy’s newest theatre groups, ALT debuted Friday at IndyFringe Basile Theatre off Mass Ave. Founded by artistic director Chris Saunders, the fledgling group’s... read more
November 9, 2018
My first encounter with choreographer-director Joshua “Josh” Bergasse was when I did a phone interview a few years back to ask him about working with Indy native Cory Lingner, who at the time, was an ensemble member in “On the Town,” a 2014 Broadway revival... read more
