IF Theatre

IF Theatre is Indy’s home for bold new theatrical experiences, including the IndyFringe Festival. As a nonprofit arts incubator, IF Theatre advances the performing arts by creating access to a variety of opportunities for artists, audiences, and our local community to thrive. We aspire to be a Midwestern hub for the performing arts, investing in creative talent from across the country, inviting the spirit of curiosity to the arts in Indianapolis, and cultivating a celebratory artistic culture in the state of Indiana.

In addition to the IndyFringe Festival, IF theatre partners with local artists to shine a spotlight on our homegrown talent. We provide marketing, development, and outreach services to small theatre companies and sole producers looking to bring their work to the stage. We also invest in immersive, interactive events, and have dedicated ourselves to the creation of new plays through programs like OnyxFest, The Div(x) Fellowship, and the Flanner Fringe Laboratory. Since 2005, we have returned over $2.5M to artists, directly stimulating the Indianapolis economy and creating a more sustainable culture for the arts in our city. We have produced over 72 new plays by playwrights with a marginalized gender, and over 85 new plays by black playwrights through our new work initiatives.

IF Theatre creates innovative theatrical events and educational programs which propel the arts in Indianapolis to new heights, drive economic growth in developing neighborhoods, improve the quality of life for local residents and creatives, and invest in the belief that Indy is the Midwest’s next great performing arts destination.