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Special Programming
Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Show Begins: 7:30 PM
Enjoy festivities before and after the performance including food and drinks for purchase, a selfie station, plus after the show delight in a champagne toast and a one-time-only chance to explore the set with IRT Artisans.
Following the 2 PM performance of Marie and Rosetta
Engage with the creative minds behind the scenes through staff-led Artist Conversations. Dig into the artistic process, gain insights into the production’s development, and connect with the actors, directors, and designers who bring our shows to life. This interactive series offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of theater from a behind-the-scenes perspective, fostering a deeper appreciation for the magic that happens both on and off the stage. Artist Conversations typically last for 20 minutes.
Doors Open: 1 PM | Show Begins: 2 PM
The IRT offers ASL/AD services to our patrons with vision and hearing needs. Patrons with hearing needs are encouraged to sit in the interpretation zone and meet with the interpreter before the show. We also offer Assisted Listening Devices free of charge at each performance. To learn more click here.
Following the 7:30 PM performance of Marie and Rosetta
When and Where We Enter: Musings on authorship, influence, and identity
Long before Elvis shook his hips, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was shredding her guitar through gospel before rock ‘n’ roll had a name. Join IRT Community Ambassadors, historians, and cultural scholars, Tamara Winfrey-Harris, Susan Hall Dotson, and Kaila Austin, as we celebrate the trailblazing women of color whose work was foundational yet rarely credited in shaping American music. This electrifying talk will spotlight legacy, erasure, and what it means to give flowers while we still can.
In partnership with Women’s Fund of Central Indiana
Panelists
Tamara Winfrey-Harris, moderator | President, Women’s Fund of Central Indiana
Susan Hall Dotson | African American Collections Curator, IHS
Kaila Austin | CEO, Rogue Preservation Services
Following the 5 PM performance of Marie and Rosetta
Engage with the creative minds behind the scenes through staff-led Artist Conversations. Dig into the artistic process, gain insights into the production’s development, and connect with the actors, directors, and designers who bring our shows to life. This interactive series offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of theater from a behind-the-scenes perspective, fostering a deeper appreciation for the magic that happens both on and off the stage. Artist Conversations typically last for 20 minutes.
Following the 6:30 PM performance of Marie and Rosetta
In partnership with GANGGANG Culture, I Made Rock N’ Roll Festival, and Cultural Manifesto is excited to announce Rosetta/Unplugged. Engage in a special post-show experience featuring a conversation with panelists Morgan E. Stevenson, Alan Bacon, and Kyle Long, led by moderator Dejah Cyrus.
