2022-2023 Season
Flyin’ West
by Pearl Cleage
January 11 - February 4
OneAmerica Mainstage
Four brave African-American women homesteaders and pioneers settle together in the all-Black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. Fighting a harsh and unforgiving wilderness, they work hard to till the soil and build better lives for themselves. Their courage is tested when an unexpected and deadly threat invades their home in this surprising story set in the Old West.
*Part of IRT’s INclusion Series: Celebrating Diverse Storytelling
Know Before You Go
- APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 2 hours and 20 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission
- Flyin' West contains profanity, racial and ethnic slurs, and frank discussions about slavery and murder. There are depictions of domestic violence, gun usage, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Recommended for patrons 9th grade and above.
Ticket Info & Discounts
The IRT offers a variety of price points and discounts to fit every theatre-goer’s budget! The Ticket Office team can assist you with the best ticketing option.
Find Dramatic Savings
Accessibility Matters
IRT is an inclusive theatre and offers many accessibility options, including audio enhancement, large print programs, and sensory supports.
Discover Offerings
FAQs
FAQs will be evolving as we have more information to share! Check for everything from parking and attire to ticketing needs and accommodations.
Learn More
Cast Members
Kayla Mary Jane
Minnie Dove Charles
Kayla Mary Jane
Minnie Dove Charles
Enoch King
Wil Parish
Enoch King
Wil Parish
Dwandra Nickole Lampkin
Miss Leah
Dwandra Nickole Lampkin
Miss Leah
L'Oreal Lampley
Fannie Dove
L'Oreal Lampley
Fannie Dove
Lakesha Lorene
Sophie Washington
Lakesha Lorene
Sophie Washington
Allen Tedder
Frank Charles
Allen Tedder
Frank Charles
Raelle Myrick-Hodges
Director
Raelle Myrick-Hodges
Director
Junghyun Georgia Lee
Scenic Designer
Junghyun Georgia Lee
Scenic Designer
Levonne Lindsay
Costume Designer
Levonne Lindsay
Costume Designer
Thom Weaver
Lighting Designer
Thom Weaver
Lighting Designer
Michael Kiley
Sound Design and Composer
Michael Kiley
Sound Design and Composer
Richard J Roberts
Dramaturg
Richard J Roberts
Dramaturg
This is Richard’s 35th season with the IRT, and his 27th as resident dramaturg. He has also been a dramaturg for the New Harmony Project, Write Now, and the Hotchner Playwriting Festival. He has directed IRT productions of A Christmas Carol, Bridge & Tunnel, The Night Watcher, Neat, Pretty Fire, The Cay, The Giver, The Power of One, and Twelfth Night. This season at Actors Theatre of Indiana he directs She Loves Me. Richard studied music at DePauw University and theatre at Indiana University and was awarded a Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship from the Arts Council of Indianapolis.
Becky Roeber
Stage Manager
Becky Roeber
Stage Manager