Indianapolis-based artist Kyle Ragsdale has been painting full time, working as a decorative painter and stage set designer, and making fine art for over 30 years. He has served as curator for the Harrison Center since 2002. Ragsdale grew up in Texas and New Mexico, witnessing from a young age a mix of vibrant cultures and large, wild spaces. He earned degrees from Baylor University (BFA) and Southern Methodist University (MFA). Kyle designed sets for Summer Stock Stage for 18 years, and for several productions at the Phoenix Theatre and Cathedral High School. He is currently in his 9th season of creating paintings for the Indiana Repertory Theatre. His work has been shown in galleries locally and nationally, and has been frequently featured on HGTV’s Good Bones. His mural work can be seen in many public spaces around Indianapolis. Kyle creates in a beautiful studio at the Harrison Center, beneath stained glass windows and amidst a menagerie of paints, antiques, and eclectic music. Get Involved!
Special Programming
Before every performance in our Signature Five Season, patrons can enjoy a Pre-Show Chat hosted by IRT staff and artists. Chats begin 45 minutes prior to the scheduled performance and last 20 minutes.
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 5 PM performance of The Glass Menagerie
Shining Light Through Glass: Vulnerability, Strength, and The Glass Menagerie
Join director James Still and accessibility dramaturg Talleri McRae for a post-show discussion about their work on Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie. With James’ decades of experience writing and directing at IRT and beyond, and Talleri’s expertise in accessibility and radical hospitality in the American Theatre, this discussion will explore the play’s timeless themes and directorial vision while challenging and expanding how we experience it. From the delicate interplay of memory and reality to the complexities of family, disability, and aspiration, this discussion will illustrate how storytelling shapes our understanding of the past and present. Together, let’s deepen our understanding of this Williams’ classic and its impact on modern audiences.
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 2 PM performance of The Glass Menagerie
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 7:30 PM performance of The Glass Menagerie
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 2 PM performance of The Glass Menagerie
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.
