presented by Oxford Financial

The Play That Goes Wrong

by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, & Henry Shields, directed by Benjamin Hanna

April 9 - May 11

OneAmerica Financial Stage

9

Wednesday

April 9, 2025

10

Thursday

April 10, 2025

11

Friday

April 11, 2025

12

Saturday

April 12, 2025

unstoppable farce

The intrepid thespians of the Cornley Drama Society are more or less ready to raise the curtain on the grandest production the village has ever seen, The Murder at Haversham Manor—until things go from bad to calamitous. There’s an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that won’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines)—and that’s only the first act. It’s nothing you want in a show—and everything you want in a show!

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Original artwork by Jingo M. de la Rosa

What a blast it was to work on this! I wanted the piece to reflect the show itself: fun, humorous, and chaotic; which allowed me to be more playful with the colors and movement.

 

 

Headshot of Jingo M. de la RosaJingo M. de la Rosa is a commercial illustrator, art educator, community artist, and urban sketcher. He has created art for renowned organizations such as the NBA, the NCAA, ‘47 Brand Apparel, The Houston Symphony, and Sakura of America. Jingo has helped lead initiatives such as CreativeMornings and Urban Sketchers, where he seeks to cultivate his city’s creative community. He has also taught drawing and illustration for both Herron School of Art & Design and Butler University. Jingo is a native of Manila, Philippines; but now calls Indianapolis his home. jingodlr.com

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets range from $25 to $108
  • Recommended for 4th grade and above
  • ASL-interpreted, audio described and open captioned performances are available on select dates
  • Content Spotlight: Contains profanity; gunshots; over-the-top violence/death played for comedy.

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Special Programming

Show Times

Wed, April 9, 2025

6:30PM

Thu, April 10, 2025

7:30PM

Fri, April 11, 2025

7:30PM

Sat, April 12, 2025

5:00PM

Sun, April 13, 2025

2:00PM

Tue, April 15, 2025

7:30PM

Thu, April 17, 2025

2:00PM

Thu, April 17, 2025

7:30PM

Fri, April 18, 2025

7:30PM

Sat, April 19, 2025

1:00PM

Sat, April 19, 2025

5:00PM

Sat, April 26, 2025

4:00PM

Sat, April 26, 2025

8:00PM

Sun, April 27, 2025

2:00PM

American Sign Language and Audio Description Performance

Tue, April 29, 2025

6:30PM

Thu, May 1, 2025

7:30PM

Sat, May 3, 2025

1:00PM

Sat, May 3, 2025

5:00PM

Sun, May 4, 2025

2:00PM

Sun, May 4, 2025

6:00PM

Wed, May 7, 2025

7:30PM

Thu, May 8, 2025

7:30PM

Fri, May 9, 2025

7:30PM

Sat, May 10, 2025

1:00PM

Sun, May 11, 2025

2:00PM

Sun, May 11, 2025

6:00PM

Cast Members

China Brickey
Annie Twilloil
China Brickey
Annie Twilloil

China is currently based in the Twin Cities. IRT Debut! Selected Regional: Guthrie Theater: Little Shop of Horrors, A Christmas Carol, Murder on the Orient Express; Theater Latté Da: Hello, Dolly!; Cincinnati Playhouse: Murder on the Orient Express; Jungle Theater: Redwood; Theater Mu: Today Is My Birthday; Park Square Theater: Pride and Prejudice, Romeo and Juliet; The Ordway: Smokey Joe's Cafe, Mamma Mia; Children's Theatre Company (Minneapolis): Milo Imagines the World, Matilda, The Wiz, A Snowy Day; Seattle Children's Theater: A Snowy Day; Penumbra Theater: Girl Shakes Loose. Website: ChinaBrickey.com

Rob Johansen
Jonathan Harris
Rob Johansen
Jonathan Harris

This is Rob's 55th show at the IRT. Among his favorites are three one-person shows—This Wonderful Life, Underneath the Lintel, and After Paul McCartney—well as A Christmas Carol (17 times!), The Grapes of Wrath, The Game's Afoot, The 39 Steps, Cyrano (2002), and The Mystery of Irma Vep. Rob is a passionate worker at the Humane Society of Indianapolis and Indianapolis Animal Care Services, and asks people to consider getting their fur babies there. Shelter pups make the best pets! "This one's for Puds."

Dominique Lawson
Max Bennett
Dominique Lawson
Max Bennett

Dominique is excited to return to the IRT stage once again, having opened this season as Leaf Coneybear in Spelling Bee and closing the previous season as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors. Off-Broadway: Shedding Load (59E59). Regional: Once on this Island(Oregon Shakespeare Festival), Spring Awakening (Hangar Theatre), Rent (Theatre Aspen). Television: FBI, Bull (CBS), Younger (TV Land), High Maintenance (HBO), Hit & Run (Netflix), The Blacklist (NBC), Lisey's Story (Apple TV+), Dr. Death (Peacock). Film:Happiest Season (Hulu),Down Low (Netflix). B.F.A. from University of Central Florida. "Thanks to my reps at Entertainment Lab & BWA!" Instagram: @DominiqueAllenLawson

Brett Mutter
Robert Grove
Brett Mutter
Robert Grove

Brett is honored to be back with IRT after appearing as William Barfee in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee earlier this season! Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Brett spent the last decade performing around the country before making Indy home base in 2022. Favorite credits: The Wizard of Oz, 42nd Street, The Little Mermaid (Beef & Boards); The Music Man (Circa 21); Ripcord (Sierra Rep). Up next: Titanic with Actors Theatre of Indiana and Waitress with Beef & Boards. Bowling Green State University, B.A. in Musical Theatre. "All my love to Joey, Mom, Dad, Lindsey, and Peggy!" IG: @b_mutt_er

Sarah Price
Sandra Wilkinson
Sarah Price
Sandra Wilkinson

Sarah (she/her) is thrilled to be returning to IRT, where she was last seen in Peter Amster's 2013 production of A Midsummer's Night Dream. Sarah is a Chicago-based actor and has performed locally at Goodman Theatre, Court Theatre, Writers, and others, as well as regionally at Peninsula Players Theatre and Boise Contemporary Theatre. TV credits: Chicago Fire (NBC). Sarah is a graduate of The Theatre School at DePaul University, the Improv Training Program at iO, and Second City's Conservatory. She is represented by Gray Talent Group. More at sarahcoakleyprice.com

Eric Sharp
Chris Bean
Eric Sharp
Chris Bean
Eric is a 2024-25 McKnight Theater Artist Fellow based in Minneapolis. Recent projects include The History Plays (Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V) and Vietgone at the Guthrie Theater, Clue at Indiana Rep/Syracuse Stage, and The Chinese Lady (director) at Open Eye Theatre. A Theater Mu Associate Artist, Eric has appeared in Cambodian Rock Band, Hot Asian Doctor Husband, Two Mile Hollow, Middle Brother, and directed The Remix and You Shall Hear Me: Stories From Beyond. Other credits: Jungle Theater, Ten Thousand Things, Alliance Theatre, Toronto/Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Eric’s voiceover work: Metropolitan Opera HD, Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, & Penguin Random House Audio. Worksharp.org
Claire Wilcher
Dennis Tyde
Claire Wilcher
Dennis Tyde

Previous IRT credits include Alice/Brittany in The Folks at Home and Mrs. Peacock in Clue. Other fave recent Indianapolis roles: Heidi in What the Constitution Means to Me (American Lives Theatre); A Midsummer Night's Dream (IndyShakes); Woman in White City Murder and director/head writer of A Very Phoenix Xmas (both at the Phoenix Theatre). Claire is also a certified Intimacy Director with IDC Professionals, and she served as the primary intimacy consultant for the 24/25 season at the IRT.

Clay Mabbitt
Understudy for Trevor and Robert
Clay Mabbitt
Understudy for Trevor and Robert

Clay is stoked to be at IRT and involved with this hilarious production. Recent theatre appearances include Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar with Claude McNeal, Brack in Hedda Gabler at Theatre at the Fort, and Ira in Predictor with American Lives Theatre. Other local appearances include Thomas in Defiance Comedy's North Wing, Ladahlord in James and the Giant Peachwith the Children's Museum, and Rick in Building the Wall with Fonseca Theatre Company. "Thanks as always to Katy and Libby for cheering me on as I come out to play."

Natasia Reinhardt
Understudy for Sandra, Annie, and Dennis
Natasia Reinhardt
Understudy for Sandra, Annie, and Dennis

Natasia is a low vision actor and has been seen at the American Shakespeare Center in Romeo and Juliet, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), Pride and Prejudice, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and much more. They have also been seen at Trustus Theater, Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati, and Richmond Shakespeare Theater. Natasia is also an intimacy choreographer who pioneered the Resident Intimacy Choreographer position at the American Shakespeare Center. "I am forever grateful to my family and partner for their never-ending love and support."

Creative Team

Benjamin Hanna
Director
Benjamin Hanna
Director
Ben is finishing his second season as the IRT’s Margot Lacy Eccles Artistic Director, after six years as Associate Artistic Director. He has previously worked with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Children’s Theatre Company, Penumbra Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Steppingstone Theatre, and the Bay Area Children’s Theatre. At the IRT, Ben has directed Little Shop of Horrors, Clue, Fahrenheit 451, The Book Club Play, Tuesdays with Morrie, This Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, The Little Choo-Choo That Thinks She Can, Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!,” and The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse.
Christopher & Justin Swader
Scenic Designers
Christopher & Justin Swader
Scenic Designers

NYC: Primary Stages, Red Bull Theater, Fiasco Theater, Tectonic Theater Project, Mint Theater Company, The New Victory Theatre, Classical Theatre of Harlem, Lincoln Center Education, Trusty Sidekick, Mason Holdings. Regional: Hartford Stage, Goodspeed Musicals, Signature Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, George Street Playhouse, Geva Theatre, Two River Theatre, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Everyman Theatre, People's Light, Miami New Drama, Resident Ensemble Players, Dorset Theatre Festival, Weston Theater Company. Other projects include designs for A$AP Rocky, Sotheby's, 2020 Summer Olympics, Big Apple Circus, National Geographic. Graduates of Ball State University. cjswaderdesign.com

Izumi Inaba
Costume Designer
Izumi Inaba
Costume Designer

Izumi is thrilled to come back at Indiana Repertory Theatre, where she has designed Fahrenheit 451, Clue, and Little Shop of Horrors. Recent credits: Noises Off (Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Geffen Playhouse), Empty Ride (The Old Globe), Every Brilliant Thing (Writers Theatre). Upcoming: Cats (Paramount Theatre), Rocky Horror Show (Penobscot Theatre Company). She is a member of United Scenic Artists Local USA 829 and is represented by Gersh.

Jason Lynch
Lighting Designer
Jason Lynch
Lighting Designer
Jason is a Chicago-based lighting designer and returns to IRT where he designed Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer. Regional: Alley Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Geva Theatre Center, Goodman Theatre, The Guthrie Theater, The Old Globe, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, among others. Awards: Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Design (International Black Theatre Festival), one Joseph Jefferson, two Black Theater Alliance/Ira Aldridge, Michael Maggio Emerging Designer. Jason is represented by The Gersh Agency. jasonlynch.com, @jasonlynch.design on Instagram.
UptownWorks
Sound Designer
UptownWorks
Sound Designer
UptownWorks is a collaborative design team specializing in theater, film, podcasts installations and other media. Select sound design highlights include Grandiloquent (Lortell); Franklinland (EST); I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter (DCPA); Blood of the Lamb (59E59); Tiny Father (Geffen Playhouse, Barrington Stage, Chautauqua); Problems Between Sisters (Studio Theatre DC); Dangerous Days (Miami New Drama); Las Borinqueñas (EST); Murder on the Orient Express (Syracuse Stage); Five: The Parody Musical (Visceral Entertainment). This design for the IRT was led by Daniela Hart (uptownworksnyc.com), Bailey Trierweiler (btsounddesign.com) and Noel Nichols (noelnicholsdesign.com). Daniela, Noel, and Bailey received their M.F.A.s in sound design from Yale School of Drama.
Leraldo Anzaldua
Fight Direction, Intimacy, and Movement
Leraldo Anzaldua
Fight Direction, Intimacy, and Movement

Leraldo is a Fight Master, Fight Director, Certified Teacher with Society of American Fight Directors; an Intimacy Director with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators.; and a Fight Choreographer with Stage Directors & Choreographers. Theatres: Prague Shakespeare Company, Actor's Theatre of Louisville, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Alley Theatre, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Houston Grand Opera, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Cleveland Playhouse and more. He has a Master's Degree in Acting from University of Houston. Currently an Assistant Professor of Movement and Stage Combat with the Department of Theatre & Dance at Indiana University. leraldoanzaldua.com.

Drew Bryson
Wig Designer
Drew Bryson
Wig Designer

Drew is an Indianapolis native hair/makeup designer and actor best known for appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race (Emmy) and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (Emmy Nomination). Broadway: The Book of Mormon, The Phantom of the Opera, Some Like It Hot. Off Broadway: Kinky Boots. National Tour: Anastasia, Hairspray, Waitress, Les Miserables. Regional Premieres: Something Rotten, Caroline or Change. "One day at a time" @blairst.clair

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, The Cay, Bridge & Tunnel, The Night Watcher, Neat, Pretty Fire, The Giver, The Power of One, and Twelfth Night. Other directing credits include Actors Theatre of Indiana, the Phoenix, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and the Edyvean. Richard studied music at DePauw and theatre at IU and was awarded a Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship from the Arts Council of Indianapolis.
Nathan Garrison
Stage Manager
Nathan Garrison
Stage Manager
This is Nathan’s 29th season at the IRT. He has also worked with Center Stage in Baltimore, Utah Shakespeare Festival, and Brown County Playhouse; and he is a company member with the Indianapolis Shakespeare Company.
Becky Roeber
Assistant Stage Manager
Becky Roeber
Assistant Stage Manager

Becky is an Indianapolis local and is a proud member of Actor's Equity Association. This is their eighth season working at Indiana Repertory Theatre. They also serve as Production Manager for Summer Stock Stage and stage manage at several other theatres in town including Phoenix Theatre and Cultural Centre, Summit, and Indianapolis Shakespeare Company. "I am proud to be a part of the Indianapolis theatre community and grateful to continue to produce theatre with the team at IRT."

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