Staged! Indianapolis' Performing Arts

Indianapolis' performing arts organizations have been captivating audiences for decades through the magic of live experiences. Offering distinctive “personalities” in the local arts scene, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Dance Kaleidoscope, and Indianapolis Opera each have a half-century legacy of inspired and inspiring storytelling through words, song, and movement.

This exhibition offers a look behind the curtain at three of Indy’s longest running performing arts organizations, all of which make their mark both locally and globally. Explore what it takes to bring a performance to life, through little-seen images and objects, tales of the evolution of their repertoire, and an insider’s look at the legacies they are leaving.

Indiana Repertory Theatre

The largest professional resident not-for-profit theater in the state, Indiana Repertory Theatre celebrates fifty years in 2023. Its plays are both classical and contemporary, and their production team creates memorable environments where their skilled actors can bring each story to life.

Dance Kaleidoscope

Dance Kaleidoscope also celebrates its 50th season this year, marking the occasion with a year-long series of performances and events that celebrate the past and envision the future. Through movement, costume, and lighting, Dance Kaleidoscope puts contemporary dance in the spotlight.

Indianapolis Opera

Opera is a dramatic story told entirely through song, traditionally with elaborate sets, costumes, and staging although contemporary opera can express its power through minimalistic stagecraft. The Indianapolis Opera has been telling these stories for 48 years.