IndyFringe joins in solidarity with African Americans and all people of goodwill decrying oppression and calling for justice in the cases of George Floyd, Ahmaud Aubrey, Eric Garner, Michael Brown and countless others impacted by police violence and institutional murders.  Black Lives Matter.

 

That’s why we pledge and ask our IndyFringe supporters to 

 

·      Use #blacklivesmatter social media and online platforms to underscore your support of justice for the African American
       community and cultural institutions now and moving forward;

·      Advocate to funders and elected officials your stand for equitable funding for institutions of color;

·      Create a radically welcoming space for Black artists and works and for all Black audiences

·      Visit black communities and institutions, invest in small businesses and attend African American events; and,

·      Be the person who doesn’t look like the majority of people in a space and experience the power of that perspective.

 

We are committed to facilitating the articulation and expression of Black lives, values, culture, issues and dynamics through the performing arts. We will continue cultivating and offering a platform for Black playwrights, actors, directors, producers and those involved at all levels of stage crafts and theatre.

 

We will support those working to restore and repair our downtown, small businesses, and public spaces to make it more inclusive and reflect the positive diversity of Indianapolis.  

 

With sincere and deep commitment to change,
Gary Reiter on behalf of the Board and Staff of IndyFringe.

2020 IndyFringe Festival Cancelled due to COVID-19

For sixteen years, IndyFringe, Indianapolis’ summer performing arts festival, has brought together over 800 artists and 64 performing arts groups to provide 20,000+ people a live theatre experience of comedy, cabaret, magic, dance, drama, magic and music over eleven electrifying days in August.

 It is with a heavy heart that the staff and board of directors of IndyFringe announce the cancellation of the 2020 IndyFringe Festival, originally scheduled August 13-23, due to COVID-19.
 
The safety of our artists, staff, volunteers, and audience is our top priority as we navigate this difficult time, which is why the 2020 festival cannot move forward as planned. We have a social responsibility to support social distancing and follow the directives of the Mayor of Indianapolis and the Governor of Indiana.

 This decision was not made lightly: we have a responsibility to our festival artists and staff, and we know that the financial impact of this cancellation will be significant.  For more information, click here