〰️“A disturbingly accurate representation of our country right now.” - Broadway World
〰️“The questions are well worth your time.” - A Seat on the Aisle
〰️“Moved beyond words... an amazing piece of theater.” — Plays with John & Wendy
〰️“History was made on the local arts and culture scene. - Tom Alvarez, on the first ALT production
〰️“A disturbingly accurate representation of our country right now.” - Broadway World 〰️“The questions are well worth your time.” - A Seat on the Aisle 〰️“Moved beyond words... an amazing piece of theater.” — Plays with John & Wendy 〰️“History was made on the local arts and culture scene. - Tom Alvarez, on the first ALT production
‘Borrowed Babies’ by Jennifer Blackmer, 2026
Photo Courtesy of Indy Ghost Light
Next Up…
Oct 22 - Nov 8 at Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre
The Meridian Cafe by Lucy Thurber is is where lives intersect on one Fall night. Set in the heart of Indianapolis, this World Premiere play captures the moment where past meets present. Obie Award-winning playwright Lucy Thurber developed the play right here in Indy along with six local actors. The roles were written specifically for these actors. And the result is an unsentimental, vibrant portrait of a city's heartbeat and the fragile human connections that keep us going. Directed by Artistic Director Chris Saunders.
“Moment of Truth”
Spanning nearly a century of plays, our seventh season zeroes in on the pivotal moments that shape us…
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A glimpse in the transient moments of an an all-night Indianapolis diner, this world premiere play developed right here in Indy explores grace, forgiveness, and unexpected change on a seemingly normal day.
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Two salt truck drivers battle frozen roads and job displacement. A darkly funny, haunting play that digs into climate dread, human connection, and what happens when the ground beneath us starts to give way.
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Pushed to the brink by an unpayable cost of living and systemic greed, a room of cab drivers considers a high-stakes strike. This explosive American classic channels a raw, modern panic with its battle for human dignity.
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A 1990s video store becomes a safe haven for two young film buffs embarking on a changing world with mixed opportunity. A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere.
Beyond the stage, ALT is a living town hall: a place where conversations turn art into community action.
As a resident company at Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre and a spotlight company at IF Theatre, American Lives Theatre enjoys producing at both spaces in downtown Indy and engaging with new audiences.
An essential part of our programming is creating a space for shared reflection and inspired discussion.
Our next Community Event is:
Sun Oct 25, following the 2:30 Matinee
Audience Response Conversation
Our Director of Education & Outreach Emilio G. Robles loves engaging audiences, and he’s really good at it! Please consider staying a few minutes after the show and experience unpacking the play with Emilio’s guidance.