〰️“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…
Feb 5 - 21, 2027 at IF Theatre
Evanston Salt Costs Climbing plunges into the brutal chill of an Illinois winter alongside two salt truck drivers fighting to keep the roads clear. When technology threatens to make their livelihoods obsolete, Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Arbery exposes a world standing right at the edge of displacement. This production reunites director Andrew Kramer with Arbery’s sharp writing following ALT’s acclaimed staging of Heroes of the Fourth Turning also staged at IF Theatre. Darkly funny and surreal, it dramatizes climate dread and those that keep us afloat as our world shifts.
“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.
We have many public events scheduled for 2027. Check back for more information!