The Meridian Cafe 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. This is American Lives Theatre's first commission, and Obie-winning playwright Lucy Thurber developed the play right here in Indy along with six local actors. 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.

Oct 22 - Nov 8, 2026

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre

Another Medea pulls audiences into the scarily charming world of Marcus Sharp as he recounts a chilling fixation on a wealthy doctor and the ancient myth that consumes them both. What begins as an intimate confession quickly spirals into psychological horror, blurring the line between true-crime obsession and bloody reality. Following a hit run at the 2025 Indy Fringe Festival, ALT brings this expanded production to Chicago, reuniting actor Lukas Schooler and director Jacob David Lang. Dark, captivating, and deeply unsettling, Aaron Mark’s solo thriller forces us to ask: how far could any of us be pushed before we snap?

November 5 -15, 2026

Bramble Arts Loft, Chicago IL

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.

Feb 5 - 21, 2027

IF Theatre

Waiting for Lefty‍ ‍thrusts audiences into a high-stakes union hall where cab drivers stand on the razor’s edge of revolt. As they await their missing leader, this midcentury American classic channels a modern economic panic with startling relevance. Directed by Scott Russell, this production captures the raw frustration of everyday workers pushed past their breaking point. The result is an electrifying, deeply urgent battle for human dignity when the system is rigged and waiting is no longer an option.

Feb 25 - March 14, 2007

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre

Presented in partnership with The New Harmony Project’s New Plays Indy

From Dust takes us to rural Nebraska where Ettie is convinced that a nuclear attack is happening right now. She closes the door on her nearly-completed underground bunker, trapping her inside with no hope of contact with anyone outside. Campbell’s dark comedy digs into modern dread and misinformation. This special concert-style reading offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at a bold new play in development.

April 23, 2027

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre

One-Shot steps inside a 90’s video store where two film-obsessed best friends stand on the precipice of their futures. As Y2K looms, playwright Andrew Rosendorf puts ambition, privilege, and identity on a high-stakes collision course. Presented as a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, this intimate and earnest play digs into the fragile boundary between who gets to tell their story and who gets left behind. The result is a coming-of-age story that pinpoints the moment when youth becomes adult. Directed by David Taylor Little.

April 29 - May 16, 2027

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre