What we value is simple:

Being Bold.

Being Inclusive.

Building Community.

…all while showing tragedy, realism, and our truth.

Shining a light on the

experiences we all share…..

We want to bring you

fun, joy, and laughter…

Coming to you from the heart of Indianapolis:

American Lives Theater

Sanctuary City by Martyna Majok, 2023. Directed by Drew Vidal. Pictured: Diego Sanchez-Galvin and Senaite Tekle. Photo by Indy Ghost Light.
The JonBenèt Game by Tori Keenan-Zelt, 2025. Directed by Jenni White. Pictured: Cass Knowling. Photo by Indy Ghost Light. National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere.
Gloria by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Chris Saunders. Pictured: Kim Egan and Morgan Morton. Photo by Jay Rickard.
Natural Affection by William Inge. Directed by Chris Saunders. Pictured: Zachary Hoover, Carrie Ann Schlatter, Diana O'Halloran, Ronn Johnstone. Photo by Indy Ghost Light.
Red Speedo by Lucas Hnath, 2025. Directed by Chris Saunders. Pictured: Cody Miley. Photo by Indy Ghost Light.
Admissions by Joshua Harmon, 2022. Directed by Chris Saunders. Pictured: Larry Sommers, Matthew Conwell, Bridget Haight. Photo by Indy Ghost Light.
The Minutes by Tracy Letts. Directed by Chris Saunders. Pictured: Ian Cruz and Len Mozzi. Photo by Indy Ghost Light.
The Humans by Stephen Karam. Directed by Matthew Reeder. Pictured: Top - Susannah Quinn, Jenni White. Bottom - Eric Bryant, Eva Patton, Trent K. Hawthorne-Richards. Photo by Indy Ghost Light.
A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter. Directed by Andrew Kramer. Pictured: Eric Reiberg and Eric Thompson. Photo by Indy Ghost Light.
Predictor by Jennifer Blackmer. Directed by Bridget Haight. Pictured: Miki Mathioudakis, Jennifer Johansen, Brittany Magee, Clay Mabbitt, Christine Zavakos. Photo by Hillary Gordon.
Cost of Living by Martyna Majok. Directed by Chris Saunders. Pictured: Teneh Karimu and Preston Dildine. Photo by Indy Ghost Light.
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Spay by Madison Fiedler. Directed by Jen Johansen. Pictured: Shawnte Gaston and Julia Dixon. Photo by Indy Ghost Light.
Heroes of the Fourth Turning by Will Arbery. Directed by Andrew Kramer. Featured: Taylor Cox. Photo by Indy Ghost Light.
What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck. Directed by K.T. Peterson. Pictured: Ben Tebbe. Photo by Indy Ghost Light.