celebrating our 10th anniversary: 2026 Season
"Godspell Jr."
Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"
Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"
Presented by our Theater Practicum Class
April 2026 at the Theater at the Fort
Directed by Sofy Vida
Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew and drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, Godspell Junior is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness and love.
Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"
Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"
Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"
Community Theater Production
July 2026
Directed by Josh Lehman
A comedy by William Shakespeare that revolves around two romantic pairs: Claudio and Hero, and Beatrice and Benedick - set against a backdrop of deception, misunderstandings, and the complexities of love. The play ends happily while reminding us how easily words can be manipulated.
"The Pirates of Penzance"
Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"
"The Pirates of Penzance"
Community Theater Production
November 2026 at the Theater at the Fort
Directed by Daniel Bowen
W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's enduring comic opera masterpiece, The Pirates of Penzance is a delightful romp filled with mistaken identities, improbable situations, and memorable music. This show will be a hit for the whole family.
Our Next Production
Our Mission
Agape Theater Company is an award winning 501(c)3 faith-based Educational Theater Company. We serve our community by creating high quality family entertainment and teaching performers skills to help them grow to the next level of excellence.
Adult Acting Seminar with Alexey Efremov
Coming in February 2026
Agape Theater Company is thrilled to announce their partnership with Aliaksei Yafremau to offer professional acting classes for performers ages 15 and older. Our 4 week Acting Seminar will begin in February. Aleiaksei is an acting teacher who was trained at one of Russia's most exclusive theater schools. With over ten years of experience teaching acting, He brings a deep and diverse foundation in performance methodologies to his classrooms.
With over ten years of experience teaching acting, Aleiaksei brings a deep and diverse foundation in performance methodologies to his classrooms. His approach is rooted in the Stanislavski Method, which was further developed by Maria Knebel and other great practitioners. This tradition embraces an integrated, holistic approach, combining text analysis, affective memory, improvisation, and impulse-based work into one organic process. In his practice he also integrates elements associated with American practitioners such as Strasberg, Adler, Meisner. This means that students are guided to engage with given circumstances, text analysis, and character objectives, while also using improvisational etudes, affective and sense memory exercises, and partner work to awaken authentic, moment-to-moment reactions.
More details coming soon!
cOMING SOON: Audition Information
Performances in July, 2026 Directed by Josh Lehman
We will share Audition information soon for Shakespeare's beloved comedy "Much Ado About Nothing" which explores themes of love, deception, and the complexities of human relationships, featuring witty banter and misunderstandings among its characters.
Auditions will be in Late March and Rehearsals begin in April
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Our History
Our History
Our founder Dr. Kathy Phipps has a PhD in Theater from Michigan State University and has studied Shakespeare at Regent's College in London, England and Irish Theater at the University College Galway, Ireland.
Dr. Phipps brings forty years of experience as a Theater Educator and Director to our productions. We are an educational company c
Our founder Dr. Kathy Phipps has a PhD in Theater from Michigan State University and has studied Shakespeare at Regent's College in London, England and Irish Theater at the University College Galway, Ireland.
Dr. Phipps brings forty years of experience as a Theater Educator and Director to our productions. We are an educational company committed to helping performers grow on-stage and offstage.
Our Board of Directors is comprised of emerging and experienced theater professionals who bring a range of experience to our group. Their knowledge, hard work, and passion for storytelling is what allows our work to be possible.
Our History
Our History
Our History
The Agape Theater Company is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization created in 2016 to meet the educational needs of performers who want a rigorous training in a welcoming, faith-based atmosphere in central Indiana
From Shakespeare to Gilbert and Sullivan, to Sondheim, our professional quality productions receive rave reviews and delight au
The Agape Theater Company is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization created in 2016 to meet the educational needs of performers who want a rigorous training in a welcoming, faith-based atmosphere in central Indiana
From Shakespeare to Gilbert and Sullivan, to Sondheim, our professional quality productions receive rave reviews and delight audiences. Performers of all experience levels are welcome to audition. We will help you take your skills to the next level!
Our first show , Into the Woods, was in 2016. From there, we have offered a diverse range of theater experiences. From reinventing Shakespeare for new audiences, to as seen on the silver screen shows like Hunchback of Notre Dame and Newsies, we are on the forefront of theater innovation in Indianapolis.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
Our mission is to offer high quality theater education to the performers of central Indiana. We create outstanding productions that are good family entertainment in a faith-based environment. The Agape Theater Company's education helps performers strengthen their performing arts skills while reinforcing their confidence, teamwork, and dil
Our mission is to offer high quality theater education to the performers of central Indiana. We create outstanding productions that are good family entertainment in a faith-based environment. The Agape Theater Company's education helps performers strengthen their performing arts skills while reinforcing their confidence, teamwork, and diligence.
"Agape" stems from root word for sacrificial love. From our love of our craft to the harmony flowing in the performers, families and volunteers involved, Christian love is at the base of everything we do. Supported by prayer, devotions, and weekly team-building exercises, we work to create an atmosphere of love.
Learn more about how love infuses our Agape Theater Company community resulting in top-quality, family-friendly, affordable experiences for cast and audiences