Please join us for our spring praticum's performance of Alice in Wonderland!
This whimsical take on a beloved classic will leave you full of delight- and wonder! Come along with the white rabbit to join beloved characters like The Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, and the Chesire Cat in Wonderland, and learn more about the delights- and challenges of growing up.
Agape Theater Company is a nonprofit organization committed to making a positive impact in our community by providing quality, family-friendly theater productions at a budget friendly price.
With tickets only $10 for Adults and $5 for Youth (ages 11 and under) this is the perfect opportunity to introduce your whole family to the joys of a live theater production.
The Venue is Handicapped accessible with locations for wheelchairs and caregivers near the stage (in blue on the seating chart).
Ben Frederick, our Director, received his BA in Film and Television Writing/ Producing from Indiana University. He has also studied Theater Directing with Dr. Kathy Phipps. Ben's stage credits include "Captain Hook" in Peter Pan, "Lt. Frank Cioffi" in Curtains, "Camillo" in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, and "Quasimodo" in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Dr. Kathy Phipps, our Artistic Director, holds a BA, MA, and PhD. in Theater. A theater educator for 40+ years. Her production of Les Misérables won the "Most Impressive Youth Production Award" in 2017 (given to one production out of all the youth theater shows in the Indianapolis area). Her production of Shakespeare's The Tempest also won the "Most Impressive Youth Theater Production Award" in 2019. Kathy enjoys helping young people develop an appreciation and love for the theater arts.
Mia Joelle Baillie, our Assistant Director, has been involved in theater since 2019. In addition to her onstage credits, she's served as Assistant Director, Show Coordinator, Stage Manager, Deck Manager, and Stage Crew for several Agape productions. Mia Joelle currently serves on the company's Board of Directors and is pursuing a degree in Mortuary Science.
Christine Osburn brings a wealth of experience to our team as Show Coordinator. She has choreographed our productions of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, School House Rock Jr, and Sing Down the Moon. She had taught dance for many years and serves on the Creative Team of the Agape Board of Directors.
Agape Theater Company's Theater Practicum Class is a fun and safe opportunity for students ages 8 - 18 to grow in their understanding of theater arts. New actors will learn about the basics of stage craft and acting while more experienced students will continue to develop their performing arts skills. This class auditions, rehearses, and performs a non-musical production of Alice in Wonderland, allowing us to focus on character development, authentic acting, story telling, and team work.
Mandatory Dress Rehearsals are on Monday, April 15 and Thursday, April 18 from 5:30 - 8:30pm at the Theater at the Fort in Lawrence (8920 Otis Ave. Indianapolis).
Performances at that location are April 19 at 7:30 pm; April 20 at 3:00 and 7:30pm; and April 21 at 3:00pm.
Tickets to the performances will be $10 for Adults, $5 for Children (up to age 12) and $15 for front row seats.