We just checked out our first event at the 2024 Indy Fringe festival. Thank God we got s last minute discount price on the tickets. That was the most painful 45 minutes I have sat through in theater . Ever. And we are a fan of live theater. At one point I leaned over and told my husband " this looks like the"play" out elementary kids would come up with and we would sit through years ago. Very sad because it was our first play to check out with the Festival and we thought next year we might do a pass for multiple shows. Not sure about that now if they just let anyone sing and ramble through an incoherant mess that no one was clapping or engaged with :( read more

Oddly enough, I've been to IndyFringe twice - but never for a show. Once for a business meeting, once for a Yelp event. It's on my list to attend a performance here! They've got a small but mighty space just off Mass Ave near the north end. I easily find parking on the north end more towards Bottleworks. In addition to an intimate theater setting, they've got a nice outdoor gathering space that was the perfect venue for our outdoor Yelp event. Oh, and they put on Fringe Fest every year with hundreds of shows within a two week time frame. Support your local arts and performing arts! read more

Fun. Inexpensive way to see good theater in intimate setting. Supports local arts and culture.

Cute little venue with quality programs. We had the pleasure of Oscar Munoz , a talented magician/comedian. I was impressed, which doesn't happen very often. The staff was also so welcoming and warm. You rarely find that nowadays. And with Mass Ave around the corner, there are plenty of opportunities for drink and dinner before or after the show. Check it out yourself and support the local smaller art venues. read more

IF Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was sitting outside in the small parking lot one evening with my wife and father in-law waiting to pickup a friend. One of the employees (overweight with a black/brown beard) starting to take a piss right by the entrance. He then proceeded to sit down on the bench to smoke a cigarette and sip on a drink (looked like a Monster). A small group of college kids proceeded to walk down the brick walkway heading unknowingly into the pool of piss so I yelled out to them to walk on the other side. If I would have thought about it I would have taken a photo of the guy for evidence. Low class employees. I've never been there, but don't plan on going if that's the kind of people they hire. read more

The IndyFringe festival is underway through Sunday, August 25th with hundreds of shows crossing drama, comedy, improv, dance, magic and more. Live theatre at an accessible price ($12-15) with 80% of the proceeds going to the artists! All the shows are 1 hour or less so you can squeeze in 2 or more shows in one evening. Saw an improv satire of Footloose last night and a show about Jeannette Rankin, an early suffragette which was both entertaining and educational (they don't always go together!). Check it out and then follow up with IndyFringe's regular season offerings. Thank you, IndyFringe for offering the opportunity to experience such a wide array of live theatre choices that stretch the boundaries of Indy's usual offerings. Am going to a show about a Vietnam combat photographer and a musical spoof, VolleyBrawl, tonight and expect to see both the sublime and the ridiculous! read more

I was here for Indianapolis Winter Magic Festival and the facilities are fine. I would offer just one suggestion that shouldn't cost a lot of money: Slope the seats (seat level goes up as the rows get further from the stage). The first 4-5 rows are flat on the floor and rows behind them are sloped. It's generally not a problem because the theatre is intimate (translation: small). That is unless you have King Kong sitting in front of you. What's worse is if you have King Kong sitting in front of you and you are a child. Then you are f'ed. And because there's no assigned seating, if King Kong arrives in the line before you and your children do, you're SOL. What else is worse than if King Kong sits in front of you? If King Kong has good posture, sits up straight and does not slouch. What's worse than if King Kong sits in front of you and does not slouch? If King Kong sits in front of you, does not slouch, and is sitting next to Mrs. King Kong. Your kids end up trying to see the stage from the slivers of daylight between King Kong and Mrs. King Kong. Just a friendly suggestion for an otherwise great locale. read more

IF Theatre - The magicians of IndyFringe Winter Magic Festival. Great show. - Performing Arts Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is a 3.5 stars theater. It is very small and creates a warm and cozy feeling. The stage and audience are really close. If your expecting assigned seats, then your in the wrong place. It is a first come first served deal. Gone are the folding chairs and now they have some more comfortable plastic chairs that you would find in a office's training room that allow you to lean back at least. The prices are reasonable, and the shows that they have are varied. They do offer water and drinks for cash purchase. One of the major reason's that I cannot give them 4 stars is due to the lack of disability access. To enter the building there are stairs, I don't remember seeing a ramp of any sort. As a result, there are people who I would like to take to a show, but would have a hard time getting into the theater. Also, this is an other building and there is only one single bathroom on the main floor, or you will have to walk down to the basement to the other single bathroom. On the bright side, IndyFringe is in the process of trying to raise money to update the building to fix these issues and add another stage. read more

IndyFringe is such a great asset to the community. I enjoy the prime location for the theatre as it is so close to many other pre/post show activities. They really seem to use the space to great advantage and the rooms look different every time I am inside, depending on the size of the play. I always get a good variety of shows and appreciate how they work to highlight diverse playwrights. I will definitely continue to attend and am thankful this space is available. read more

Indianapolis is lucky to have a ton of amazing theater. IndyFringe gives actors, magicians, improv artists, etc a venue to perform their art in front of appreciative audiences. If you're looking for something a little different from mainstream theater, this is the place! Ticket prices are generally low and the talent is generally awesome. read more

Okay so it took us a little while to find this place even though it's sitting right on the street near the Art Bank. The problem: it looks like a house. If you're looking for a theater...don't. Once you're inside, this is the rocking-est of independent theaters. It's as they simply removes the insides of a home, made it hardwood and put a stage in the living room. You'll sit in fold out chairs and purchase pop (er, soda for you Southerners, Coke for you Texans) from a can. It's small, intimate and amazing. You're so close to the stage you feel like you're in the show. You know, like 3-d movies, only real life. Definitely check this place out. Now. Stop reading. Shoooo. read more

We had tickets to a play this evening. How disappointing to drive all the way there just to find out the show had been cancelled. No cancellation notice was posted anywhere online. Only on the board in the ticket office. Fringe could do a better job of announcing cancellations. read more

IndyFringe festival now in its 13th year provides a stage, tech, front-if-house and box office support for new, emerging and established playwrights all over the country to put on a show! Year round the two theatre facility - IndyFringe main stage and Indy Eleven black box are home to numerous plays, musicals and other performances. IndyFringe is the place to workshop your new show or try out revisions of a previous show. read more

IF Theatre - The actor, Ryan Bennett writer & producer of "Truth" - Performing Arts Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Love the Fringe! You may have heard of the Fringe Festival that is held each August, but did you know that there are shows at the theatre all year? I've been to a number of them and never walked away disappointed. The space is small, though, so you'll want to get there early to get a good seat. It doesn't look like a traditional theater -- it's more like a house. It's right on the Cultural Trail so you can walk or bike there easily. You can purchase pop, beer and wine from the bar; I believe it is cash only but I'm not positive. Bring cash just in case! As for the Fringe festival, it seems to become more popular each year. It's also a great event for which to volunteer. I've done several shows and always had a lot of fun. read more

I went to the fringe festival to see my friends show, and it was amazing. My friend did a one man show called Uberview. It was a heartwarming show about his experiences as an uber driver. I didn't realize how many offerings there were in one weekend. I also always thought that the shows were all very contemporary and things that the casual theatre goer might not be interested in. I only went to one show, but I will be back. It was really fun to get dinner and then go see a show. read more

Super cool spot located off Mass Avenue on St. Clair Street. I attended an impromptu event call Act A Fool. That is exactly what they did! I wasn't sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. First the boring but important stuff....the location of our event was nicely arranged. There were a few rows of individual chairs which were comfortable. There was a small stage used for acting out the scenes. The location that we were in wasn't super big but it did hold the crowd comfortably for the event. NOW on to the good stuff. The show I attended had about 6 super funny comedians / actors that acted out impromptu scenes that were so funny that I could. It contain myself. They also did a great job interacting with the audience and including them in the show. We basically were able to dictate what they would act out. It was awesome! Very talented group. read more

Had an amazing time. The theater is small, which makes it very intimate. I went with a friend and we saw the Josephine Baker show. It was amazing. Definitely a tight situation for a packed house read more

This location is a great spot for small presentations. The venue has up to date features and is inviting. Having gone to several performances and also operated the lighting and audio system, I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to present anything to a small audience. read more

Oh my lawd yes! I forgot how excited going to the theatre makes me! Last week I saw the comedy, hip hop, improv musical Harrison and loved every minute of it! I can't wait to go back to this theatre to see what other productions will be put on! It's a very tiny theatre where the audience surrounds the performing area on three sides. Seats were not assigned, so come early to get the seats you want! read more

I love the Fringe you never know what you're going to see. I highly recommend not only the festival but the shows during the year.

If you're into supporting your local performing arts and haven't been to Indyfringe, you need to go. If you want your city to offer arts and culture but you aren't familiar with Festival Fringe than familiarize yourself with it. IndyFringe supports local artists keeping our city a bit more artistically rich. Their theatre offers productions throughout the year and not just durning the festival. Basile theatre is the size of your great room, and as worn as a partied in frat house devoid of any character or charm. There isn't anything glamorous about the facility, but where it lacks, they make up for in what they're doing and the productions they offer. They do sell wine (bring cash), and it is first come first serve as far as seating. We enjoy their performances and will continue to support them. DivaFest is running during the month of April (various plays written by Hoosier women), so definitely check one out! Do I recommend them? If your preferred venue is Bolshoi Theatre and you feel you're slummin' it with the peasants at the IRT, no. However, if you like community theatre and want to support the arts in your community with the rest of the villagers, not from your elevated throne, yes I do! read more

One of the surprising things about Indy is that there is always so much to do in the City when you truly look around for fun things to do. For those who are a fan of the arts, this theater is a great yet affordable option to support local artists and to stay in touch with the local art scene. Tickets to shows here are much more affordable than, say, the IRT or one of the traveling Broadway shows, yet, thanks to the creative geniuses of our local-born talent, just as fun. There's nothing pretentious about this place and shows here are much quirkier than those that you would find elsewhere; for me, personally, this makes their performances only that much more of a bargain. I definitely plan to return to this place. read more

I visited to see the divafest 2016 show Zora's Tales. Note* only cash is accepted at the bar. And $1 surcharge for admission if paying by cc. The theatre is very quaint and intimate. The show was moving and lively and the actors seemed passionate. Great opportunity to experience local theatre. read more

A nice little theater with a variety of different productions throughout the year. Tucked away just west of mass ave. small with a variety of different configurations, but with no permanent or assigned seating. read more

IF Theatre - Fringe theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Tucked on a side street near Mass Ave this small theater provides the perfect intimate setting for comedy and drama alike. I saw the Three Dollar Bill's Christmas comedy special (a must see troupe if you ever have the chance). Seating is a bit tight and you must be sure to get there early to have your pick of the lot, but unless you are stuck behind a tall person there really isn't a bad seat in the house. read more

One of the best places I have ever worked for. They don't treat me like a Company who hired a photographer, but as a family member. Very good people. The Theatre is FAB and Fantastic. I enjoy going to Fringe Fest, Diva Fest, Onyx Fest and Latino Fest each year...and all the other plays they have throughout the year. They also lend out the theatre for Poetry and Fashion shows. A must attend each year is their 100 Table Dinner. The addition of a brand new, state of the art, theatre - with a side wall that opens up and inside the theatre to create a unique experience for plays and concerts. read more

Great place and wonderful people. Except owner is so rude. I feel bad for anyone that has to deal with her. Won't go back for that reason.