Arts & Culture

IRT's Production Of 'Murder On the Orient Express' Goes Virtual

By Jill Ditmire

Published March 20, 2020 at 12:00 AM EDT

A camera stands among the empty seats at the Indiana Repertory Theatre.

Like many Indianapolis area arts organizations, concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic led the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre to cancel the rest of its 2019-2020 season. But ticket holders to the IRT’s current play, "Murder On the Orient Express," have the opportunity to enjoy a virtual performance of the show. IRT partnered with WFYI Productions to videotape an empty theater performance of the classic who dunnit. WFYI’s Jill Ditmire sat down with IRT Marketing and Sales director Danielle Dove on Tuesday, to learn more about this unexpected opportunity to connect with its patrons.

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Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.

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