Viewing: Performing Arts
June 12, 2015
Indy Fringe Presents Greek Tragedy For The 21st Century
The Indy Fringe Theater on Mass Avenue stages a 21st century interpretation of a classic Greek tragedy. WFYI's Jill Ditmire talks with the director and cast of "Jason and Medea."
Read MoreMay 5, 2015
Jack Fry Returns To Indy Fringe With 'Einstein!'
The play is based on the little known information about the early life and personal struggles of the famous academic. Fry stopped by the 90.1 Radio Studios Monday night to talk with WFYI's Jill Ditmire about the show.
Read MoreApril 28, 2015
Indy Fringe To Host World Premiere Of Play Based On Book Of Ruth
The Indy Fringe/Indy Eleven Theater plays host to the world premiere of a new play by local historian/documentarian and playwright Rita Kohn - based on the book of Ruth. The one woman show stars Miki Mathioudakis, who is also the "voice" of WFYI television and radio promotions.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2015
'Wolf Hall' On Stage And TV Means More Makeovers For Henry VIII's 'Pit Bull'
Hilary Mantel's popular novels breathed new life into Thomas Cromwell's legacy. Now, between a play and a miniseries, there seems to be no limit to the blacksmith's son's potential for reinvention.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2015
IndyFringe's Wisdom Tooth Theatre Project Stages 'Last Days Of Judas Iscariot'
The IndyFringe's resident theater company, Wisdom Tooth Theatre Project, starts a three week run of a gripping yet darkly comic production of "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot." The group's artistic directors spent time in studio with WFYI's Jill Ditmire to talk about the play.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2015
IndyFringe's 6th Annual DivaFest Takes The Stage
This weekend the Indy Fringe Theater hosts its annual DivaFest - plays written by women. Local playwright Rita Kohn debuts her work, "Royal Friends" on Friday evening. Kohn and actors Adam Crowe and Jolene Moffatt spent time with 90.1 WFYI's Jill Ditmire on Monday to talk about the play.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2015
Bradley Cooper: 'Sniper' Controversy Distracts From Film's Message About Vets
The film's depiction of the Iraq war has come under scrutiny. Cooper, who portrays Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, says the conversation is moving away from "the fact that 22 vets commit suicide each day."
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2015
A Big Week Of Magic In Indianapolis
WFYI's Jill Ditmire talks with two performers about one of the city's most popular festivals, the Indy Winter Magic Festival.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2014
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars Are Refugees Again -- From Ebola
They began their U.S. tour just as Ebola started spreading in Sierra Leone. They don't want to go back until the epidemic is under control. So for now, they're giving concerts and sending money home.
Read MoreApril 15, 2014
Coachella 2014 In Photos
We sent photographer Adam Kissick out to the desert to get happy with a giant astronaut, OutKast's reunion, an Este Haim mask and much more at the music festival in Indio, Calif.
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