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Professional equity theatre company located in Indianapolis, IN.

10/28/2026

You've been dropped into a Shakespeare play. Pick your problem:

A. You're in love with the wrong person.
B. Your family is actively trying to ruin your life.
C. Your best friend has become suspiciously ambitious.
D. You've seen a ghost and nobody believes you.

Which one are you taking?

And yes... “none of the above” is probably the correct answer! 🤭

10/26/2026

A poet and educator, Ashley co-founded Word As Bond, Inc., which provides free creative writing education to Central Indiana youth. Her work spans poetry, literary publishing, and education.

Thank you, Ashley Mack-Jackson, for being one of our featured poets at Speak the Speech: Fall Fest Edition at Aspire House earlier this month! 🍂

10/25/2026

Things we'd never say on stage... 🎭

(Okay… maybe we’ve thought a few of these?! 😂)

But when it’s showtime, we’re ready. Because the magic of live theatre takes a whole lot of preparation behind the scenes.

What would you add to the list? 👀

10/23/2026

A poet, licensed social worker, and founder of Hello Kandace, LLC, Kandace brings storytelling and a focus on healing, self-discovery, and emotional well-being to her work, particularly with Black teens and young adults.

Thank you, Hello Kandace [Social Worker, MSW/LSW & Mental Health Coach]], for being one of our featured poets at Speak the Speech: Fall Fest Edition at Aspire House earlier this month!

10/21/2026

A poet, filmmaker, educator, and hip-hop emcee, Manòn explores identity, justice, and human connection through art, culture, and storytelling. She also teaches Hip-Hop Music, History, and Culture at Butler University.

Thank you, Manon Voice, for being part of Speak the Speech: Fall Fest Edition at Aspire House earlier this month! 🍂

Stay tuned for clips featuring our other two amazing poets on the Speak the Speech lineup, Kandace Kyere and Ashley Mack-Jackson! 🎤

10/20/2026

A great evening of poetry, storytelling, and community at Speak the Speech: Fall Fest Edition! 🍂

A huge you to our featured poets, and everyone who came out to share the evening with us at Aspire House.

Manòn Voice Manon Voice
Ashley Mack-Jackson Ashley Mack-Jackson
Kandace Kyere Hello Kandace [Social Worker, MSW/LSW & Mental Health Coach]]

🎤 We’re grateful for the words, stories, and conversations that made this fall edition of Speak the Speech special.

10/16/2026

20 years of Indy Shakes.

That’s two decades of Shakespeare, new work, big ideas, questionable rehearsal snacks, and a whole lot of theater.

And while we'd love to say we can run entirely on passion, applause, and leftover coffee… unfortunately, the bills have other ideas.

If you've enjoyed a show, supported an artist, brought a friend, or simply want to help keep theatre happening in Indianapolis, consider making a donation to Indy Shakes!

www.indyshakes.com/donate-now

10/10/2026

🍂Today's the day! Aspire House's Fall Fest is here. During the Fall Fest, happening from 2-6, join us for Speak the Speech outside today (Saturday, October 10) at 5pm.

📍 Aspire House - 1002 Udell St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

FREE Entry!

10/07/2026

Ashley Mack-Jackson (she/they) is a native Hoosier, educator, and poet. In 2013, she co-founded Word As Bond, Inc., which provides free creative writing education to central Indiana youth. She serves as an editorial assistant for The Indianapolis Review and has facilitated workshops for groups like the Indiana Writers Center and Heartland Society of Women Writers. In 2023, her poem "The Architecture of Eternity" was featured alongside an Etheridge Knight mural for the Bicentennial Legends series. Her writing appears in Obsidian, The Indianapolis Anthology, Callaloo, and elsewhere. She is a lecturer in Butler University’s College of Education.

Come see Ashley at Speak the Speech: Fall Fest Edition on Saturday, October 10 at 5 PM at Aspire House. Free entry! See you soon.

10/05/2026

Kandace Kyere (she/her) is a poet, licensed social worker, certified mental health coach, speaker, writer, and the founder of Hello Kandace, LLC.

With more than 12 years of experience working with youth & families, she is passionate about helping Black teens and young adults thrive through culturally affirming, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support. Her work centers mental and emotional wellbeing, self-discovery, healing, and creating spaces where young people feel valued, seen, and supported.

Kandace integrates mindfulness, storytelling, and motivational interviewing into her work while inviting deeper reflection on achievement, identity, worth, and what it means to live authentically. Her work is grounded in lifelong learning, healing, and consciousness raising.

Mark your calendar! Hear from Kandace at Speak the Speech: Fall Fest Edition on Saturday, October 10 at 5 PM at Aspire House.

Address

705 N Illinois St.
Indianapolis, IN
46204

Website

https://www.indyshakes.com/

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