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CATALYST REP IS A 2023 ASOTA MOST IMPRESSIVE THEATRE AWARDS WINNER!
CATALYST REPERTORY'S PRODUCTION OF 'A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE OFFERED A FEAST FOR THE EYES BEFORE THE CURTAIN EVER ROSE.
We could not agree more that Nick's addition to our production made it all the more stunning! We're thrilled to be mentioned for the first time in the Most Impressive Theatre Awards at A Seat on the Aisle!
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CATALYST REPERTORY IS NOMINATED FOR OVER 30 INDIVIDUAL BROADWAYWORLD REGIONAL THEATRE AWARDS!
VOTE FOR CATALYST IN 18 CATAGORIES, FOR OVER 30 INDIVIDUAL BROADWAYWORLD REGIONAL THEATRE AWARDS!
Catalyst is proud to be nominated for several BroadwayWorld Regional Theatre awards for the 2023 season! Please vote for Catalyst while voting is live!
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CATALYST REPERTORY ANNOUNCES OUR 2024 MAINSTAGE SEASON, AS PART OF THE INDYFRINGE SPOTLIGHT SEASON!
CATALYST PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THEIR 2024 SEASON, "LOCALS ONLY"
This year, as part of the 2024 IndyFringe Spotlight Season, Catalyst brings an all-new 2024 of locally written plays from 2 local main-stay Indiana wriers, Casey Ross and Tristan Ross. Directed and designed by local Indianapolis talents, with Catalyst brand vision - these new plays live up to our mission to bring new, fresh theatre to Indianapolis. Follow Catalyst on Facebook to learn more!
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MATT KRAFT PREPARES FOR INDYFRINGE DEBUT WITH "BAT IN THE WIND"
“You will not leave disappointed. It’s basically two people in a room, like two animals in a cage together, and they can’t stay in there for long. Somebody is going to have to do something to get out or do whatever needs to be done to survive...”
We're happy to present Matt in his IndyFringe debut!
Read Matt Kraft's interview 'On the Aisle' with Tom Alvarez!
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MITCHELL WRAY RETURNS TO THE STAGE IN "A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE"
"Streetcar is a dark piece of theatre, and she is not afraid to let the dark components thrive. It really leaves you feeling weird after the show, but when a show can make you feel that way, it’s great. And there is not a lot of that around here. You are missing out if you don’t check it out. Come feel weird with us." -MITCHELL WRAY
Check out an interveiw with Mitchell Wray, who cameos in our "Streetcar" as The Young Collector, 'On the Aisle,' with Tom Alvarez
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"STREETCAR" VISITS ALL INDIANA, ON WISH.TV, TO PROMOTE THE OPENING OF THE AMERICAN CLASSIC AT INDYFRINGE
Artistic Director, Casey Ross, and Tom Alvarez promote "Streetcar" on Wish.TV!
Tom Alvarez, managing director of the Magic Thread Cabaret, and Casey Ross, director of “A Streetcar Named Desire”, join “All Indiana” to discuss their rendition of the timeless play.
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"STREETCAR" PRODUCERS JOIN WFYI'S MATTHEW SOCEY FOR AN EXCITING FILM SOCEYOLOGY PODCAST!
Artistic Director, Casey Ross, and Tom Alvarez promote "Streetcar" with our friend in 'Public Radio Goodness,' Matthew Socey!
Tom Alvarez, managing director of the Magic Thread Cabaret, and Casey Ross, director of “A Streetcar Named Desire”, join Matthew Socey on his Film Soceyology Podcast to talk "Streetcar" and more...
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"STREETCAR" WELCOMES PROMISING NEW TALENTS, BRIAN DeHEER AND ANNA HIMES TO THE STAGE!
"Casey understands the tone of the play. She knows what she wants and how to go about it and how to bring it out of the actors. In her direction she’ll suggest ways of playing certain things. Her suggestions are like looking at a tree and then you back up and see a forest. She helps me find the depth of my character. She helps me find perspective that takes me to places that are vast." -BRIAN DeHEER
Check out the whole interview to see what both Brian (Mitch) and Anna (Stella) have to say about taking on these iconic roles, as young actors. Hear what they say, 'On the Aisle,' with Tom Alvarez.
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"STREETCAR" IS A TOP PICK FOR SPRINGTIME THEATRE FROM 'ON THE AISLE'S,' TOM ALVAREZ - ON LIFE. STYLE. LIVE!
Check out Tom Alvarez's spring show recommendations and catch a little preview of A Streetcar Named Desire!
We've been so thrilled to have Indianapolis's premiere Arts Influencer covering our production (in partnership with Magic Thread Cabaret - for which Tom is managing director), but also *in* the show.
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EMERGING LOCAL ACTOR, IAN MCCABE, SET TO TAKE ON COVETED "STREETCAR" ROLE
"We live at a time when we are super divided in class structures in the U.S., and they create these invisible lines that are absolutely real. The class theme brings “Streetcar” totally into the now." -IAN MCCABE
A new leading man to the 'Catalyst' stage!
Read Ian McCabe's interview 'On the Aisle' with fellow cast-member, Tom Alvarez!
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SARA CASTILLO DANDURAND PREPARES TO SHOULDER COVETED ROLE OF BLANCHE DUBOIS
"The principal characters in the show are constantly fighting to preserve or attain carefully curated projections of themselves and their worlds." -SARA CASTILLO DANDURAND
We're so lucky to be working with this diverse, talented, and collabortive cast!
Read Sara Castillo Dandurand's interview 'On the Aisle' with fellow cast-member, Tom Alvarez!
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PROMOTING "CABARET NEW ORLEANS", A BENEFIT FOR 'A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE' ON LIFE.STYLE.LIVE!
Life.Style.Live! ...See us on WISHTV!
Check out Artistic Director Casey Ross, Chef Ricky Hatfield and 'On the Aisle's' Tom Alvarez promoting Cabaret New Orleans, a benefit for our upcoming production of 'A Streetcar Named Desire.'
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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, CASEY ROSS, NAMED ONE OF INDY'S TOP 10 PERFORMING ARTS LUMINARIES!
See who else made the list!
The On The Asile 2022 Top 10s have been announced at TomAlvarez.studio. Check out which 10 local arts influencers were recognized!
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AN INTERVIEW WITH ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, DAVE PELSUE: ON THE ASILE WITH TOM ALVAREZ
"I am very vulnerable. Even though I am hiding behind a character." -DAVE PELSUE
Recently, our Artistic Director, Dave Pelsue, sat down with local journalist, Tom Alvarez to discuss his career in theatre, his music, and his role within Catalyst Repertory. He also gives a little sneak peak into our future. Read the article with our own resident rock-star, 'On the Asile!'
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AN INTERVIEW WITH ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, CASEY ROSS: ON THE ASILE WITH TOM ALVAREZ
"Great theatre is challenging and pushy. I think the reactions in the room should always vary." -CASEY ROSS
Our Artistic Director, Casey Ross got to sit down with vetern theatre journalist, Tom Alverez to talk about local theatre, the formation of Catalyst Reperoty, long term goals of the theatre, and their 2022 season production of The Pillowman.
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NEW WORK EMERGING STRONG IN INDY - WITH INDYFRINGE & LOCAL THEATRE COMPANIES AT THE HELM
"...right now there does seem to be a demand for plays and theatrical experiences that allow audiences to connect more deeply with the issues we are all grappling with." -JUSTIN BRADY
IndyFringe CEO, Justin Brady, American Lives Theatre Artistic Director, Chris Saunders and our own Artistic Director, Casey Ross speak on new works developing in Indianapolis.
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