Resident Troupes at The Cat
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Our mission is to bring community theatre to all. So naturally, we love hosting other local performance groups. Keep scrolling to read about some of the fantastic Indianapolis-area troubadours we've welcomed behind the red curtain.
Carmel Latin School Shakespeare Club
The Carmel Latin School Shakespeare Club is surely the longest running Indiana high school acting troop dedicated to Shakespeare's comedies. The Club was formed by CLS students in 2014, under the faculty advisor Brooke Riddell, who is now assisted by a CLS grad and alumni of the club, Eleanor Kilbourn.The Carmel Latin School Shakespeare Club has been performing at The Cat since 2024. Admission is always free and the hour-long performances are always funny.
Chris Ryan, Comedian
After stepping away from the stand-up stage to raise his twin sons, Chris made a triumphant return with his show, THERMOMETER, which sold out runs in Indianapolis and Chicago. His new hour-long set, NOTHING MEANS ANYTHING, dives into the pitfalls of parenting, the awkwardness of adolescence, and his own 100,000-miles-and-counting ride as the Irish half of a commuter marriage with his Jewish wife.
Diane Atkins, Starting Line Preschool
Bio: A graduate of Butler University with a BS degree in Education, Diane founded the preschool in 1994. She has a diverse background in education and the performing arts, which she incorporates into the preschool program. She believes that performing helps with the self-confidence all children need to try new things and strive to become successful at anything. She loves seeing the little ones “come out of their shells” and become self-confident and independent.
My Gym Spring Mill
Whether you're looking for a fantastic Parent and Me program or high-energy classes for big kids - you've come to the right place! Classes, parties, camps, and more for ages 3mo-10yrs.
Ballet INitiative
Ballet INitiative is an artist-driven professional dance collective creating innovative, inspiring performances through collaboration and inclusivity. We modernize ballet with other dance styles to reflect today’s audiences while fostering a welcoming, positive, and accessible environment for artists and audiences throughout the greater Indianapolis community.
M3 Theatre Camp
Each Summer children between the ages of 8 and 14 come together to produce and star in a full length musical! All students have a performing role. In addition, students assist with creating costumes, sets, and props! At the end of camp students understand virtually every aspect of putting on a show!
The Belfry Theatre
The Belfry Theatre is a nonprofit family-friendly community theater in its 62nd season operated by Hamilton County Theatre Guild. While raising funds to build a new Noblesville playhouse, shows are being staged at partner locations. For reservations, call or text 317-773-1085.
The Point Theater
The Point Theater is the Midwest's largest youth theater, offering professional-level productions, theater classes, workshops and summer camps for young people ages 4-18. Each year, hundreds of students learn, perform and grow onstage.
Carmel Community Players
Carmel Community Players is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization founded in 1993. CCP remains the oldest continuously running community theatre in Carmel, Indiana, having staged nearly 200 productions—including plays, musicals, and cabarets—over the past three decades.
Shandrea Funnye Productions
Shandrea Funnye is a playwright, director, actress, acting coach and all around artist dedicated to developing talent and telling impactful stories that are honest and relatable.