15 stages, 75 productions, 600 performances each year

right here in Northwest Indiana

About NIETF

The Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation is building strong community, promoting excellence, and providing entertainment in theatre arts across Northwest Indiana. NIETF is a collection of theatre organizations across the region. We are celebrating 25 years in 2017!

Upcoming Shows

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July

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5	6	7	8	9	10 The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe 7:00 pm 07/10/2020 Regional Performing Arts Regional Performing Arts 2530 Portage Mall, Portage, Indiana 46368 Join RPAC for our final performance of the 2019-2020 season with this beloved family classic! The story of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are brought to life with this play. due to the ever-changing situation with COVID-19, please follow our event for any alterations or postponements of our performances 2020:a personal space odyssey 7:30 pm 07/10/2020 Improductions, LLC 2020:a personal space odyssey is a brand new sketch show written and performed by an all-original cast! The show explores what life has to offer – be it love affairs, war in the new age, or even how the arts are affected – through the lens of the “new normal”. Fridays and Saturday, July 10-25 @ 7:30 PM CT Online Written and performed by: Giovanni Alberto Lori Cunningham Ryser Lisa Szanyi Francis Veltri Kate Anderson Wiersema Directed by Nelson Velazquez Stage Managed by Angela Heid Produced by Improductions, LLC Ticket information coming soon!	11 The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe 4:00 pm 07/11/2020 Regional Performing Arts Regional Performing Arts 2530 Portage Mall, Portage, Indiana 46368 Join RPAC for our final performance of the 2019-2020 season with this beloved family classic! The story of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are brought to life with this play. due to the ever-changing situation with COVID-19, please follow our event for any alterations or postponements of our performances The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe 7:00 pm 07/11/2020 Regional Performing Arts Regional Performing Arts 2530 Portage Mall, Portage, Indiana 46368 Join RPAC for our final performance of the 2019-2020 season with this beloved family classic! The story of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are brought to life with this play. due to the ever-changing situation with COVID-19, please follow our event for any alterations or postponements of our performances 2020:a personal space odyssey 7:30 pm 07/11/2020 Improductions, LLC 2020:a personal space odyssey is a brand new sketch show written and performed by an all-original cast! The show explores what life has to offer – be it love affairs, war in the new age, or even how the arts are affected – through the lens of the “new normal”. Fridays and Saturday, July 10-25 @ 7:30 PM CT Online Written and performed by: Giovanni Alberto Lori Cunningham Ryser Lisa Szanyi Francis Veltri Kate Anderson Wiersema Directed by Nelson Velazquez Stage Managed by Angela Heid Produced by Improductions, LLC Ticket information coming soon!
12 The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe 2:00 pm 07/12/2020 Regional Performing Arts Regional Performing Arts 2530 Portage Mall, Portage, Indiana 46368 Join RPAC for our final performance of the 2019-2020 season with this beloved family classic! The story of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are brought to life with this play. due to the ever-changing situation with COVID-19, please follow our event for any alterations or postponements of our performances The Grid 7:00 pm 07/12/2020 Improductions, LLC The year is 2020. A mysterious virus has laid waste to all social interactions and has forced people to stay inside. To stave off boredom and dark thoughts, people turn to the internet to find entertainment and joy. Thus… THE GRID was born – featuring improv actors from across the internet all in one location to entertain the masses. Boot up your devices and log into our Facebook page on Saturdays at 7 PM CT to get on THE GRID! The show is free but if you’re inclined to make a donation, please consider buying a $5 virtual ticket. Streaming at http://facebook.com/improductionsllc!	13	14	15	16	17 2020:a personal space odyssey 7:30 pm 07/17/2020 Improductions, LLC 2020:a personal space odyssey is a brand new sketch show written and performed by an all-original cast! The show explores what life has to offer – be it love affairs, war in the new age, or even how the arts are affected – through the lens of the “new normal”. Fridays and Saturday, July 10-25 @ 7:30 PM CT Online Written and performed by: Giovanni Alberto Lori Cunningham Ryser Lisa Szanyi Francis Veltri Kate Anderson Wiersema Directed by Nelson Velazquez Stage Managed by Angela Heid Produced by Improductions, LLC Ticket information coming soon!	18 2020:a personal space odyssey 7:30 pm 07/18/2020 Improductions, LLC 2020:a personal space odyssey is a brand new sketch show written and performed by an all-original cast! The show explores what life has to offer – be it love affairs, war in the new age, or even how the arts are affected – through the lens of the “new normal”. Fridays and Saturday, July 10-25 @ 7:30 PM CT Online Written and performed by: Giovanni Alberto Lori Cunningham Ryser Lisa Szanyi Francis Veltri Kate Anderson Wiersema Directed by Nelson Velazquez Stage Managed by Angela Heid Produced by Improductions, LLC Ticket information coming soon!
19 Improv Fundamentals 1 Online Class Show 5:30 pm 07/19/2020 Improductions, LLC Our IF1 Online students are showcasing their improv skills through a fun, fast student showcase! Join us online from the comfort of your device and play along with us! Featuring: Jennifer Shumaker Coffey Mary Ann Wethington Cunningham John Lattuada Kristin Leigh Lori Cunningham Ryser The Grid 7:00 pm 07/19/2020 Improductions, LLC The year is 2020. A mysterious virus has laid waste to all social interactions and has forced people to stay inside. To stave off boredom and dark thoughts, people turn to the internet to find entertainment and joy. Thus… THE GRID was born – featuring improv actors from across the internet all in one location to entertain the masses. Boot up your devices and log into our Facebook page on at 7 PM CT to get on THE GRID! The show is free but if you’re inclined to make a donation, please consider buying a $5 virtual ticket. Streaming at http://facebook.com/improductionsllc!	20	21	22	23 Park Plays – Sandy Showtunes 6:30 pm 07/23/2020 NIETF Indiana Dunes State Park 1600 N 25 E, Chesterton, IN 46304, USA PARK PLAYS RETURNS TO INDIANA DUNES STATE PARK FOR SUMMER 2020 The Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation announces the return of the popular Park Plays series. Park Plays features free family entertainment on the shores of Lake Michigan on summer Thursday evenings. The 2020 season features: July 23, 2020 – “Sandy Showtunes” presented by Supercharged Trio with the Reasoner Family Singers. Supercharged Trio is made up of three boys aged 8-14 from Dyer, IN who each play the violin, ukulele, and other stringed instruments along with signing. The Reasoner Family Singers from Schererville join to round out this multi-generational night of Broadway on the Beach. July 30, 2020 – “Wildwood Flower” a night of traditional and original folk music presented by Cory Goodrich with special guest Supercharged Trio. Cory Goodrich is a Jeff award-winning actress, singer, songwriter from Chicago. She has performed in Ragtime, Ring of Fire, The Addams Family, The Christmas Schooner, An American in Paris, and more. August 6 & 13, 2020 – “Disney’s Moana Jr” presented by Seedlings Theatre Company of Hobart, IN. Performed by actors all under the age of 18, this live musical follows the beloved movie tale of a young girl’s quest to save her village and learn important life lessons along the way. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Park Plays takes place at 6:30 pm on Thursday evenings at Indiana Dunes State Park. There is no fee for the performance, however, the State Park per car entry fee still applies. Patrons are encouraged to pack a picnic, grab a blanket or beach chairs, and join in the free family entertainment. Performances last 45 minutes to one hour and in case of inclement weather are held at one of the park’s shelters. Follow the signs in the park. In light of COVID-19 and Governor Holcomb’s social distancing recommendations, guests are asked to please maintain six feet of distance between their party and neighboring guests, wear masks, wash hands frequently, and use hand sanitizer. Park Plays is made possible by the support of the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency; National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; South Shore Arts; Indiana Department of Natural Resources; Indiana Dunes Tourism; and GreatNews.Life. Without these partners, we would not be able to offer this extraordinary access to live theatre and entertainment. For more information on Park Plays or the Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation, visit www.parkplays.org or www.nietf.org. YES AND! Using Improv In Remote Teaching 6:30 pm 07/23/2020 Improductions, LLC Having a hard time engaging students in E-Learning? Learn how to utilize the principles of ‘Yes And” to bring energy to your online class meetings and lessons! Teachers will learn games and strategies that they can easily add to current academic and social emotional lessons. This workshop is appropriate for teachers in grades 3-8. Ways to differentiate for grade level, ability level, and content will be provided. Date/Time: Thursday July 23 6:30 – 8:30 CT (UTC-6) Instructor: Kate Wiersema Tuition: $20 Location: Online via Zoom About the presenter: Kate Wiersema has been a Special Education teacher for the past ten years and has experience in second through eighth grade. She has a Master’s Degree from Concordia University in Differentiated Instruction. Kate has studied at Comedy Sportz Chicago and is a graduate of the Second City Music Program. She has performed, taught, and coached improv for children and adults in the Chicagoland area for the last ten years.	24 2020:a personal space odyssey 7:30 pm 07/24/2020 Improductions, LLC 2020:a personal space odyssey is a brand new sketch show written and performed by an all-original cast! The show explores what life has to offer – be it love affairs, war in the new age, or even how the arts are affected – through the lens of the “new normal”. Fridays and Saturday, July 10-25 @ 7:30 PM CT Online Written and performed by: Giovanni Alberto Lori Cunningham Ryser Lisa Szanyi Francis Veltri Kate Anderson Wiersema Directed by Nelson Velazquez Stage Managed by Angela Heid Produced by Improductions, LLC Ticket information coming soon!	25 2020:a personal space odyssey 7:30 pm 07/25/2020 Improductions, LLC 2020:a personal space odyssey is a brand new sketch show written and performed by an all-original cast! The show explores what life has to offer – be it love affairs, war in the new age, or even how the arts are affected – through the lens of the “new normal”. Fridays and Saturday, July 10-25 @ 7:30 PM CT Online Written and performed by: Giovanni Alberto Lori Cunningham Ryser Lisa Szanyi Francis Veltri Kate Anderson Wiersema Directed by Nelson Velazquez Stage Managed by Angela Heid Produced by Improductions, LLC Ticket information coming soon!
26 The Grid 7:00 pm 07/26/2020 Improductions, LLC The year is 2020. A mysterious virus has laid waste to all social interactions and has forced people to stay inside. To stave off boredom and dark thoughts, people turn to the internet to find entertainment and joy. Thus… THE GRID was born – featuring improv actors from across the internet all in one location to entertain the masses. Boot up your devices and log into our Facebook page on at 7 PM CT to get on THE GRID! The show is free but if you’re inclined to make a donation, please consider buying a $5 virtual ticket. Streaming at http://facebook.com/improductionsllc!	27	28	29	30 Park Plays – Wildwood Flower 6:30 pm 07/30/2020 NIETF Indiana Dunes State Park 1600 N 25 E, Chesterton, IN 46304, USA PARK PLAYS RETURNS TO INDIANA DUNES STATE PARK FOR SUMMER 2020 The Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation announces the return of the popular Park Plays series. Park Plays features free family entertainment on the shores of Lake Michigan on summer Thursday evenings. The 2020 season features: July 23, 2020 – “Sandy Showtunes” presented by Supercharged Trio with the Reasoner Family Singers. Supercharged Trio is made up of three boys aged 8-14 from Dyer, IN who each play the violin, ukulele, and other stringed instruments along with signing. The Reasoner Family Singers from Schererville join to round out this multi-generational night of Broadway on the Beach. July 30, 2020 – “Wildwood Flower” a night of traditional and original folk music presented by Cory Goodrich with special guest Supercharged Trio. Cory Goodrich is a Jeff award-winning actress, singer, songwriter from Chicago. She has performed in Ragtime, Ring of Fire, The Addams Family, The Christmas Schooner, An American in Paris, and more. August 6 & 13, 2020 – “Disney’s Moana Jr” presented by Seedlings Theatre Company of Hobart, IN. Performed by actors all under the age of 18, this live musical follows the beloved movie tale of a young girl’s quest to save her village and learn important life lessons along the way. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Park Plays takes place at 6:30 pm on Thursday evenings at Indiana Dunes State Park. There is no fee for the performance, however, the State Park per car entry fee still applies. Patrons are encouraged to pack a picnic, grab a blanket or beach chairs, and join in the free family entertainment. Performances last 45 minutes to one hour and in case of inclement weather are held at one of the park’s shelters. Follow the signs in the park. In light of COVID-19 and Governor Holcomb’s social distancing recommendations, guests are asked to please maintain six feet of distance between their party and neighboring guests, wear masks, wash hands frequently, and use hand sanitizer. Park Plays is made possible by the support of the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency; National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; South Shore Arts; Indiana Department of Natural Resources; Indiana Dunes Tourism; and GreatNews.Life. Without these partners, we would not be able to offer this extraordinary access to live theatre and entertainment. For more information on Park Plays or the Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation, visit www.parkplays.org or www.nietf.org.	31

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July 28 - August 03

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Park Plays - Wildwood Flower
6:30 pm
07/30/2020
NIETF
Indiana Dunes State Park
1600 N 25 E, Chesterton, IN 46304, USA
PARK PLAYS RETURNS TO INDIANA DUNES STATE PARK FOR SUMMER 2020
The Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation announces the return of the popular Park Plays series. Park Plays features free family entertainment on the shores of Lake Michigan on summer Thursday evenings.
The 2020 season features:
July 23, 2020 – “Sandy Showtunes” presented by Supercharged Trio with the Reasoner Family Singers. Supercharged Trio is made up of three boys aged 8-14 from Dyer, IN who each play the violin, ukulele, and other stringed instruments along with signing. The Reasoner Family Singers from Schererville join to round out this multi-generational night of Broadway on the Beach.
July 30, 2020 – “Wildwood Flower” a night of traditional and original folk music presented by Cory Goodrich with special guest Supercharged Trio. Cory Goodrich is a Jeff award-winning actress, singer, songwriter from Chicago. She has performed in Ragtime, Ring of Fire, The Addams Family, The Christmas Schooner, An American in Paris, and more.
August 6 & 13, 2020 – “Disney’s Moana Jr” presented by Seedlings Theatre Company of Hobart, IN. Performed by actors all under the age of 18, this live musical follows the beloved movie tale of a young girl’s quest to save her village and learn important life lessons along the way. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Park Plays takes place at 6:30 pm on Thursday evenings at Indiana Dunes State Park. There is no fee for the performance, however, the State Park per car entry fee still applies. Patrons are encouraged to pack a picnic, grab a blanket or beach chairs, and join in the free family entertainment. Performances last 45 minutes to one hour and in case of inclement weather are held at one of the park’s shelters. Follow the signs in the park.
In light of COVID-19 and Governor Holcomb’s social distancing recommendations, guests are asked to please maintain six feet of distance between their party and neighboring guests, wear masks, wash hands frequently, and use hand sanitizer.
Park Plays is made possible by the support of the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency; National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; South Shore Arts; Indiana Department of Natural Resources; Indiana Dunes Tourism; and GreatNews.Life. Without these partners, we would not be able to offer this extraordinary access to live theatre and entertainment.
For more information on Park Plays or the Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation, visit www.parkplays.org or www.nietf.org.
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The Grid
7:00 pm
08/01/2020
Improductions, LLC
The year is 2020. A mysterious virus has laid waste to all social interactions and has forced people to stay inside. To stave off boredom and dark thoughts, people turn to the internet to find entertainment and joy.
Thus…
THE GRID was born – featuring improv actors from across the internet all in one location to entertain the masses.
Boot up your devices and log into our Facebook page on at 7 PM CT to get on THE GRID! The show is free but if you’re inclined to make a donation, please consider buying a $5 virtual ticket.
Streaming at http://facebook.com/improductionsllc!
A Midsummer Night's Dream: virtual serial
7:00 pm
08/01/2020
Gary Shakespeare Company
Virtual episodic performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

Saturdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 @ 7PM

via Facebook, Youtube, www.garyshakesco.org

SYNOPSIS: A Midsummer Night’s Dream portrays the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, (the Duke of Athens) and Hippolyta, (the former queen of the Amazons). The story follows the evening adventure of four young Athenian lovers, a group of six mechanics / amateur actors preparing a play for the royal wedding, and a kingdom of fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works for the stage, filled with love, laughter, and magic.

Directed by Stephanie Naumoff

THE CAST
The Royals:
Theseus— Mark Baer
Hippolyta— Kali Rasala
Egeus — Steve Rohe

The Lovers:
Hermia- Asosomwe Godfrey
Lysander—Giancarlo Mazzocco
Demetrius— C.E. Lewis
Helena – Christina Biancardi

The Mechanicals:
Peter Quince— Matt Seiluns
Nick Bottom— David Pera
Francis Flute— Jimmy Burch
Tom Snout— Brandon Hearne
Snug— Bill Danko
Robin Starveling— Dexter Pritchard
Otis the dog – Odie Etzler-Pritchard

The Fairies:
Oberon— Dannon Gotham
Titania— Amy Crane
Robin “Puck” Goodfellow— Connor Khoury
Peaseblossom – Nora Wragg
Mustardseed –Mae Glass
Cobweb – Kelly Denise Horton
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