OnyxFest would like to thank all involved in the most successful event in the 12-year history of this powerful and unique festival featuring the works of Black playwrights. OnyxFest is not only the first but remains the only Indiana theater festival exclusively dedicated to authentic stories depicting Black lives and culture. Sponsored by the Africana… Read more »
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TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR ONYXFEST FALL THEATER FESTIVAL

Tickets are now on sale for OnyxFest 2022! OnyxFest is Indiana’s first and only theater festival dedicated to the stories of Black playwrights. Sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) in partnership with IndyFringe, this fall festival will feature six never-produced one-act plays written by local playwrights. OnyxFest 2022 is scheduled for November… Read more »
IUPUI Essentials of Brewery Operations Certificate classes begin January 18, 2023
The IUPUI Essentials of Brewery Operations Certificate offers participants an exciting, hands-on way to experience and understand beer and brewing operations. The 7-class series prepares beer enthusiasts, brewers, brewery owners, entrepreneurs, and more, for employment and business opportunities in the rapidly growing craft brewing industry. This certificate series is offered by the Professional Development and… Read more »
Final Casting Call for OnyxFest 2022!
Sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) in partnership with IndyFringe, the ONYXFEST 2022 CASTING CALL for Indianapolis area actors is open until Wednesday, August 3, 2022! Indiana’s first and only theater festival exclusively for African American playwrights is scheduling auditions for the OnyxFest 2022 fall festival, which will be held on November… Read more »
“Democracy Hypocrisy” is a captivating new production premiering June 26th at the Phoenix
The writers, producers and cast of the play, “Democracy Hypocrisy: The Red, White and Blues of Freedom,” want to make one thing clear – this high-energy, thought-provoking stage production is not about critical race theory. It’s about truth. The premiere is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26th. The Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.)… Read more »
Do you need a comprehensive talent strategy to achieve your organizational goals?
Written by Terra Doyle, Integrated Workforce Strategies Practice Lead, Recruiting Americas, Roche Diagnostics Corporation The simple answer is YES. In order to achieve short and long-term company ambitions – it takes people. People with the right skills, mindsets, and behaviors are the difference between organizations that “do ok” and those that operate at the top… Read more »
OnyxFest Announces Playwright Selections And Festival Expansion!
After receiving a record number of scripts for consideration, organizers of OnyxFest Indianapolis announced today that for the first time, there will be both fall and spring festivals for the state’s only theatrical showcase exclusively for Black playwrights. Sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) in conjunction with IndyFringe, OnyxFest Fall 2022 is… Read more »
Dates for OnyxFest 2022 announced in the wake of record script entries

After receiving a record number of scripts for consideration, organizers are announcing performance dates for the 12th annual OnyxFest – sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) in cooperation with IndyFringe Indianapolis. The first of two consecutive weekends of OnyxFest 2022 performances will be staged from November 3rd through November 6th at the… Read more »