Naptown African American Theatre Collective Inc.
We Don't Follow the Trends, We Are the Trend.
NAATC
We Are Indy's First Black Equity Theatre
Cementing Our Legacy For the Future of Black Theatre Artists In Naptown and Beyond
Art is the heartbeat of culture. And Black culture is the heartbeat of American Theatre.
The Naptown African American Theatre Collective is forging a bold new path by creating a truly Equitable space for artists to work, share, celebrate and create unforgettable moments through stage with storytelling that is truly reflective of the African American Diaspora and community.
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Mission
We are passionate about creating an Equity house for Black theatre professionals in the city of Indianapolis and beyond while creating art that speaks to the humanity, beauty, and power of Black stories.
Who We Are
NAATC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Vision
To develop an ecosystem of support and resources for Black owned, Black led, Black operated theatrical productions in Indianapolis and beyond.
Values
To educate, equip, and empower artists and arts professionals by providing opportunities in:
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Training
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Professional Development
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Community Engagement
We are connecting the positive impact of theatre and how the arts contribute to community and personal development.
Latrice P. Young
Director of Community Engagement Strategy
Meet the Team
LaKesha Lorene
CEO/Founder/Producing Director
Kathi Ridley-Merriweather
Board Member
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
Stephanie Haines
Board Member
Indiana Arts Commission
Kayla Hill
Board Member
KayRenee Law
Brandon Cosby
Board Member
Flanner House | Exec. Director
Anila Akua
Board Member
Keller Williams Indy Metro NE
Ron Rice
Board Member
City of Indianapolis - Government
Mildred Morgan Ball
Board Member
Richard Lugard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner (2022)
Our Partners & Sponsors
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Naptown African American Theatre Collective
P.O. Box 44495
Indianapolis, IN 46244