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04/01/2026

Purchase your tickets today!

Enjoy an immersive performance of classic stories with improvisational elements! Each rendition is different every time.

03/17/2026

The cast list is set for chapter one!

Get your tickets at www.btstheatre.com

03/08/2026

Come Audition!

Are you a local Fort Wayne talent who loves acting and improvisations? We have a BRAND NEW show concept launching this year and we are looking for professionals to join our troupe! Chapter 1 has been cast, but we are still seeking to add 5-8 more individuals to our rotating ensemble show to bring each unique iteration month to month to the Fort Wayne area.

Family Shows are Thursdays at 6pm, Fridays at 6pm, and Saturdays at 1pm with a special 21+ show on Saturday Nights called BS Theatre.

Chapter 1: April 15th - 25th
Chapter 2: May 13th - 23rd
Chapter 3: June 3rd - 14th
***SUMMER OFF***
Chapter 1: August 5th - 15th
Chapter 2: September 2nd - 12th
Spooky Stories: October 7th - 17th
Holiday Stories: November 4th - December 5th

Characters play various roles throughout each show, so diverse casting is a must! Special talents such as juggling, short hand magic, standup comedy, aerial arts, painting, dancing, musical instruments, puppetry, gymnastics, and more will be a huge plus.

Each cast member will receive a contract and pay stipend for each "Chapter" they book/are committed to.

Sound like you or someone you know would be interested? Come to our open call today!

https://www.thelocalarchive.com/event-details-registration/immersive-theatre-auditions

Unable to make the open call? We are accepting Virtual Auditions as well:

https://www.thelocalarchive.com/event-details-registration/online-submissions

02/12/2026

You asked... we're delivering... and building something new!

IMMERSIVE THEATRE - comment below your guess for the name!?

Auditions for the 2026 - 2027 season are live:
https://www.thelocalarchive.com/so/36PnIgRzt?languageTag=en

01/30/2026

01/21/2026

TONIGHT!!!
HELLO, MY NAME IS
A Creative Connection Night
Jan 21, 2026
6-9pm
💸 Pay What You Can ($5 suggested ticket)
Fort Wayne is full of Creatives... but we rarely get everyone in the same room.
Hello, My Name Is is an open, welcoming night for all creative types to connect, collaborate, and dream bigger together. Whether you’re a photographer, filmmaker, designer, writer, musician, performer, marketer, entrepreneur, or creative thinker... this night is for you. Designed by Creative Entrepreneurs for Creative Entrepreneurs!
Come ready to:
- Network intentionally
- Pitch your brand or idea (if you're ready)
- Connect with creative resources
- Create B-roll and content for your brand (bring your camera or phone)
- Brainstorm what’s possible for Fort Wayne’s Creative future
Our studio will be fully open! Styled, lit, and alive! All so you can create content, meet collaborators, and spark ideas in a space built for creativity.
This is not just a networking night.
It’s a launchpad.
The goal is to gather Fort Wayne creatives in one place and ask a bigger question:
What could we build together if we aligned our talents, resources, and vision?
Come introduce yourself.
Come be seen.
Come help shape what’s next.
Comment below who you'd like to bring!

01/09/2026

HELLO, MY NAME IS
A Creative Connection Night
Jan 21, 2026
6-9pm
💸 Pay What You Can ($5 suggested ticket)
Fort Wayne is full of Creatives... but we rarely get everyone in the same room.
Hello, My Name Is is an open, welcoming night for all creative types to connect, collaborate, and dream bigger together. Whether you’re a photographer, filmmaker, designer, writer, musician, performer, marketer, entrepreneur, or creative thinker... this night is for you. Designed by Creative Entrepreneurs for Creative Entrepreneurs!
Come ready to:
- Network intentionally
- Pitch your brand or idea (if you're ready)
- Connect with creative resources
- Create B-roll and content for your brand (bring your camera or phone)
- Brainstorm what’s possible for Fort Wayne’s Creative future
Our studio will be fully open! Styled, lit, and alive! All so you can create content, meet collaborators, and spark ideas in a space built for creativity.
This is not just a networking night.
It’s a launchpad.
The goal is to gather Fort Wayne creatives in one place and ask a bigger question:
What could we build together if we aligned our talents, resources, and vision?
Come introduce yourself.
Come be seen.
Come help shape what’s next.
Comment below who you'd like to bring!

01/03/2026

Meet our Joanne!

Tamia Beverly

We wanted to give an extra special shout out to this cast member! She takes on the Joanne role with fierceness and poise. When asked to step up from understudy and be cast as a lead, she agreed and put in the work! We are honored to witness her rendition of an important character.

Tamia's Bio:

Tamia Beverly is excited to be Joanne in RENT! Her previous credits include Angela in Parade, Nettie in The Color Purple and Dionne in Hair. She has also appeared in various IMTF cabarets and concerts. Grateful for the opportunities, learning experiences, and unwavering support from the theater community, she is excited for what’s ahead. She would also like to extend a special thank you to her family and friends.

01/03/2026

Tune into WELT 95.7 FM - Fort Wayne Community Radio at 4 to hear some of our cast talk all things RENT

With respect for all peoples and their environments, our programming addresses the concerns and interests of those under-represented by other media. WELT-LP gives members of these groups a way to share news and music from around the world, bringing insight to their culture from all of Fort Wayne. Th...

01/02/2026

NO DAY BUT TODAY! The show is tonight and tomorrow 7pm. Our live full immersive production of “RENT”

01/01/2026

Let's meet the first half of our Cast:
Benny - Tommie Hope
Maureen - Cora Stratton .coralation
Mimi - Triniti McFarland
Angel - Isaiah Bosten
Ali - Kasi Teasdale
Blanket Lady - Emily Good .bad
Paul - Jacob Covey .coveyy
Officer Copple - Julia Giron

Purchase Tickets for RENT 🔗 https://www.thelocalarchive.com/eventpage