She Kills Monsters: Interview with Fight Choreographer Aaron Pennington

She Kills Monsters: Interview with Fight Choreographer Aaron Pennington

Everyone starts a fight with different stakes and walks away with some different stakes at the end of a fight. It’s still all a part of the show, part of the storytelling, part of acting, and a fight choreographer is going to show you how to have an onstage conflict very safely but also help the audience to be involved in the story at the same time. 

D&D: Building Community, Finding Ourselves

D&D: Building Community, Finding Ourselves

The American stage is a space in which artists and audiences alike are searching for and exploring their identities. Theatre creates a space and a conduit for that exploration, a driving force for artists and audience members as they experience the many wonderful stories in the theatre. Basically, theatre artists— like everyone else— are constantly trying to find themselves and as our understanding of the world (internal and external) shifts, so do we. This is where we encounter She Kills Monsters

5 Reasons to Go on a Quest with She Kills Monsters at Market Theatre

5 Reasons to Go on a Quest with She Kills Monsters at Market Theatre

If you find yourself in Downtown Anderson and you're craving an evening filled with laughter, adventure, and a sprinkle of geekiness, look no further than Market’s production of She Kills Monsters. This play is a unicorn in the world of theater: rare and absolutely enchanting. With that, here are the top five reasons why you should be racing to get your tickets…

Celebrating Arts & Gratitude: Market’s Arts for All Gala & Awards Partners & Sponsors

Celebrating Arts & Gratitude: Market’s Arts for All Gala & Awards Partners & Sponsors

At Market Theatre, we believe in the transformative power of the arts. Our commitment to making the arts accessible to all is unwavering. The 2023 Arts for All Gala & Awards is a testament to this dedication, and we couldn’t have brought this vision to life without the generous support of our partners and sponsors. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each of our gracious partners and sponsors for helping to bring the Gala vision to life!

Celebrating Creativity and Community: Market Theatre’s Arts for All Gala

Celebrating Creativity and Community: Market Theatre’s Arts for All Gala

On Thursday, October 12, Market Theatre will be celebrating the accomplishments of the past year and looking at the season to come at our annual Arts for All Gala! With tickets going quickly for this one-of-a-kind event (the deadline to reserve your seat is October 5!), we wanted to outline what the Arts for All Gala is and what it means to attend our biggest party of the year.

Unleashing the Power of Music: How Rock of Ages Transcends Generations

Unleashing the Power of Music: How Rock of Ages Transcends Generations

Much like the rock in the old hymn, the music of the ‘80s gave listeners a sense of escape from the ravages of what was happening in society. The ‘80s were a time of turmoil and political unrest. Unemployment, protests, strikes, and violence were prevalent. Materialism and consumerism were exploding. Television news inundated the viewers with scenes of war, turbulence, and police brutality.  John Lennon was shot and killed outside of his home. The AIDS crisis took the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Musicians and artists wanted to make a difference.