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Comment: Two issues: First, none of these references are reliable and independant sources which discuss the theatre company in depth. Most of them are blogs, or primary sources, or are not about the company, but rather specific productions. We need these kinds of sources to show that the company is notable. Secondly, Wikipedia is generally not a place for an organization's mission statement, but rather a neutral and encyclopedic description of what that place is. LittlePuppers (talk) 00:30, 15 January 2024 (UTC)

Southbank Theatre Company is a nonprofit theatre company in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 2021 by Marcia Eppich-Harris, Southbank specializes in producing plays focused on "history, politics, philosophy, and literature – and how those subjects can contribute to critical thinking, self-awareness, and social change."^[1] In its mission, Southbank states it is "dedicated to enriching the Indianapolis community – and beyond – through producing plays and musicals by both Indiana playwrights and playwrights of historical and contemporary significance."^[1]

History[edit]

Southbank grew out of Eppich-Harris's association with the Indiana Writers Center (IWC) and IWC's playwriting subgroup, the Indiana Playwrights Circle.^[2] As a nomadic, semi-pro theatre company, Southbank first produced works at IndyFringe, Storefront Theatre Indianapolis, and Fonseca Theatre before seeking residence at Butler University's Shelton Auditorium,^[3] part of Butler Arts and Events Center, where Southbank's third season was produced. With seasons comprised of three to four full-length plays, Southbank also has a new play development program, hosting staged readings of promising new works that fit its mission, with preference given to Indiana playwrights.

Production History[edit]

Season One: What's Past Is Prologue[edit]

Seneca and the Soul of Nero by Marcia Eppich-Harris (Sept 2021 - world premiere)^[4]
Rabbit by Nina Raine (Dec 2021 - regional premiere)^[5]
Twelfth Night (Musical) by Shaina Taub (April 2022 - regional premiere)^[6]^[7]^[8]
Marie Antoinette and the Magical Negroes by Terry Guest (June 2022 - regional premiere)^[9]

Season Two: Make Political History[edit]

The Profession^[10] by Marcia Eppich-Harris (Sept 2022 - world premiere)
Natural Shocks by Lauren Gunderson (Nov 2022)
Didn't See That Coming by Mark Harvey Levine (May 2023)
Troilus and Cressida: The Musical, music and lyrics by Marcia Eppich-Harris (adapted from William Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida) (July 2023 - world premiere)^[11]^[12]^[13]^[14]

Season Three: That Way Madness Lies[edit]

Seeking Nietzsche by Marcia Eppich-Harris (Sept 2023 - world premiere)
The Lion in Winter by James Goldman (Nov 2023)
Man of La Mancha by Dale Wasserman, Mitch Leigh, and Joe Darion (March 2024)

References[edit]

^ ^a ^b "About". Southbank Theatre Company. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
^ "Indiana Playwrights Circle".
^ "Shelton Auditorium – Butler Arts and Events Center".
^ Belden, John (26 September 2021). "Don't 'fiddle' and miss this one". Plays with John and Wendy. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
^ Belden, John (7 December 2021). "Uneasy relationships in Southbank production". Plays with John and Wendy. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
^ Harry, Lou (8 May 2022). "Thoughts on Southbank Theatre Company's "Twelfth Night"". louharry.com. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
^ Alvarez, Tom (4 May 2022). "MUSICAL ADAPTATION OF 'TWELFTH NIGHT' IS A BUOYANT THEATRICAL ROMP". On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
^ Crowe, Adam (30 April 2022). "Southbank Theatre Company's "Twelfth Night" April 30, 2022". A Seat on the Aisle. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
^ Alvarez, Tom (20 June 2022). "HOLLYWOOD STEREOTYPE IS DEBUNKED IN SOUTHBANK THEATRE OFFERING". On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
^ "The Profession". Next Stage Press.
^ Kohn, Rita (19 July 2023). "Lust, War, Politics: powerful world premier of Troilus & Cressida: The Musical". Nuvo. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
^ Shock, Daniel (14 July 2023). "Southbank Theatre Company's "Troilus and Cressida – The Musical"". A Seat on the Aisle. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
^ Belden, John (19 July 2023). "Troy story gets musical treatment, giving the women their say". Plays with John and Wendy.
^ Harvey, Jay. "Questioning the male animal at his most controlling: Southbank's 'Troilus and Cressida"". Jay Harvey Upstage. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

[auto-1] "About". Southbank Theatre Company. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

[2] "Indiana Playwrights Circle".

[3] "Shelton Auditorium – Butler Arts and Events Center".

[4] Belden, John (26 September 2021). "Don't 'fiddle' and miss this one". Plays with John and Wendy. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

[5] Belden, John (7 December 2021). "Uneasy relationships in Southbank production". Plays with John and Wendy. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

[6] Harry, Lou (8 May 2022). "Thoughts on Southbank Theatre Company's "Twelfth Night"". louharry.com. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

[7] Alvarez, Tom (4 May 2022). "MUSICAL ADAPTATION OF 'TWELFTH NIGHT' IS A BUOYANT THEATRICAL ROMP". On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

[8] Crowe, Adam (30 April 2022). "Southbank Theatre Company's "Twelfth Night" April 30, 2022". A Seat on the Aisle. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

[9] Alvarez, Tom (20 June 2022). "HOLLYWOOD STEREOTYPE IS DEBUNKED IN SOUTHBANK THEATRE OFFERING". On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

[10] "The Profession". Next Stage Press.

[11] Kohn, Rita (19 July 2023). "Lust, War, Politics: powerful world premier of Troilus & Cressida: The Musical". Nuvo. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

[12] Shock, Daniel (14 July 2023). "Southbank Theatre Company's "Troilus and Cressida – The Musical"". A Seat on the Aisle. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

[13] Belden, John (19 July 2023). "Troy story gets musical treatment, giving the women their say". Plays with John and Wendy.

[14] Harvey, Jay. "Questioning the male animal at his most controlling: Southbank's 'Troilus and Cressida"". Jay Harvey Upstage. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

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