Driven by a mission to Create Kick-Ass Comedy with Kick-Ass Talent for Kick-Ass People, we are proud to bring you the most epic fall programming in the history of the entire bleeping world.
Or as the youths would put it: Our rizz be bussin like a skibidi toilet. It just hits different. No cap!
Giving Tuesday 2024
With a mission to create Kick-Ass Comedy using Kick-Ass Talent for Kick-Ass People, Defiance Comedy has been lighting up the stage with laughter and originality since 2012. Our expanding catalogue boasts 73 original productions, including 23 innovative titles, and our presence in the IndyFringe scene has been significant with 10 shows, 9 of which were Top 10 sellers. We take pride in not only our creative work but in supporting our creative workforce, ensuring that all of the talented local cast and crew members we’ve employed over the past decade (over 100!) were compensated for their artistry. Their efforts have created memorable experiences for our audience as evidenced by the 1,689 tickets sold from our last four productions alone. With each show averaging $5000 in production costs, we are committed to investing in the quality of our works. As we plan 2-3 shows each year, we invite you to share in our journey this Giving Tuesday. Help us continue to cast the spotlight on our professional artists, and spread joy with every Kick-Ass performance.
Make your contribution go further this Giving Tuesday. The Defiance Comedy Board of Directors has generously pledged to match every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $1,000. This means your support will have double the influence, allowing us to continue to bring premier comedy productions to the stage. We are grateful for the opportunity to maximize your impact and appreciate every contribution that helps us achieve our mission.
Spend This Holiday Season With Defiance!
It’s Christmas Eve, and a crew of wanted criminals fresh off of a jail break set their sights on the ultimate heist—a small-town toy store.
Everything was going according to plan until the store’s employees catch wind of a highly valuable item hidden in their very store! Throw in a die-hard regular customer and a cranky Karen and see how this feisty heist-y holiday musical will keep you guessing.
It’s giving joyful, it’s giving action-packed, it’s giving more Christmas spirit than you can shake a candy cane at. From Defiance Comedy, creators of The North Wing,Claus Out, and Camp Summer Camp, this is the holiday event you never saw coming!
Dec 6-21, 2024 The Basile Theatre at IF 719 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis, IN 46203
Wednesdays 6:30pm-9:30pm, Jan 22 through Feb 26 Cost: $200
Get a 6 week introduction to the joys of improv with our Intro to Improv class. You’ll learn how to create top notch scenes with characters, relationships, environments and more! No improv experience required!
Tuesdays 6:30pm-9:30pm, Jan 21 through Feb 25 Cost: $200
Expand your improv skills even further with our Intermediate 2 class. You’ll learn how to be a trustworthy host that both audiences and players adore! You’ll dabble in musical improv and focus on the skills to be the best scene partner you can be. This class is best suited for folks who have taken a previous improv class, or who perform regularly. Instructor to be announced soon!
The course will end with a public showcase for your family, friends, and frenemies. Class size is limited, so sign up now!
Indy Arts Council 2024 Grant Recipient
Defiance Comedy is excited to announce that we have been awarded a grant through the City of Indianapolis Annual Grants Program from the Indy Arts Council supported by the Indianapolis City-Councillors. This grant will help us to advance our mission to make kickass shows with kickass talent, for kickass audiences! We love Indianapolis, and are so thankful to work in a city that supports artists with programs like this.