Indiana Historical Society

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The Indiana Historical Society's intimate Frank and Katrina Basile Theater is an ideal place to hold your organization's performance. Many Indianapolis arts organizations such as International Violin Competition, Indianapolis Arts Chorale, Ensemble Music Society and Heartland Film Festival make our 290-seat Basile Theater their home. This acoustically sound theater is the perfect place for recitals, choral concerts or small theater productions.

Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra

With a 20' x 35' stage, the Basile Theater is equipped with a complete lighting and sound system operable from a rear projection booth with backstage communication. Other in-house equipment includes a retractable screen, VHS projector, LCD projector, slide projector, CD and cassette player, 35mm film projector, document projector and assisted listening devices. A podium with audio-visual controls and a 9-foot Steinway grand piano are also available for use. Backstage amenities include a green room, dressing rooms and rehearsal space.

Outside the Basile Theater, a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Canal creates an impressive entry to the theater. The mezzanine style lobby is used frequently before or after theater events for receptions, hospitality breaks or to position vendor or display tables. Convenient to the parking lot, it includes a box office and coatroom and opens to the Stardust Terrace below. The mezzanine is included with theater use or may be rented separately.

"The Indianapolis Arts Chorale LOVES to sing at the Indiana Historical Society Theater! The warm ambience, excellent acoustics, and intimate setting make it one of the best places in town to sing (and hear!) our type of choral music. Plus, the beautiful location downtown on the scenic canal makes it second to none!"
- Eric Stark, former Artistic Director, Indianapolis Arts Chorale

Make IHS your performance home. Call us at (317) 232-1882 for more information.

Click here for a list of organizations that call the Indiana History Center their performing home and for their performance schedules.