Janet Allen Stage - Indiana Repertory Theater

Janet Allen Stage is part of Indiana Repertory Theatre’s downtown home base, so the best reference point for planning is the main theatre address at 140 W. Washington Street. The IRT describes itself as a place for live theatre in the heart of Indianapolis, and its site points visitors to individual show pages or the season calendar for performance-specific details.

For day-of logistics, the lobby opens one hour before show time and guests can get to seats 30 minutes before curtain. Ticket Office staff are available by phone or email Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and walk-up help starts two hours before each performance.

The theatre is in downtown Indianapolis at 140 W. Washington Street, close to IndyGo routes including the Red Line, which has a stop directly next to the IRT on Capitol Avenue. The Red Line runs every 10 to 20 minutes, making transit a workable option if you’d rather not drive.

If you are driving, IRT notes discounted parking at nearby garages, but also warns that discounts may not apply when garages are in event mode or prepay mode. The theatre advises checking current traffic alerts and using visit planning resources from Indy and Downtown Indy when needed.

This stage is reached through the East Lobby elevators, which serve the 3rd and 4th floors for Janet Allen Stage productions. That is different from the OneAmerica Financial Stage, so it helps to follow the signage and ask House Management if you’re unsure where to go.

For accessible seating, the IRT says the Janet Allen Stage has seating options for patrons with mobility needs, and its front row has no steps. The theatre also notes that some side-section seats may feel a bit wider, and wide-seat options include seat AA103.

IRT offers valet service on the front curb of the theatre through Goldstar Management, with service beginning an hour before show time. Payment methods listed include cash, credit card, and cash apps, and vehicles left overnight can incur a storage fee.

The theatre also lists nearby garage options with validation or prepay arrangements, but availability and pricing can change depending on downtown event conditions. If the garage is in event mode, IRT discounts do not always apply, so it’s wise to confirm the current setup before you leave home.

IRT says it offers a range of access support, including Access Pass pricing for qualifying families, audio enhancement devices, neckloop support, abbreviated large print programs, and sensory supports. Guests with questions are encouraged to contact the Ticket Office in advance or ask House Management when tickets are scanned at entry.

For patrons with hearing needs, the theatre offers one ASL-interpreted performance and one audio-described performance for each Janet Allen Stage production. Assisted Listening Devices are available free of charge at every performance, and the venue also provides a telecoil loop system for compatible hearing aids.

For mobility needs, the West Lobby is an accessible entrance to the Grand Lobby, Ticket Office, and restrooms via ramp. The East Lobby has elevators to the upper floors used for Janet Allen Stage access, and a courtesy wheelchair can be arranged through the Ticket Office.

Cell phones and other electronic devices are welcome before and after the performance, but they must be turned off or set to silent once the show begins. Photography, video, and audio recording are not allowed during the performance, and late seating is handled at House Management’s discretion.

IRT’s policy says productions on its mainstage and upperstage are not suitable for children under 4, and every person attending those productions must have a ticket regardless of age.