June 19-20
Suffs is about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, this musical tells their story: the remarkable friendships, the heartbreak, and how this movement brought them together — or, in some cases, tore them apart. Using American Sign Language-integrated blocking and choreography to emphasize the moments when their voices are not being heard, this production features students from 18 different troupes across Indiana, reminding audiences that progress is always possible but never guaranteed.
Produced with special arrangement by Musical Theatre International. Winner of the 2025 "Young Are At the Gates Grant" from MTI and the Educational Theatre Association.
This production is rated PG-13, for profanity, racial prejudice, and pantomimed violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Indiana Thespians' first All-State musical, "Suffs", was selected to perform on the Main Stage at the International Thespian Festival (ITF) in June at Indiana University. Each student and staff member have a registration cost of $1,300.00 each. We al...