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In 40+ years, we have never turned away a student due to financial hardship.
Your support, at any level, ensures that we can provide world-class theatre training, a creative environment, and high-quality production value to our students. In addition to supporting our scholarship fund, donations help us offset the cost of providing free admission to all youth 18 and under for our public performances. And of course, you help us keep the lights on by supporting React’s general operating expenses. No matter your level of support, we thank you for being a friend of the program!
Did you know, over half of our donations are under $10?
No matter the amount, your donation makes a difference
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Thank you to our donors

Holly Irwin

Mr. & Mrs. Christina Kaiser

The Sheil Family

In honor of: Eva Chaifetz

4621 Creative Solutions

Marcia Eppich-Harris

Marianne Glick & Mike Woods

Jan Reynolds

Marnie Maxwell

Mark & Maura Williams

Mike & Melanie Fitzgerald

The Cullin Family

Rob Dixon

Todd Hopkins & LuAnne McNulty

Reggen Melson

Jim & Nancy Crabb

Joseph & Louise Boling

In honor of: Shea Estell, Sarah Thacker-Estell, & Greg Estell

In honor of: Emma Vande Bosche

David & Ellen Crabb

Danielle Yeknich

David P. Sheetz Foundation

Lillian Crabb

Adam Clevenger & Jessica Trimble

Jenny Burch

The Schultz Family

Diane Vandebosche

Samantha Mesterharm

Kristian Stricklen

Jim & Christy Jacobi

Marc & Pamela Stephens

Emily Loviscek

Laurent Malherbe

Greg Henneke

Doug & Karen Smith

David & Karen Amstutz

Sarah & Greg Estell

operating costs
Tuition & tickets make up less than a third of our income
The majority of our operating income comes from grants and foundational support, which can vary annually. Your support at any level ensures that we can continue to provide a world-class creative experience for our students year after year.
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Testimonials

Empowering kids

for over 45 years

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Aine
Montgomery
Butler University '21, Columbia University '23
[React] was a place where I immediately felt welcomed and comfortable...
"I learned how to balance school, life and my other priorities. I also learned fantastic time management skills which still help me in school and life."
Beck
Jones
Costume Department at Saturday Night Live
Through [React] I was able to try new ideas and create my style as well.
"Not only did this allow me to grow as an artist but it also allowed me to connect with other artists in the Indy community and gave me even more opportunities to explore my craft."
Saige
Broadwater
Indiana University '22
"I never felt like I didn't belong [at React]..."
"My experience shaped me into the independent, creative, self-driven, free person I am today. ...I learned how to work under pressure and with a time boundary and still use my utmost creativity and discipline."
Lucy
Garcia
Actress at Pace University, NYC
[React] gave me a family that I will never forget or lose...
"On a personal note, the entire staff... has gifted me with many methods for coping, healthy competition, confidence, and many more important life lessons that were so generously and gently provided to me.”
Anse
Tauber
Drama Therapist
The theatre became my second home, the teachers became my second parents...
"[React] empowered me to be who I was in such a formative and turbulent time in my life—middle and high school— which extended to empower me to come out a few years ago as a trans man. ...Self empowerment saves lives!"
Aaron
Hirsch
Wabash Graduate
I attended [React] almost every session that I could.
"It was a great atmosphere for kids of a variety of backgrounds and interests. I felt more confident in myself [there] than I would anywhere else before reaching college. ...It was empowering."
Haley
Garner
Actress at Ball State, Model
[React] planted a seed of confidence in myself that I never knew I needed.
"That seed has now blossomed and allowed me to go after anything I want because there's no doubt that I can achieve it. React changed my life and I am forever grateful."
Tristan
Montgomery
Company Member, NoExit Performance
It will always leave a mark on me and I always refer back to it in my life.
"It changed my life. Social skills advanced tremendously, and I've built lasting connections. I now have confidence to talk to my peers and build strong relationships."