The Sapphire is #PerformingArtsWithPurpose
We take theatrical tools, techniques and talents and apply them directly to community needs, wherever they may be. We are totally mobile, bringing theatre to the people rather than people to the theatre. We reach out to non-traditional theatre audiences, young professionals, cultural progressives, and those with limited access to performing arts. We offer innovative Performances, customized Programs and professional Production Services – The Sapphire is the only applied theatre company offering this depth and scope of services in Indiana.
STAFF
Bonnie Mill – Executive Artistic Director
David Orr – Producing Director
Andrea Lott Haney – Program Manager
Daniel A. Martin – Lead Teaching Artist
Black Lives Matter.
The Sapphire Theatre Company is committed to a diverse and equitable arts and cultural community in Indianapolis. We affirm, advocate and echo the Equity Statement of the Arts Council of Indianapolis, and join their commitment to “working with the arts and cultural community to cultivate a sector that serves, celebrates, and values every resident of Indianapolis. We envision a city where engagement in the arts is not pre-determined by socio-economic status, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chrissy Taylor-Walling – interim Chair (emeritus)
National Account Manager, Talroo and Realtor with Innovative Home Realty
Jeffrey Frank – Treasurer
Director, Deloitte Tax LLP
David Llewellyn
Manager, Talent Acquisition and Development, Kirby Risk
Maria Meschi
Lead Project Strategist, Doris Research
Julianne Miller
Community Engagement Manager, Newfields
Heidi Winters Vogel
Associate Professor of Theatre, Wabash College
Adam Burtner (emeritus)
Sr. Director, Government Relations, Elevance Health
Julian Harrell (emeritus)
Partner, Faegre Drinker
Jinee Majors (emeritus)
Director, Assistant General Counsel – SEC, Governance and M&A, The Hersey Company
John Stuart Mill II (emeritus)
CFO & Treasurer, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Division of Overseas Ministries, (retired)
Sapphire impacts the community by offering…
PROGRAMS
one-of-a-kind education programs for youth and tailor-made training programs for corporations, including PICTURE THIS, Indiana’s longest-running social-issues theatre program
PRODUCTION SERVICES
professional services including theatre sets, murals, exhibits, restoration and fabrications


