Buck Creek Players is an award-winning all-volunteer community theater on Indy's southeast side.
Buck Creek Players began in 1973 when the Franklin Township Civic League formed a committee to present performing arts under the name of "Four C's Theatre." On November 13, 1974, the name was changed to Buck Creek Players, Inc., and was formalized under the Indiana Not for Profit Corporation Act of 1971 (501(c)3).
Initially, Buck Creek Players performed in elementary and high schools, and in October of 1978, moved to its first home, a historic church located at 7820 Acton Road. The church was built in 1872 with an addition in 1952. The main space of the building was the sanctuary which was 31 feet wide by 48 feet deep, with the stage using one-half of the space and the seating using the other half.
The space enabled BCP to offer performing arts in an intimate setting for a maximum of 90 people. In 2002, the church was sold to United Faith Baptist Church.
In 2001, Buck Creek Players moved into its current home, the Buck Creek Playhouse, at 11150 Southeastern Avenue. The current space was originally built as an indoor tennis facility that was later converted into a church. Much of the space was rebuilt to accommodate the productions it would now house. While increasing capacity, the space is still intimate, seating a maximum of 130 people.
Keywords: community theater, theater, musicals, children's theater, volunteer
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Buck Creek Players is currently in its 38th season.
What is your primary product or service?
We are an all-volunteer community theater.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From the greater Indianapolis area: Take I-465 to I-74 East (Cincinnati). Go to Acton Road (Exit #99) and turn left. Go underneath the interstate until you come to a "T" in the road and turn right. The playhouse will be on the left as you round the corner (11150 Southeastern Avenue). Free parking is available in our well-lighted adjacent lot.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, personal check, Visa or Mastercard
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