Ogle Center at IU Southeast — Attraction in New Albany

FINALLY, LIVE THEATRE! So glad to have this venue. High quality concerts and theatrical events like the student production of "Proof" by David Auburn that I saw last Saturday evening. Amazing! And all at prices that the public can actually afford.

Feb. 26, 2022 Back again seeing a free I.U. Southeast Theater Dept. production of "The Nerd" by Larry Shue. I am very familiar with this show since I have been in one production and directed another. This evening's show was excellent. The cast was top notch. I was surprised that the script had been edited to delete a character, though. Kudos also go to the set & light design and set...

I don't see how they could do it, but they need another restroom on both sides of the theater. There's only one, and it's very very far away. The parking lot is very dimly lit. The poles are up so high, that the light spreads out too much, until hardly any reaches the pavement. You can't see where you're going or even headed to. Good place for a crime. Sidewalks would be great, just to pass from one lot to the other. Walking across the grass is not good. Normally some wouldn't, but we can't even see where the...

The Ogle Center would be easy to dismiss but that would be a terrible mistake. There are a surprising amount of terrific productions and visiting acts that pass through the Ogle Center. The intimate size of all theaters here means everyone has a good seat. In addition, several ensembles from the IUS Music department call the Ogle Center home. Tickets for most performances are a steal and occasionally free. This is truly a jewel of our community. Be sure to check out a...