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9th Annual Multilingual Theater Festival

Start
10/24/2025

End
10/26/2025

Location
The MATRIX Club, 808 S Route 59 Naperville, IL 60540

MANDI THEATRE presents the 9th Annual Multilingual Theater Festival

With an aim to promote the interrelation between artistic and technological languages, MANDI THEATRE will soon bring in the 9th edition of 'Annual Theatre Festival', to be held from 24th thru 26th Oct. 2025

Held each year in collaboration with The Consulate General of India and partly funded by Illinois Arts Council Agency, this festival features community theatres from various states across the USA.

Dates and times:

Friday, October 24, 5:30 PM

Saturday, October 25, 1:30 PM

Sunday, October 26, 12:30 PM

Ticket information:

$35-$75

Call or text 312-340-9044 for $10 off your ticket if you are an ITA member.

MANDI THEATRE Site

Contact information:

MANDI THEATRE Site

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ITA Professional Theatre Opportunities: Interviews, Auditions and Networking

When
02/07/2026

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location
Wirtz Center Chicago

Stay tuned for more details!

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10/03/2025	Jekyll & Hyde
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08/09/2025	Annual Member Celebration
08/06/2025	Beetlejiuce Jr.
06/20/2025	The PROM Broadway Musical
04/25/2025	NRP Presents Steel Magnolias
04/18/2025	"Sab Thath Para Reh Jayega"
02/22/2025	WCKY, Murder Mystery Fundraiser
03/02/2024	Puppetry Basics
11/14/2023	Financing Your Fine Arts
11/12/2023	TIE Best Practices for Consent-Based Work with Minors

Past Event Recordings

Thanks to the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) for awarding ITA with a "Certificate of Appreciation" after the 2023 Illinois State Community Theatre Festival!

Division Representatives

Karen Shuman

Expires 2027

Alka Sharma is the Founder and Director of Mandi Theater, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promote Indian theater to the American community at large. Passionately immersed in the world of theater, she has won several acting accolades as an amateur artist both in India and abroad. A strong patron of the arts, Alka has been active in Indian Theatre since her school and college days, where she acted and directed several short plays. She has directed and acted in lead roles in multiple successful productions. She and her team also bagged many awards in the field of Theatre and Community Service, and has been strengthening the Indian roots in the USA.

Laura Palti

Expires 2026

Laura Palti serves as the Executive Director of Debut Theatre, where she leads the organization’s mission to inspire, educate, and engage audiences through the power of live performance. With a strong background in administration and community engagement, Laura is dedicated to supporting both emerging and established artists while ensuring theater remains accessible to all.

Before joining Debut Theatre, Laura held leadership roles in property management at Neder Capital, where she focused on building collaborative partnerships, expanding community outreach, and strengthening organizational growth. She is especially passionate about nurturing young talent and fostering a vibrant arts community that reflects diverse voices and stories.

Under her leadership, Debut Theatre continues to grow as a creative hub, offering innovative productions and programs that connect audiences of all ages. Laura believes deeply in theater’s ability to spark dialogue, strengthen communities, and celebrate the shared human experience.