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Butler Theatre Presents Empty When Full

April 19, 2026 2:00 pm

Lilly Hall Studio Theatre
Butler University 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Butler Theatre presents a new, devised work created through a generative process led by director William Fisher. This immersive theatrical experience promises to be thought-provoking and unlike anything you've seen before.

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Why We Like It

  • Witness the creative process firsthand as Butler Theatre students collaborate to devise an original production.
  • Prepare to be challenged and inspired by this innovative, boundary-pushing theatrical event.
  • Experience the intimacy of the Lilly Hall Studio Theatre, where the audience is fully immersed in the performance.

Who Should Attend

This event will appeal to theatre enthusiasts, art lovers, and those interested in the creative process. It's a unique opportunity to see the next generation of theatre-makers in action.

In the Spotlight

William Fisher

The director leading the generative process with Butler Theatre students to create this new, devised work.

Butler Theatre Students

A talented ensemble of Butler University theatre students collaborating to devise an original production.

About the Venue

Lilly Hall Studio Theatre

An intimate, black-box style theatre on the Butler University campus, offering an immersive and up-close viewing experience for audiences.

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