Performance Spaces
Art doesn’t hold still. Art wants to get up and perform, or start a discussion, or find its way to the big screen. Here are some of the spaces for that at Newfields.
The Tobias Theater
The Tobias Theater was declared “best screening room in Indianapolis” in a poll by Indianapolis Monthly magazine, thanks to its 35mm surround sound and imaginative programming. But it’s much more than movies—530 seats and a balcony means there’s room to relax and enjoy all sorts of performances, lectures, meetings, or whatever the person standing on the stage has attracted an audience to witness.
The Amphitheater
It’s Newfields’ backyard—a giant, terraced, open-air, community space for performances including one of our most popular annual rites, The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series.
DeBoest Lecture Hall
A lecture is prelude to discussion—as our community continues to explore issues of all sorts, we are eager to provide a space for “the back-and-forth” to begin, in this 168-seat theater.
Randolph H. Deer Special Events Pavilion
Two-story windows filled with views of the Sutphin Fountain and surrounding gardens make every event held in this private enclosed pavilion a memorable experience. It’s large enough to accommodate dancing, dining, and large numbers of people in the mood to celebrate.
