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Lawana has loved musicals since her childhood. She enjoyed her time on stage through Hendricks Civic Theater in her teens and drama outreach in college. When her son Nate signed up for his first youth theater production in 2015 she thought it would a good experience for him. Lawana had no idea what an impact it would have on her and their whole family. It has been so wonderful to watch her two special needs children experience live theatre through the sensory friendly performances. Lawana enjoys serving the Indianapolis theatre community through her many roles at Epsilon Theatrical Company including costume director, as well as social media and marketing. 
 

Melissa Hall has been reviewing live theater since 2006. She lives in Indianapolis and enjoys the city's thriving local arts scene. She is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association and serves on its Steinberg/New Play committee. She is also a board member of the Indianapolis Shakespeare Company. She loves to travel and has been to 41 states and 16 countries. When she's not at the theatre, she can either be found at home with her husband, daughters, and dog or at her job, running a magazine for a state association.

The Marriage Matinee is the joint effort of Mr. and Mrs. Caraker, a husband-and-wife team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Now celebrating more than ten years of marriage, they’ve built an equally lasting relationship with Indy’s vibrant theater community.

Dylan Caraker is no stranger to the local stage, having participated in more than 20 productions across Indianapolis as both a performer and a techie. While career life (and married life) pulled him briefly away from the spotlight, his passion for theater never faded—making this opportunity to return to the arts and share his reflections especially meaningful.

Celeste Caraker has long sought to integrate the arts into her everyday life. She previously served as a teacher in a performing arts–centered elementary school in downtown Indy, where she focused on inspiring the next generation of performers and theatergoers alike.

When they’re not attending shows, this husband-and-wife team can often be found exploring vintage markets and art fairs—or hitting the trails at local hiking and walking spots, typically bookending those outings with a stop for local flavors in Broad Ripple or Carmel.

Together, they hope to bring a thoughtful, balanced, and dual-sided perspective to the theatrical endeavors of Indy’s finest performers—for better or for worse.

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