About Blanket Fort Theatre
Professional Theatre Company in Lafayette, Indiana
Blanket Fort Theatre is a professional theatre company based in Lafayette, Indiana. We are dedicated to bringing people together and showing that they are not alone. Our family-friendly, FREE live theatre performances aim to connect with the community and create a sense of belonging. We provide professional, paid work to professional, local and student artists, feed local theatres, and integrate social time into our shows to foster connections within our loving community. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience!
Meet Our Team
Our team at Blanket Fort Theatre is passionate about creating meaningful and captivating experiences through theatre. Each member brings a unique set of skills and a shared commitment to enriching the cultural landscape of Lafayette. Get to know the talented individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring our productions to life.
Blanket Fort Builders
Our Blanket Fort Builders are our wonderful board of guiding volunteers who help us with fundraising, outreach, ushering, feeding artists, and marketing.
Members:
Janette Kaufmann
Paula Thoennes
Deanna Frerichs
Blanket Fort Staff
Beks Roen
Founder, Fight Director, Producing/Managing Director
Where there is a sword to be swung, song to be sung, or tale to be spun, you’re sure to find Beks Roen. Also known as “the sword-wielding chaos goblin,” they're a queer Shakespeare nerd & sword-wielding chaos goblin from Indiana focused on adventurous connection. He uses his acting, writing and teaching skills to show people they’re not alone. They founded Blanket Fort Theatre in 2024, dedicating their career to highlight queer joy, stage combat, & Shakespeare fun across the Midwest. An internationally published poet, Roen’s work can be seen in The NonBinary Review, Querencia Press, Beyond the Veil Press, Anodyne Magazine & more. In theatre, Beks has worked with Great Lakes Theater, Purdue Theatre, the Hoosier Shakespeare Festival, the Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, & more. Level 2 actor-combatant with Dueling Arts International. Double B.A. in Creative Writing and Acting from Purdue University.
2024 Season Impact
We're grateful to everyone who supported our inaugural season!
