The Why

Join the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) as we open our season and gather supplies to donate to Teachers’ Treasures! The IRT is excited to celebrate back to school and back to the season with a school supply drive just in time for our 2024-2025 Season Opener, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, presented by Glick Philanthropies. The IRT recognizes the value and importance of educating and enhancing the lives of today's youth, and we are grateful for the work of all teachers across the state.

Don’t miss the opportunity to give back to your teachers through Teachers’ Treasures—and get a little back in return. Donate supplies at the IRT, or virtually through this link, and enjoy $10 off tickets to see The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at IRT September 18 – October 13, 2024. Use promo code TEACHERSRULE at irtlive.com or call IRT Ticket Office at 317.635.5252.

*Offer applies to tickets $35 and above. Some exclusions may apply.

About the IRT

Founded in 1971, the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) is the largest professional not-for-profit theatre in the state and one of the leading regional theatres in the country. The mission of the Indiana Repertory Theatre is to produce top-quality, professional theatre and related activities, providing experiences that will engage, surprise, challenge, and entertain people throughout their lifetimes, helping us build a vital and vibrant community.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA): The IRT strives to celebrate and serve the diverse people and cultures that make up our whole community. The IRT is committed to providing access for all; to creating and maintaining an antiracist theatre that is inclusive, safe, and respectful.

The Need

Every day at public, private, charter, and parochial schools located throughout Marion County, children of all ages attend class without the most basic supplies they need to get a good education. Dedicated teachers are often willing to pay for these much needed supplies out of their own pockets to make sure the kids in their classrooms have the necessary tools to learn. On average, teachers spend $800-$1200 a year on school supplies for their students.

Teachers' Treasures' Answer

Teachers’ Treasures, in partnership with local businesses, charitable foundations, neighborhood organizations and individual contributors, helps fill this need by operating a volunteer-based “Store for Teachers.” Donated educational supplies and other materials are distributed via this unique conduit to teachers for the benefit of their students. We serve teachers from any school (public, private, charter, or parochial) in Marion County and the immediately surrounding school districts with 60% of more of the student population on the free or reduced lunch programs are eligible.

100,000+

The number of students impacted by Teachers' Treasures each year.

330

8,000+

The average number of schools eligible to shop at Teachers' Treasures.

The approximate number of teachers who participate in the program annually

$95 Million+

The value of school supplies Teachers' Treasures has given away since opening in 2000

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Virtual Supply Drive