Current & Upcoming Shows
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A Very Phoenix Xmas 16: It`s a Wonderful Die Hard Life Story Actually (Nov. 29 - Dec. 22)
Curated and directed by Claire Wilcher.
A Very Phoenix Xmas is back and this year we're going to the movies! Don't miss Indy's most ridiculous holiday-time sketch-comedy show.
Starring Matthew Altman, Devan Mathias, Paige Neely, Zachariah Stonerock, and Kelsey VanVoorst
Featuring playwrights Bennett Ayres, Jeff Clawson, Steven Korbar, Mark Harvey Levine, Steve Moulds, Zack Neiditch, K.T. Peterson, Mookie Harris, and Claire Wilcher
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Snow Fever: a Karaoke Christmas by Robert Caisley (Dec. 5 - 22)
A Holiday Comedy, directed by John Goodson.
They’re running low on food, the toilet’s busted, and the jukebox is on the fritz, but a small band of co-workers and misfits at The Wet Whistle, a backwater Montana bar, are determined to make this Christmas nothing like the last! Will everything come together? Will it all fall apart? Only their holiday spirit and a karaoke party can save the day!
Join us for this laugh-out-loud holiday play filled with quirky characters and festive chaos. Early Bird tickets are still available—grab yours now and meet us at the bar for a night of holiday cheer!Starring Grant Niezgodski, Jolene Mentink Moffatt, Sarah Powell, Austin Hookfin, Akili Ni Mali, and Brian Tyrrell.
Sponsored by John & Sarah Lechleiter
A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere
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Lexia: An AI Opera (Jan. 11)
Description Lexia, an AI Opera
Come experience a groundbreaking fusion of technology and art at Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre. Witness the mesmerizing performance of Lexia, an AI Opera that pushes the boundaries of creativity and innovation. In a future version of America radically transformed by human-made ecological cataclysm, the main character, Lexia, wanders the barren terrain in search of her lost child, and bears witness to an extraordinary transformation underway for humanity: a spontaneous mutation that is causing human babies to be born with the physical characteristics of birds. Created and composed by IU Professor Scott Deal, original story and libretto by Kat Mustatea and featuring reknowned soprano Tony Arnold as Lexia. Lexia is sponsored in part by the Indiana University Presidential Arts and Humanties Fellowship, and the Tavel Arts and Technology Research Center at Indiana University Indianapolis.goes here -
The Berlin Diaries (Feb. 27 - Mar. 16)
A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere - Two actors scintillate between characters and locations at the border of reality and memory in this contemporary drama about the search for home, fragmented heritage and Jewish diaspora. Co-directed by Constance Macy and Rabbi Brett Krichiver
Starring Rob Johansen as Max and Jen Johansen as Andrea
Featuring Rabbi Brett Krichiver as Max on March 15 & 16
With the generous support of the Herbert Simon Family Foundation.
The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre supports new performing arts companies as they grow professionally through our Collective.
Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre
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Our Resident Companies
Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre is a producing home to many local arts organizations. By sharing rehearsal and performance space with fellow arts groups, we’re able to make the most of our marvelous state-of-the-art facility.
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Trail Talks
Each Trail Talk invites guest expert panelists to share their insight about social/political issues affecting our community, many of which reflect stories told on our stages. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions for an evening of interactive exploration.
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Michael O’Brien Gallery Phoenix
Our visual art gallery features rotating exhibitions from local artists in a variety of mediums, from quilts to glass to paintings. Artists receive 100% of revenue from art sales. Keep an eye on our social media for news about upcoming exhibition openings!
Educational Programs
Want to take your acting skills to the next level? You’re in the right place. Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre is committed to sustaining the talent pool in Indianapolis by providing accessible, professional training opportunities for artists of all experience levels. We offer several ongoing courses and occasional one-off workshops, with subjects such as auditioning, playwriting, and the Meisner Acting Technique. Scholarships and cost-free options are available for select classes.
Support Our Mission
When you donate to the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, you help to make some truly amazing things happen: shows, classes, gallery exhibits, play readings, Trail Talks, and so much more! With over a dozen local arts and cultural organizations sharing this facility each year, each donation makes a big impact. There are many ways to donate: monthly or one-time donations, sponsorships, planned gifts, and more. We appreciate each and every contribution.