Current & Upcoming Shows
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Aspen Ideas by Abe Koogler (August 14 - 31)
American Lives Theatre presents Aspen Ideas by Abe Koogler.
“The cream rises to the top” in Rob and Anne’s version of America. Cocktail party banter morphs into something much bigger at the Aspen Ideas Festival where people go to change the world. This fast-paced, biting satire considers The Rich and The Famous and the people who long to mingle with them.
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The Rocket Men by Crystal Skillman (September 4 - 21)
Phoenix Theatre presents The Rocket Men by Crystal Skillman
A cast of women step into the roles of the former Nazis who sent us to the moon to share a story about the team that formed the backbone of NASA. A startling new play about the intersection of scientific exploration and moral responsibility probing what it means to be an American… then and now.
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Wad by Keiko Green (Sept 11 - 28)
American Lives Theatre presents Wad by Keiko Green.
A young woman becomes pen pals with a man on Death Row. As his execution date nears, they both live out alternate realities, fantasize about death, tell a bunch of lies, and eventually stumble into something resembling truth. An unexpected and funny exploration of human connection and exploitation from one of America’s most captivating new voices.
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.