Peter and the Starcatcher
by Rick Elice
September 22 – October 23, 2016
Based on the bestselling books by Dave Barry, this Tony Award-winning
play tells the story of how a nameless orphan assumed his destiny as the
beloved Peter Pan. Sailing towards an uncertain future in 1800's
England, Peter encounters young, ambitious Molly on her mission to save the
Queen's treasure from pirates. Taking charge and forging their own identities
in an era when neither was a simple task, the duo paves the way for the
legend to come. Magic, adventure, and hijinks await in this heart-warming
prequel to the classic story, sure to enchant and inspire all ages.
Static
by Playwright-in-Residence Tom Horan
October 27 – November 20, 2016
20 years after Walter and Millie have passed away, a
young woman named Emma moves into their abandoned home. When she
discovers Walter's tape recorder, she can't help but be drawn in
by its strange collection of memories. The longer she stays in the
house, the more consumed she becomes by the need to understand the couple's
secrets... the key to which lies in a single missing tape—and Emma
will stop at nothing to find it. This world premiere of
Playwright-in-Residence Tom Horan's newest work will find you
guessing, hoping, and deeply moved.
A Very Phoenix Xmas 11: I’m Dreaming of an
Intersectionally Thoughtful, Multicultural Winter Holiday
by Various Artists
November 25 – December 23, 2016
Join the Phoenix family for A Very Phoenix Xmas
11 as Indy's most irreverent holiday
tradition goes global! Full of laughs, stunts, and
music, this madcap collection of holiday cheer will delight you
with stories and inspiration from around the world. Whether
you love being home for the holidays or prefer the excitement of
celebrating abroad, we invite you to spend this most joyful
time of year with us! An Indy favorite!
How to Use a Knife
by Will Snider
January 19 – February 12, 2017
National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere
Amidst the chaos of a New York City kitchen, Chef George
is trying to turn his life around. As he struggles to stay sober, he must also
contend with two spirited Guatemalan line-cooks, a pot-smoking busboy, an
eerily quiet African dishwasher, and, of course, the lunch hour. But now
immigration authorities are knocking at the door and it becomes
apparent to George that his own life isn't the only one he holds in
his hands. As secrets bubble to the surface and everything comes to a head,
will this crew pull through?
The Christians
by Lucas Hnath
February 16 – March 12, 2017
Pastor Paul has been reflecting on his beliefs for quite
some time now. Over the past few years, his church has grown from a small
storefront to a mega-church with thousands of congregants and three services a
day. On a day that should be a one of joy and celebration, Paul
instead preaches a sermon that shakes the foundation of his followers' beliefs.
Set in a monumental church and backed up by a spirited choir, The
Christians searches beyond religion in order to explore the heart of the
human spirit.
Sex with Strangers
by Laura Eason
March 16 – April 9, 2017
Ethan and Olivia are strangers staying in a remote
bed-and-breakfast, looking for some inspiration for their respective
writing: Olivia is working on a novel she refuses to share, and Ethan is
working on the screenplay for his bestselling book, Sex with Strangers.
The two inexplicably connect and, well, you can guess where that leads.
As their connection grows, so does Olivia's hope for the future of
her career... But will the weight of Ethan's past cripple their relationship?
And how will he cope when she earns the success and respect that he's
always dreamed of? Sex with Strangers is an honest and witty look
at how love and work mix— or don't.
The Open Hand
by Robert Caisley
April 20 – May 14, 2017
Allison does not accept gifts. Not even on her birthday.
Not even from her fiancé. But when she finds herself without a wallet and
unable to pay for a rather expensive lunch, she is forced to accept a
stranger's generosity. With quirky storytelling and eccentric characters,
this dark, urban comedy follows Allison as she goes to bizarre
lengths to repay his kindness.
Hir
by Taylor Mac
May 18 – June 18, 2017
When Isaac is dishonorably discharged for a drug
addiction, he comes home only to find nothing is how he left it. Liberated from
the oppression of her marriage, Isaac's mother leads a crusade against the
patriarchy alongside his sister, who is now a trans male anarchist
and uses the pronouns 'ze' and 'hir.' Meanwhile, his abusive father
has become ill and downs estrogen pills against his will. An
Alice-in-Wonderland look at the traditional family, Hir flips the
script on gender power dynamics... but does destroying the past
really free you from it?
The Golem of Havana
Book by Michel Hausmann; Music by Salomon Lerner and
Lyrics by Len Schiff
June 22– July 18, 2017
Welcome to 1950's Havana. It's the brink of the Cuban
Revolution, and a young Jewish girl envisions a champion for Cuba drawn
from the Golem legends of her family's homeland in Hungary. Her
family, the Frankels, has only just begun to find their first fragile grasp on
prosperity, and is now faced with a difficult decision: holding onto their security,
or protecting their maid's son, an injured guerrilla fighter. Through the music
and traditions of two worlds, The Golem of Havana weaves a story of
hope, family, and sacrifice.
Human Rites
by Seth Rozin
July 29 – August 13, 2017
National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere
Alan Friedman, a renowned professor, has come back from
Sierra Leone with some surprising research on female circumcision. After
students protest the controversial results, the college's African American dean,
Michaela Richards, questions whether Alan, as a white male, could have
gathered accurate data. It is decided that the study will be conducted
again, this time by graduate student Lydian Namandu, a member of the Kono
People of Sierra Leone, in hopes that her position as a member of the community
will help gather honest results. Turning western perceptions on their
heads, Human Rites provides keen insight into academia
and cultural divides.
TICKETS AND SHOWTIMES
Tickets and FlexPasses for Phoenix Theatre’s 2016-2017
will be on sale soon.They may be purchased by calling the box office at
317.635.7529 or visiting phoenixtheatre.org. Curtain times for
productions are: Thursdays at 7 pm, Fridays at 8 pm, Saturdays at 8 pm, and
Sundays at 2 pm. Curtain time for Wednesday performances of A Very
Phoenix Xmas 11 is 7 pm.
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