Current & Upcoming Shows
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Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson (5/8 - 5/24)
Summit Performance presents Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson by Kate Hamill
After surviving the pandemic and an equally epic personal crisis, Ms. Joan “not-a-doctor” Watson has run from her problems–all the way to London!--and needs a place to crash. Ms. Sherlock “is-that-even-a-name?” Holmes needs a roomie that she can’t scare away. And long-suffering landlady Mrs. Hudson probably needs some Xanax. Join Summit in May 2026 as we take on our first full-fledged comedic romp with this darkly funny, boldly feminist, madcap escapade.
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Arlington, or Your Forgotten American Hero (May 21-June 7)
World Premiere Production. In 1975, US Marine Oliver Sipple saved President Gerald Ford from an assassination attempt—and was swiftly erased from the story. Hailed as a hero in one breath and discarded in the next, Sipple became a ghost in his own narrative, lost in the shadow of the very country he served.
Directed by Chris Saunders. Starring Michael Hosp and Jay Hemphill. Featuring Suzanne Fleenor, Rob Johansen, Jonathan Studdard, and Evan Wolfgang.
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Still Loud. Still Here. (6/19-6/21)
Actors Ink Theatre Company presents Still Loud. Still Here. written by and starring Sandra Gay.
Still Loud. Still Here. opens where Sandra Gay's story nearly ended — on a hospital bed, in the dark, in the first days of a pandemic. What follows is part memoir, part cultural testimony, part jazz concert, part celebration. Five decades of original poetry. Live jazz. Tap dance. And an evening that builds, moment by moment, toward one essential truth: growing older does not mean growing silent.
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.