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Be inspired by all the amazing artists setting our stage ablaze with their art and talent. See upcoming shows below!
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Find your spark here at the Phoenix! We would love to host your event and Phoenix Theater is available for theater rental and general public events.
Main Stage
$1350/week or $350/night
Week-long Rentals & Single Day
Rehearsal Room(s)
Start at $25/rehearsal
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Mission
Arts’ Nest exists to nurture and support emerging artists and arts professionals – through creating access and opportunities for learning, connections, and visibility.
Upcoming Shows & Events
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Chill Time
Wednesday, April 17th at 7p
Join us as we socialize for a bit, then spend some time in silence reading, crafting, or working on school/work/other projects.
This is a safe space for our queer/trans/BI&POC people!
Mandatory masking and COVID safe space, too!
Accessible space with ADA compliant gender neutral bathroom as well!
Bring something to eat and purchase a delicious beverage or snack at Phoenix! Non-alcoholic, alcoholic, CBD and THC drinks are available!
We can't wait to meet you and share some fabulous time together!Description goes here
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Thursday, April 18th through Saturday April 20th at 7p
Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st at 2pRosetown Playhouse presents a spin on William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. On the eve of the wedding of Hippolyta and Theseus, a cavalcade of runaway lovers, quarreling fairies, and wannabe actors come together in the forest outside Athens for a night of mischief, romance, and hilarity.
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This event is recommended for audiences age 13 and older.
This event will run approximately 90 minutes.
This event will contain adult language and themes.
This event will contain loud noises.
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Monthly Community Gathering
Sunday, April 21st at 10:30a
Calling all artists, Theatre Makers, Writers, Poets, Musicians, Studio Artists, Dancers, yarn works and more! Join us for our very first fun, free, monthly social event. Connect with others through individual conversations as well as group discussion.
Together we can cultivate ideas & share experiences about being a creative.
Professional childcare will be provided free of charge.
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Improvocation
Thursday, April 25th at 8p
Improvocation is a monthly showcase featuring long-form improvisational theater groups from the Twin Cities area.
Their forms are varied and unique but they will be sharing a common source of inspiration: tales from a special guest kick off each set.
Which themes and piece of story will they carry over into their scenes? You might be surprised. We certainly will be.
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This event is recommended for audiences of all ages.
This event will run approximately 90 minutes.
There are no content warnings for this event.
There are no effects warnings for this event.
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Comedy Lab Showcase
Friday, April 26th at 7:30p
Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK) Presents 2024 Comedy Lab Showcase
Featuring new comedy sets from Tiffany Bui, Patti Kameya, Ameera Sultana Khan, Mai Neng Moua, Brenda Tran, liqing xu, & Xay Yang
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund."
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This event is recommended for audience age 18 and older.
This event will run approximately 60 minutes.
There are no content warnings for this event.
There are no effects warnings for this event.
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Transcendence
Saturday, April 27th at 8p
April is here and we are going to tongue in cheek "celebrate" the two sure things in life: Death and Taxes!
We also are doing a fundraiser for the DisabiliTease Festival (DTF), an international hybrid event that celebrates amazing disabled artists from around the world with shows, workshops, and more!
$5 from each ticket sale goes directly to DTF! Thank you so much for your support!
This is a hybrid show where you can watch online (live or recorded) or in person!
Our April artists are:
Trixi Del Mar
Megan the Maneater
Moe Russell- Also doing double duty as our emcee for the evening!Special guest artist: Nikki Nails!
Tech sponsor: Purple Noodle Marketing
***You also have the option of purchasing both in person and online tickets for our April Spotlight show which will be after our April show for a reduced price!***
Please tip generously as our tips are shared by our artists!
Cashapp: $transcabaret
Venmo: @bab5mom
PayPal: transcendencecabaret@gmail.com
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This event is recommended for audiences age 18 and older.
This event will run approximately 90 minutes.
May contain partial nudity, suggestive language, and adult themes.
There are no effects warnings for this event.
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Singin' With Scot
Sunday, April 28th at 7p
Scot "One T" Froelich accompanies some of the Twin Cities' best singers while they belt their favorite covers in a casual, low-key cabaret.
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This event is recommended for audiences of all ages.
This event will run approximately 75 minutes.
This event will contain adult language and drugs or alcohol consumption.
This event may contain loud noises.
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Trauma Response
Saturday, May 4th at 8pm
Kim Cooper is a Korean person who was raised by white parents in Iowa, and boy has she been through some weird times! Trauma Response is a one hour comedic solo show that dives into the everyday and once-in-a-lifetime traumas she’s experienced as a transracial Korean adoptee (Korean person raised in a white family). It's storytelling! It's sketch! It's a quest for racial identity and belonging when you've been severed from your birth culture and your birth mom, creating a ripple of events in your life ranging from mildly embarrassing to the deepest pain you've ever felt! What could be funnier than that?!
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This event is recommended for audiences age 18 and older.
This event will run approximately 60 minutes.
This event contains adult language and themes, discussion of racial issues, and adoption trauma.
There are no effects warnings for this event.
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2W$Fest
Saturday, May 4th at 10:30p
The 2W$fest is the Wave$tar franchise’s way of bringing Minnesota together and showcasing the true hidden talents of our beloved state.
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This event is recommended for audiences age 18 and older.
The run time for this event is unknown.
This event contains adult language.
This event contains loud noises and flashing lights.
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Spriggle Dojo vs. Thunderfrog Fighting Dojo
Friday, May 10th at 7:30p
The Paul Virk Group buys out SFT for one night and presents an all Spriggle Dojo versus Thunderfrog Fighting Dojo fight card! Suspensions are up for both dojos, so every member will be able to fight! Will the rivalry between the Spriggle Dojo and the Thunderfrogs finally come to an end?
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This event is recommended for audiences of all ages.
This event will run approximately 2 hours.
This event contains depictions of stage violence.
There are no effects warnings for this event.
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Hatch Workshop
Tuesday, May 14th at 7p
More info coming soon.
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Like, Totally Peter Pan
Friday and Saturday, June 14th-15th at 7:30p
Sunday, June 16th at 5pDust off your leg warmers and tease up your hair, because a radical new musical is about to hit the scene: "Like, Totally Peter Pan- A Parody Musical Extravaganza" is set to premiere this June at the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In this outrageous and totally tubular take on the classic tale, Wendy Darling and her dorm-mates, John and Michael, are transported to Never-Have-I-Everland, and find themselves in a neon-soaked wonderland where leg warmers and cassette tapes are king. Alongside Peter Pan, The Lost Boys, and the feisty Tinker Bell, they embark on a quest to unlock the secrets of '80s coolness while dodging the nefarious Pirate Captain Formally Known as Hook.
Featuring a killer original parody soundtrack packed with all your favorite hits from the era, "Like, Totally Peter Pan" promises to be the ultimate blast from the past. So grab your Walkman and get ready to party like it's 1989 - this is one musical adventure you won't want to miss!
Tickets are on sale now, so snag yours before they're, like totally gone!
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This event is recommended for audiences age 13 and older.
This event will run approximately 2 and a half hours.
This event will contain drugs or alcohol consumption, stage violence, and gun or weapon usage.
This event will contain loud noises.
“…a fantastic place to see a good, local, and intimate show.” ★★★★★
— Jonathan H., Yelp
Kindling
A list of helpful links, contacts, and resources for artists, actors, and producers.
Hatch Education
Classes for producers, technical artists, and performers.
Fledgling Program
Our production assistance program for developing companies, show ideas, and artists.
Plumage
Did you know our lobby is also an art gallery?Check out the current artists whose work is on display and for purchase!
Welcome to The Phoenix
Welcome to Phoenix Theater, where the spirit of community, creativity, and passion ignites the stage!
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Uptown, Minneapolis, we are more than just a black box theater; we are a haven for grassroots performing arts, cabarets, plays, improv shows, dance performances and more. Our commitment to fostering a sense of belonging is reflected in our multifaceted space, designed for both seasoned performers and enthusiastic patrons.
Our mission is to foster a community where the arts come alive. With an onsite team dedicated to curating unforgettable experiences, we invite you to join us in celebrating the magic that unfolds within our black box walls.
Immerse yourself in the creative energy as you explore our main stage, several rehearsal rooms, and a cozy community café – perfect for unwinding before or after a show.
Come be a part of our story, and let the Phoenix spark your imagination!
“This is one of the best places to stage a play, for any type of show or fundraiser or whatever creative thing comes to mind.” ★★★★★
— Jeong Park - Google Review
The Spaces
A unique and comminuty focused Minneapolis small theater and rehersal spaces for rent by productions, special events, and educational classes.
Main Stage- 14'x28'
Rehearsal Rooms
Blue - 20'x32'
Yellow - 16'x32'
Pink - 14'x25'
Lobby & Sparks Café - Spacious lobby with café tables and chairs, lounge area, and concessions area.
Passion
Community
Creativity
Minneapolis Black Box Theater Rental
Open for theater companies - dance - cabaret - education -private events - rehearsals
Behind the curtain, Arts’ Nest is the non stop non-profit that operates The Phoenix as a live performance venue, nurtures and support emerging artists and curates arts professionals programming.
We are so grateful to be a part of this amazing arts community and look forward to creating with all of you.
Mission Statement
Arts’ Nest exists to nurture and support emerging artists and arts professionals – through creating access and opportunities for learning, connections, and visibility. This is accomplished through a variety of programs including our Hatch education branch, our Fledgling new productions program, the Kindling directory of additional resources and the Plumage & Sparks ongoing exhibit of visual art in the Phoenix Theater lobby.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to broaden and deepen the Twin Cities’ artistic community by providing its newest members vital financial, physical, and human resources that have a significant impact to elevate those artists to the level in their career.
Values
Community - Creativity - Passion
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