CREATIVITY - COMMUNITY - PASSION -

CREATIVITY - COMMUNITY - PASSION -

CREATIVITY - COMMUNITY - PASSION - CREATIVITY - COMMUNITY - PASSION -

  • Be inspired by all the amazing artists setting our stage ablaze with their art and talent. See upcoming shows below!

  • 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.

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Upcoming Shows & Events

“…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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