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Where is the Phoenix?

The Phoenix Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Columbus, Ohio.  All of our performances are in the Vern Riffe Center, at the corner of State and High Streets.  We're across the street from the Statehouse, City Center Mall, and the former Lazarus building.  (map)

Where do I park?

Parking is easy, affordable . . . and indoors! 

Evenings and weekends: Park at a meter on the street (free after 6 PM and on Sundays) or right inside the Vern Riffe Center.  It's only $2.00, and you can take an elevator to the theatre.  Enter the Riffe Center garage at the back of the building, on Front Street.

Weekdays: We recommend parking in one of the City Center Garages (enter the garage directly under City Center Mall from Third Street; enter the garage just south of City Center Mall from Rich or Main Streets).  Rates vary.

Buses: Columbus Public Schools generally utilize the Ft. Hayes lot.  Other districts may decide to use the Veteran's Memorial lot ($3.00) across from COSI on Broad Street.

 

What is your exchange policy for tickets?

Single ticket sales are final, but if you have a season subscription and can't make it to your ticketed date for any show, you can exchange your tickets to another performance of that show by calling the CAPA Ticket office at
(614) 469-0939

Important note about ticket exchanges: If you've subscribed to the Phoenix in the past, you know how easy exchanging your tickets has always been.  Now that the CAPA Ticket Office is handling our box office business, it's still easy to exchange.   There is one important change, however; you must return your old tickets before Ticket Office staff can make the change in their ticketing system.   You can do this by:
  • Mailing in your old tickets to 39 East State St., Columbus OH 43215
  • Bringing them to the CAPA Ticket Office at 39 E. State St.
  • Tearing the tickets in half, making a copy of them and faxing the copy to the Ticket Office

If you would like to exchange to an earlier date than the one you have, you can also bring the tickets to Will Call on the day of the performance; please note that this option is dependent on seat availablity on the day of the performance.

 

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Do you offer classes?

Yes!  Our "Acting Up" classes are offered each summer for ages 4-17. Click here to view the summer schedule - join our mailing list to receive the summer brochure for next year - or call
(614) 464-9400 or send us an email.

If you're looking for classes during the school year, we recommend contacting the Columbus Performing Arts Program at
(614) 645-SHOW.

 

How do I audition for a show?/How do I get my child in a show?

The Phoenix primarily casts professional adult actors in our productions. Occasionally, when a script calls for a child actor, we will hold special auditions. Parents should be aware, however, that we hold rehearsals and performances for schools during the daytime. Announcements of local auditions and calls for resumes are placed online and in local newspapers.

Can't make it to a regular audition?  Send us your resume and headshot anyway:

PO Box 06238
Columbus, Ohio 43206

 

Who are the people at the Phoenix?
 
Artistic Director Steven. C. Anderson
Education Director Vanessa Becker
Associate Education Educator Heather Burley
Business Manager Thom O'Reilly
General Manager Lonelle Yoder

Who makes up the Board of Directors?

 

Rick Adams
Steven C. Anderson
Molly Brownlee
Kathy Cordray
Kris Dawley
Todd Grow
MJ Hutchins
Jack Jeffrey
 
Suzanne Jenks
Phil Lampe
Trip Lazarus
Kitty Morton Epler
D. Scott Powell
Eric Reidinger
Laurie Schmidt-Moats
Moniqua Spencer

 

Who sponsors the Phoenix?
 
See our "Giving" page for a list of all the wonderful foundations and corporations who make each season possible!