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Read about the CCLC's goals and activities here.
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The
Phoenix is a collective of artists who work collaboratively to create original productions
for young audiences. The Phoenix is committed
to providing young people and their families with theatrical experiences that encourage
and enhance an awareness of self and the world in which we live. Frequent themes of the plays are self-reliance, an
awareness of the importance of community, the personal empowerment of young people, and
our responsibilities as citizens of the world. Phoenix
History and Organization The Phoenix was created in 1993 from the ashes of the former Players Youth Theatre. With the grass roots support of community volunteers, educators, and families, Steven C. Anderson founded the theatre. Within four weeks of its inception the theatre produced its first two plays of the season. Phoenix performances, which emphasize the development of cooperation and self esteem, consistently receive critical acclaim from local press and recognition from both state and local arts councils. Three Phoenix productions have been nominated for the Greater Columbus Arts Council's prestigious Artistic Excellence Award: The Kabuki Sleeping Beauty (1993), To Be a Drum (2001) and Seussical (2005). The Phoenix's 2006 collaboration with BalletMet on Alice in Wonderland also received a nomination. The Phoenix currently produces a season of plays for children,
many of them based on classic and contemporary children’s literature, which are
performed throughout the school year. Ticketed
performances are available for families on the weekends, and morning matinees are
presented for school groups during the week. The
Phoenix resident company also brings touring shows to schools in central Ohio. Outreach, education and community involvement have always been an integral part of the theatre’s mission. Our mission statement reflects our commitment to the children and families we serve: The Phoenix Theatre Circle helps young people discover community, responsibility and the world through live theatre. In addition to the mainstage and touring performances, Phoenix education directors also provide short-term and extended residency programs in area schools. These residencies vary according to the school’s needs, and can encompass anything from Proficiency curricula to theatre styles from around the world. Over 30,000 children and their families are touched by the
Phoenix each year either through school matinees, public performances and a variety of
educational offerings. Ultimately our goals
are twofold: 1) That every child in Central Ohio will have at least one
theatre experience during the year and 2) That theatre will become as
integral a part of public education as reading and arithmetic
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