THE PHOENIX SOCIETY
A new play by Peter Lawson Jones
Directed by Terrence Spivey
A Special Workshop Production
Presented by Playwrights Local and Life Exchange Center
May 20 — 29, 2022
Creative Space at Waterloo Arts
http://www.playwrightslocal.org/the-phoenix-society/
TICKETS
$20 Adults | $15 Seniors-Students-Groups
General admission with accommodations available upon request.
For group sales and other assistance, contact us at [email protected] or (216) 302-8856.
SPECIAL HALF-PRICE DRESS REHEARSAL
Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 pm ***Note: This event is now sold out.***
SPECIAL POST-SHOW RECEPTION
Friday, May 20
PARTNER ORGANIZATION
Life Exchange Center (LEC) is a consumer-directed, certified Peer Support drop-in center with a mission to empower its members' Recovery from mental health and chemical dependency disorders. LEC commissioned this original play, The Phoenix Society, to inspire hope to its members, their loved ones, and anyone who has begun re-birth in Recovery. Find additional information on LEC at www.lifeexchangecenter.org and connect with them on social media at www.facebook.com/LifeExchangeCenter.
SYNOPSIS
Will Coulter, a widower with a teenage daughter, comes home from the war in Afghanistan. He returns with a debilitating case of PTSD and depression as well as a drug addiction, the severity of which he denies. Can a group of men and women—who, themselves, are battling mental health and substance abuse challenges—be able to save him?
CAST
Prophet Seay……….Will Coulter
Joyce Linzy……….Eliza Coulter
Logan Dior Williams……….Danielle Coulter
Luther Pete Robinson……….Hollywood
Kenny Charles……….Mack Hinson
LaPrise Marie Johnson……….CiCi
Plus additional real-life members of LEC appearing as part of the ensemble.
CREATIVE TEAM
Andre Brown……….Stage Manager
Marcus Dana……….Lighting Designer
Tom Hayes……….Technical Director
David Todd……….Production Manager
SAFETY
Due to the small size of our venue, all patrons must wear masks covering both the nose and mouth while in attendance for all performances at Playwrights Local in May 2022. Masks must be surgical, KN95, or N95, and must not be bandanas, face shields, or other substitutes. Surgical masks will be provided at no cost at our box office. Playwrights Local reserves the right to revise this policy in the event of another spike in cases or similar health crisis. For additional information, consult our policy at www.playwrightslocal.org/safety.