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From the ashes of organizations that mistreated their artists and those that refused to pay people when promised comes Phoenix Rising Productions.
Supporting Midwestern theatre, both musicals and plays, that rebel against unwelcome norms in our society. From the ashes of companies that mistreated artists, who didn't pay their performers when promised, and who eventually closed their doors; comes Phoenix Rising Productions. Our mission is to highlight the rich Midwestern culture and artistry by supporting local playwrights and underrepresented groups.
Aaron's New Play: "Gendered Cut" will be having its first staged reading next month!
08/13/2025
Aaron hosted a reading of “Turn That Thing Around” last night featuring old and new friends as readers of the script!
It has evolved a lot sincece you may have last seen it and it’s now 68 pages long! When it premiered it was 45 pages (if memory serves us correctly)!
If you want to see the new script check out Aaron’s website for “TTTA” at www.ahwdesign.com/ttta or go directly to Aaron Harris Woodstein’s New Play Exchange Profile at https://newplayexchange.org/users/53762/aaron-harris-woodstein
Turn That Thing Around | Phoenix Rising Productions Learn more about our signature production: "Turn That Thing Around"
06/02/2024
We've updated our page with some Show Poster Nostalgia!! Come take a look!
Phoenix Rising Productions | Theatre Company Aaron Harris Woodstein created their theatre company, Phoenix Rising Productions, to support Artists, Writers, and Performers who were cast aside, not paid when promised, and who have real good to do for this world.
12/19/2023
How Jack* in “Turn That Thing Around” tells the story. Found from Help A Teacher on Twitter.
*Jack can be substituted for Jackie or Jax dependent on casting!
06/29/2023
This past semester the Climax of “Turn That Thing Around” was presented in concert with only Two Performers! Check it out on YouTube:
Climax of "Turn That Thing Around" by Aaron Harris Woodstein, in Concert. This piece, as seen at CCM's Sonic Explorations Concert, is the climax of the play "Turn That Thing Around" by one of the co-composers, Aaron Harris Woodstei...
01/10/2023
“Turn That Thing Around” by Aaron Harris Woodstein is getting a table reading produced by the nonprofit Unseen Artists Org on Sunday! Zoom link available through donations on the Eventbrite page below!
It’s a quite new draft with added story for both Jack and Gabe with casting for all parts open to any gender!
Turn That Thing Around Table Reading A table reading of a brand new play to get feedback from actors and audiences alike. Be a part of creating a new and different play!
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