Phoenix Rising Productions
From the ashes of companies that mistreated their artists comes Phoenix Rising Productions.
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.
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
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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!
“Turn That Thing Around” has found a new home (and time zone!) Keep your eyes peeled for a zoom link for the reading or submit your video audition if you’re a NYC based actor!
12/15/2022
Well put, Sara! Thank you for shining bright to help others!
Please stay. You are worth the struggle. Call 988 if you need help. ❤️
10/06/2022
This is the character Gabe once we get to ”Full Blown” in ”Turn That Thing Around”
soj-uwu 🍶 on TikTok hey, it's gonna be okay 🖕😀👍
07/02/2022
Today: we have reached $422 raised through 32 orders on our website for swag to support a new production of "Turn That Thing Around"!
Thank you to all of the readers, performers, and supporters that have gotten us to this point!
If you can, support our new production featuring a lead character with Bipolar 1 Disorder, 3 characters that are Bisexual, and ALL characters that are open to be played by Any Gender.
www.ahwdesign.com/shop to support the production and more info can be found at www.ahwdesign.com/ttta
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