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

Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm & Sunday at 2:30 pm

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PERFORMANCES

May 20 — 29, 2022

Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm & Sunday at 2:30 pm

SPECIAL POST-SHOW RECEPTION

Immediately following performances at EMW Fine Dining Event Venue

Friday, May 20 

LINKS

Webpage: http://www.playwrightslocal.org/the-phoenix-society/

Tickets: https://playwrights-local.ticketleap.com

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?

TICKETS

$20 Adults | $15 Seniors-Students-Groups

All seats General Admission with accommodations available upon request.

info@playwrightslocal.org | (216) 302-8856

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.