By Jen Barraza When audiences see a stunning production photo for an upcoming show, they may not realize the intricate work behind capturing that perfect moment. At The Phoenix Theatre Company, our publicity photo shoots are carefully orchestrated to set the tone, evoke the show’s essence, and entice audiences to experience the magic live on…
By Elizabeth Montgomery Every performance at the Judith Hardes Theatre carries the spirit of the extraordinary woman whose name it bears. The Phoenix Theatre Company invites the community to a heartfelt memorial on Sunday, February 2, celebrating the life and legacy of Judith Hardes, whose love for the arts has made a lasting impact on…
By Elizabeth Montgomery The Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre is in full swing, and it’s already proving to be a standout event for Phoenix’s thriving arts community. With multiple sold-out performances and audiences buzzing with excitement on social media and beyond, this year’s festival is one to remember. Hosted annually by The…
By Elizabeth Montgomery David Payne never imagined a life in the spotlight. Growing up in South London, his passions lay in numbers, planning, and order, the qualities that led him to pursue a career as a structural engineer. Yet, life had a different stage in mind for him. Since a fateful audition, Payne has become…
By Elizabeth Montgomery We’ve all felt small or overlooked at some point. But what happens when imagination commands the stage and shatters doubt? In Seussical the Musical at The Phoenix Theatre Company, the answer is anything you can dream. You just need the courage to think it. Bursting with energy, artistry, and spectacular performances from…
Amanda D’Archangelis and Sami Horneff met in the world-renowned BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. Recent work includes: THE RADIUM GIRLS, co-written with Lisa Mongillo and directed by Tony-Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, which is eyeing a world premiere production in the 26-27 season (also a 2022 NAMT Finalist, a 2019 Eugene O’Neill NMTC Semi-Finalist, and five-time winner at The 2021 National Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival); SINGLE RIDER (Off-Broadway 2018); COMING ATTRACTION (Wilbury Theatre Group 2019); and THE BREAK (Omaha Creative Institute 2018). Upcoming: BANDIT QUEEN, a new pop-Americana musical about Pearl Hart, the Wild West’s most notorious female bandit, which has been developed through artist residencies at The Legacy Theatre in Branford, CT and Drama Club Camp in Mount Vernon, ME; PANDORA IN BLUE JEANS with book by Adam Morrison, which explores the life of controversial “Peyton Place” author Grace Metalious; and PSYCH, a 90’s spin on the myth of Cupid & Psyche commissioned by Wichita State University. Amanda and Sami’s songs have also been performed at concert venues and educational institutions across the country. They are proud to be 2019 York Theatre Company New/Emerging/Outstanding Writers, 2024 Playbill Songwriter Series Featured Artists, and 2025 Write Out Loud Contest grand prize winners! For more, visit: @darchangelisandhorneff on instagram | www.amandadarchangelis.com and www.samihorneff.com
