Space 55 Sets 2015-Season

Space 55, the cutting edge theater in downtown Phoenix announces its 2015-16 Season. The year includes MainStage performances as well as single weekend shows and the popular Late Nite Series. Space 55 is located at 636 E. Pierce Street, Phoenix AZ 85004.

Saturday, September 5 at 8 pm Tickets: $10- $15 www.space55.org
Heritage - Stories of Arrival and Identity
How where we came from continues to effect who we are now we're here. Curated and hosted by Rachel Eseoghene Egboro. Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19 at 8 pm Tickets: $10-$15 www.space55.org

P.H.I.L Talks - Know Your Rights!
Phoenicians Have Ideas Live returns with a special look at the Bill of Rights and what we think it means. Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26 at 8 pm Tickets: $10-$15 www.space55.org

Mom Speaks Up! And How!
Stories of motherhood - not the cute, heartwarming stuff - the real deal. Curated and hosted by Karina Bland. Saturday, October 3 at 8 pm Tickets: $10-$15 www.space55.org

St. Joan by George Bernard Shaw Directed by Charlie Steak Is it God or conviction and belief that allows a teenage girl to lead an army and crown a king? Space 55's take on Shaw's Joan of Arc. Friday & Saturdays October 9 - 24 at 8 pm Sunday October 18 at 2 pm. Tickets: $15 www.space55.org

7-Minutes in Hell Space 55's No-holds barred Variety Show - the Halloween edition. Friday, October 30 at 9 pm. Tickets: $10 - $15 www.space55.org

Storyline - Sisters
Stories of sisterhood as never before. Curated and hosted by Megan Finnerty. Saturday, November 7 at 8 pm Tickets: $10-$15 www.space55.org

He Said/She Said - The Relationship Lives! Ten performers, ten takes on the phases of relationship from single-but-looking through disaster and paradise. Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14 at 8 pm Tickets: $10-$15 www.space55.org

Neil Gaiman's Birthday Party Neil Gaiman's Birthday Party is a performance event celebrating the premiere fantasy writer of our time with readings, sketches, stories, music and puppetry inspired by the author of American Gods, The Graveyard Book, Coraline, and the creator of Sandman. Friday November 20 at 8 pm Tickets: $10-$15 www.space55.org

A Bloody Mary Christmas By Denny Guge, Shawna Franks, Jacque Arend and Stacey Reed, Directed by BJ Garrett Space 55's perennial Holiday musical for people who hate the holidays and musicals. Sun City retirees Blanche, Bertha and Mabel sing, dance and drink themselves silly as they battle a heartless homeowner's association that tries to evict them from their condo on Christmas Eve. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll pee a little. Need we add that this show isn't even remotely appropriate for children? Thursdays - Sundays, December 3 - 20. Thursdays at 7 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm Christmas Week: Saturday the 19th and Sunday 20th at 7 pm Tickets: $15 www.space55.org

Seven Minutes under the Mistletoe Space 55's No-holds barred Variety Show - the Holiday edition. Saturday, December 19 at 9 pm. Tickets: $10-$15 www.space55.org
Resolutions Comedy, music and sketches celebrating the old and new year. December 31 at 7:30 pm Tickets: $10-$15 www.space55.org

Storyline Arizona storytellers respond to a different prompt each show - the prompts are well-known ideas, but the stories that emerge fracture and reflect those titles in ways that can never be anticipated but always thrill. Funny. Inspiring. Motivating. Brutal. Gripping. Always living. Saturday, January 9 at 8 pm. Tickets: $10-$15 www.space55.org

Snowbirds By Members of the Space 55 Ensemble A black comedy about two hitmen who arrive in Phoenix in search of a stolen SUV, a beautiful Latina, and a baseball bat, and find much, much more than they expected. Fridays and Saturdays February 12 - 27 at 8 pm, EXCEPT for Saturday the 13th (at 7 pm) Tickets: $15 www.space55.org
Seven Minutes in Love Space 55's No-holds barred Variety Show - the Valentine's edition. Saturday, February 13 at 9 pm. Tickets: $10-$15 www.space55.org
Storyline Arizona storytellers respond to a different prompt each show - the prompts are well-known ideas, but the stories that emerge fracture and reflect those titles in ways that can never be anticipated but always thrill. Funny. Inspiring. Motivating. Brutal. Gripping. Always living. Saturday, March 5 at 8 pm. Tickets: $10-$15 www.space55.org
The Rides of March
Space 55 goes outside on an interactive bike tour of scenes inspired by great moments of Shakespeare. Sunday March 13, starting time and route TBA. Tickets: $10-$15 www.space55.org
Nine Muses Nine women, each prompted by one of the Muses' area of expertise, create performances relevant to life in Arizona today. Friday and Saturday March 25 and 26 at 8 pm. Tickets: $10 - $15 www.space55.org

Night of the Chicken IV, By Carrie Behrens The beloved saga returns for the final adventures of Andi, who continues to deal with the complications of middle-school, cross country, and being a were-chicken. Presented as a live radio play. Fridays & Saturdays April 8 - 23 at 8 pm Tickets: $15 www.space55.org

StorylineArizona storytellers respond to a different prompt each show - the prompts are well-known ideas, but the stories that emerge fracture and reflect those titles in ways that can never be anticipated but always thrill. Funny. Inspiring. Motivating. Brutal. Gripping. Always living. Saturday, May 7 at 8 pm.Tickets: $10 - $15 www.space55.org
Here be Dragons III New Short Works by Arizona Playwrights Fridays & Saturdays May 13- 28 at 8 pm Tickets: $15 www.space55.org

Seven Minutes in Heaven (x 3) Space 55's No-holds barred Variety Show - the summer edition. Three performances, every one with a different host and different line-up of performers. Saturdays, June 11, 18, and 25 at 9 pm. Tickets: $10 - $15 www.space55.org
The Late-Night Series In addition to everything else, Space 55 produces and/or hosts recurring shows that play at 10:30 pm once a month, most months. (Please check our website if the date is a major holiday.)
First Saturdays Captain Jack's Space Attack The intergalactic adventures of Captain Jack, aspiring musician and mediocre pilot, accompanied by Mozambique Queen of Former Earth, Viscount Earle, and Dr. Bendo. Live music, drinking song, and meteorites. Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 2, May 7 10:30 pm $5 at the door www.space55.org

Second Fridays S&M Comedy Hour Thematic riffs on the absurdity of life, annoyances both large and small, with a generous amount of disregard for authority. Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13 10:30 pm $5 at the door www.space55.org

Third Saturdays The Revival Denizens of The Torch Theatre return to Space 55 with long-form improv. Each show features a hosting troupe, a guest trope and a special guest comedian. Sep 19, Oct 17 Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21 10:30 pm $5 at the door www.space55.org

Fourth Fridays Out The Box Spoken word, music, comedy and other shenanigans celebrating the LGBTQ community, women, people of color, and others - we're seeking to create a safe stage that amplifies these voices while also providing room for up and coming artists. Hear these stories while supporting a more sustainable, diverse arts community here in Phoenix. Sept 25, Oct 23, Nov 27, Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 27 10:30 pm $5 at the door www.space55.org

Fourth Saturdays The Storrs Objection Featuring Matt Storrs and guest referees aggressively, vigorously fact-checking comedy as it happens. Amplification of hilarity ensues, to the comics' chagrin. Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 27, Jan 23, Feb 21, Mar 20, Apr 17 May 28 10:30 pm $5 at the door www.space55.org

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