The Phoenix Theatre is the only theatre in the Puget Sound region exclusively dedicated to producing compelling scripted comedy theatre that enriches the cultural lives of the greater Edmonds and Snohomish County community. Our goal is to entertain, inspire, and enrich our audiences lives by using humor to illuminate our common humanity.
Fifteen years ago Melanie Calderwood and her business partner Debbie Palomera created the Phoenix Theatre out of the ashes of the Edge of the World Theatre.
Today we foster an appreciation for the performing arts and the personal growth of individuals by providing high-quality classes, interactive workshops, internships, and community service opportunities The Phoenix Theatre is a vital member of the entire local arts community and is recognized regionally and nationally for providing meaningful experiences through live comedy theatre.
We're proud to be a safe space for BIPOC, queer, and non-binary members of the community.
Fifteen years ago Melanie Calderwood and her business partner Debbie Palomera created the Phoenix Theatre out of the ashes of the Edge of the World Theatre.
Today we foster an appreciation for the performing arts and the personal growth of individuals by providing high-quality classes, interactive workshops, internships, and community service opportunities The Phoenix Theatre is a vital member of the entire local arts community and is recognized regionally and nationally for providing meaningful experiences through live comedy theatre.
We're proud to be a safe space for BIPOC, queer, and non-binary members of the community.
Meet Our Team
Meet the team who keeps the Phoenix Theatre full of laughs.
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Melanie Calderwood
Artistic Director
Melanie is a lifelong actor, the theatre's co-founder, and an animal lover.
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Tracy Cahill
Managing Director
Tracy is an actress, playwright, and avid birder. She makes websites.
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Susan Connors
Costumer, Set Dresser
Susan is an actress, costumer, and set dresser often seen on the local stage.
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Felicia Hallenbeck
Graphic Designer
Felicia is our graphic designer and admin. She lives in Portugal with her husband.
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Elizabeth Shipman
Costumer
Elizabeth is a costumer, actress, and mother of multiples. |
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Our Sponsors
Our operations are made possible in part by generous corporate donations from our partners in the community. To learn more about becoming a corporate donor please contact us here.
Be our hero: donate today!
About 75% of our annual operating budget comes from ticket sales. That means we rely on the generosity and skills of our amazing patrons. You can set up a one-time or recurring donation today!
Donation to our registered 501(c )3 nonprofit organization are tax deductible.
Donation to our registered 501(c )3 nonprofit organization are tax deductible.
Giving back
The Phoenix is proud to give back through our Laughter is the Best Medicine Initiative. It's not just a saying-- it's science-fact that there are measurable physiological benefits to laughter. Our Artistic Director Melanie, a nurse navigator who's spent a lifetime working with cancer patients, is a trained Laughologist! She learned through her training at Evergreen Health Center that laughter has a serious positive affect on the body and mind of a person going through cancer treatment and recovery.
We offer free tickets through this program to allow cancer patients and survivors to come to see any show during the season and bring a friend. There is no qualifying paperwork to fill out, just call or write us an email and mention the program and when you or your friend wants to come and it will be comped.
While supplies are limited, we still have plenty of seats to give away to deserving folks who could use a laugh.
Call us at 206-533-2000 or write to [email protected].
We offer free tickets through this program to allow cancer patients and survivors to come to see any show during the season and bring a friend. There is no qualifying paperwork to fill out, just call or write us an email and mention the program and when you or your friend wants to come and it will be comped.
While supplies are limited, we still have plenty of seats to give away to deserving folks who could use a laugh.
Call us at 206-533-2000 or write to [email protected].
FREE LAB SPACE for Queer, Non-binary, and BIPOC Artists of the PNW
Free Lab Space is available at the Phoenix to Queer and Non-Binary and Black, Indigenous, and Artists of Color since 2018. If you need space to write, dance, rehearse, create, or something else please let us know! The space is our auditorium and lobby as needed. There are restrooms available. We reserve our space for free use to artists in historically under served communities of any artistic discipline, we just need to put you on the calendar. No forms to fill out, no hoops to jump through.
We ask that you use up to 3 hours per week. If you need more time than that we are happy to negotiate reduced-price rentals for your needs above and beyond the 3 hours each week. If you are developing a show and want to perform it at the Phoenix we offer reduced-price rentals for the occasion.
To find out about space availability call Managing Director Tracy Cahill at 541-410-2315 or email us at [email protected] .
We ask that you use up to 3 hours per week. If you need more time than that we are happy to negotiate reduced-price rentals for your needs above and beyond the 3 hours each week. If you are developing a show and want to perform it at the Phoenix we offer reduced-price rentals for the occasion.
To find out about space availability call Managing Director Tracy Cahill at 541-410-2315 or email us at [email protected] .
Operational support for the Phoenix Theatre is provided by in part by funding provided by the CARES Act including grants via ArtsWA and the Washington State Arts Commission along with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). We are also a Community Accelerator Grant awardee receiving funding from the Paul G Allen Family Foundation. These agencies granted the Phoenix funds to pay rent, put money into the pockets of hardworking local artists and crew, and bring back live comedic plays to the region.
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via City of Edmonds at Edmondswa.gov
The City of Edmonds is serious about art.
The Phoenix is able to produce top-quality printed advertising materials due to a grant from the Edmonds Arts Council Lodging Tax Grant. These grants and awards are made possible by the City of Edmonds, the Edmonds Arts Commission, Lodging Tax Grants and the Arts Commission Tourism Promotion Award.
Learn more about the work being done by the Edmonds Arts Commission here.
The Phoenix is able to produce top-quality printed advertising materials due to a grant from the Edmonds Arts Council Lodging Tax Grant. These grants and awards are made possible by the City of Edmonds, the Edmonds Arts Commission, Lodging Tax Grants and the Arts Commission Tourism Promotion Award.
Learn more about the work being done by the Edmonds Arts Commission here.
In 2021 the Edmonds City Council and Mayor generously granted the Phoenix Theatre $27,500 from the Edmonds Rescue Plan in operational support for the coming year. Thank you!
cover photo by James Sipes
