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.
Eleven 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.
Eleven 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.
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 made this website.
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Susan Connors
Costumer, Set Designer
Susan is an actress, costumer, and set dresser often seen on the local stage.
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Felicia Hallenbeck
Artistic Administrator
Felicia is our graphic designer and admin. She lives in Portugal with her husband.
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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!
We receive less than half of our annual operating budget 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.
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.
cover photo by James Sipes
