THE PILLOWMAN - Fifth Wall Playhouse - October 9-18, 2026

by Martin McDonagh, Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play. Performances will be October 9-18, 2026. The Pillowman is a dark comedy about a writer in a totalitarian state who is interrogated by police about his gruesome short stories and their connection to a series of child murders.

Dates: October 9-18, 2026. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm.

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-pillowman-2

EKO - Fifth Wall Playhouse - March 19-27, 2027

World Premiere

by Rob Evans. Performances will be March 19-27, 2027. EKO is a political drama loosely inspired by Greek mythology. With a Presidential candidate and his staff deep into the campaign, and at their most vulnerable, they must navigate an investigation into the past that threatens to derail his Oval Office ambitions. EKO is about the meaning, weight, and power of secrets, and the lengths those in power will go to remain so.

Dates:  March 19-27, 2027. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm.

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/eko

CLOSER - Fifth Wall Playhouse - December 4-13. 2026

by Patrick Marber, Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Play. Performances will be December 4-13. 2026. Closer dissects modern love, lust and betrayal following four interconnected characters through their relationships, infidelity and deception.

Dates: December 4-13. 2026. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm.

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/closer

WATER BY THE SPOONFUL - Fifth Wall Playhouse - May 7-16, 2027

by Quiara Alegria Hudes, Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Performances will be May 7-16, 2027. Water by the Spoonful explores addiction, recovery, and the search for family and identity, particularly for a veteran struggling with PTSD. The story intertwines the real-world struggles of its characters with their lives in an online chat room for recovering addicts.

Dates: May 7-16, 2027. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm.

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/water-by-the-spoonful

Auditions for THE PILLOWMAN at 5th Wall Playhouse announced for August 22 & 23

 

5th Wall Playhouse is excited and proud to announce auditions for the opening production of our second year, “The Pillowman”.

The Pillowman is a dark comedy about a writer in a totalitarian state who is interrogated by police about his gruesome short stories and their connection to a series of child murders

ACTORS MUST BE 18+ YEARS OLD. This show contains very mature themes and content. Please familiarize yourself with the show to ensure you are comfortable with being cast.

Audition Dates: 

Saturday, August 22nd from 11 am-2 pm

Sunday, August 23rd from 6 pm-9 pm

Location: 4th Wall Photo Studio, 9119 N 7th St Ste 202, Phoenix, AZ 85020 (Second floor w/ no elevator access, we will assist you up the stairs if need be)

CLICK HERE to fill out the audition form 

Visit our website: https://5thwallplayhouse.com/

Instagram: @5thwallplayhouse

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5thwallplayhouse/

Tickets Available Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-pillowman-2

Fifth Wall Playhouse's 2026/2027 Season!

5th Wall Playhouse is excited to bring you four dynamic plays this 2026/2027 Season!

The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh, Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play. Performances will be October 9-18, 2026. The Pillowman is a dark comedy about a writer in a totalitarian state who is interrogated by police about his gruesome short stories and their connection to a series of child murders.

Closer by Patrick Marber, Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Play. Performances will be December 4-13. 2026. Closer dissects modern love, lust and betrayal following four interconnected characters through their relationships, infidelity and deception.

EKO, World Premiere, by Rob Evans. Performances will be March 19-27, 2027. EKO is a political drama loosely inspired by Greek mythology. With a Presidential candidate and his staff deep into the campaign, and at their most vulnerable, they must navigate an investigation into the past that threatens to derail his Oval Office ambitions. EKO is about the meaning, weight, and power of secrets, and the lengths those in power will go to remain so.

Water by the Spoonful, by Quiara Alegria Hudes, Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Performances will be May 7-16, 2027. Water by the Spoonful explores addiction, recovery, and the search for family and identity, particularly for a veteran struggling with PTSD. The story intertwines the real-world struggles of its characters with their lives in an online chat room for recovering addicts.

Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm at the Wittcoff Black Box at AZ Opera.

 Visit our website for more information and tickets when available, https://5thwallplayhouse.com

Your first look at HAND TO GOD at Fifth Wall Playhouse

photos by Rob Evans

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Cast announced for HAND TO GOD at Fifth Wall Playhouse

 

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FUTAKUCHI ONNA & BALDWIN - Fifth Wall Playhouse - May 19-21, 2026

 

Dates:  Tue, May 19/ Wed, May 20/Thu, May 21 

Time:  7:00-8:00 p.m.

Location:  Peoria Center for the Performing Arts - Black Box

Price:  Pay What You Can

Futakuchi Onna (May 19 and May 21):  Winner of Best Drama at the 2024 Tucson Fringe and 2025 San Diego Fringe Festivals, this story is based on Japanese folklore and explores the inner monsters we feed and the voices that refuse to be silenced.  (Audience Advisory:  Mature theme, sexual content, substance use, partial undress)

Baldwin (May 20). One night only!  After the loss of her son and the unraveling of her marriage, Katie Baldwin finds herself back in the dating world for the first time in decades.  This is a new solo show about love, loss and finding yourself again.

Review Highlights: GLORIA - Fifth Wall Playhouse

Bianca Leung, David Stallings, Ian Burnett, and Dion Belcher
Photo by Jason Walz

 

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

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:Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Gloria is as provocative as it is unsettling. It's a razor-sharp drama that explores ambition, trauma, office dynamics, and what people do to survive after a traumatic event. Fifth Wall Playhouse's production leans fully into the play's realism and its deeply disturbing and shocking moments, never shying away from discomfort, yet still managing to offer faint but meaningful glimmers of hope by the end. The cast makes every moment and line of dialogue resonate, which grounds the piece with realistic human behavior and actions that should be immediately recognizable to anyone who has ever worked in modern-day corporate America where pay raises and chances of advancement are slim. The direction allows the action to unfold with an unforced, almost documentary-like naturalism that keeps the audience riveted throughout.:   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

Your first look at GLORIA at Fifth Wall Playhouse

 

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Cast announced for GLORIA at 5th Wall Playhouse

 

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Your first look at WIT at Fifth Wall Playhouse

photos by  Jennifer Giralo

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Cast announced for WIT at Fifth Wall Playhouse

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Review Highlights: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG - Fifth Wall Playhouse

Kolby Kelly and Stephan Martin
Photo by Jennifer Giralo

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

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"Suzan-Lori Parks' Topdog/Underdog is an intriguing and often gripping drama that explores sibling rivalry and the constant weight of survival on two brothers. With excellent performances, the first production from Fifth Wall Playhouse, one of the newest theatre companies in the Valley, succeeds in capturing the tension, humor, and emotional depth that make the play so powerful. Parks' script is sharp and poetic, blending realism with symbolism, and the cast in Fifth Wall's production handles those elements with care and respect....some audiences may struggle with Topdog/Underdog because it is an emotionally heavy drama that offers little relief from its tension. The characters are deeply flawed, and their interactions can feel confrontational and unsettling rather than comforting or hopeful. Its raw realism may prove challenging for viewers who prefer lighter or more optimistic theatre, yet for those who value bold, thought-provoking theatre, Topdog/Underdog blends humor, pain, and truth in equal measure along with rich, complex characters whose struggles feel deeply human."   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

Your first look at TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at 5th Wall Playhouse

photos by Jennifer Giralo

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through November 23