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Rebel Phoenix Theatre Collective Announces Auditions for Light Up the Night Cabaret on July 28
Rebel Phoenix Theatre Collective is seeking performers for its annual fundraising cabaret, Light Up the Night, taking place this August.
This one-night-only event celebrates the power of musical theatre while raising funds to support Rebel Phoenix's upcoming season of bold, contemporary plays that amplify underrepresented voices.
Auditions are open to performers ages 18 and older of all backgrounds and experience levels. Rebel Phoenix encourages artists of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, and abilities to audition.
Audition Information
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Ballet Theatre of Phoenix
Unable to attend in person? Video auditions will also be accepted.
Performers should prepare a 16–32 bar cut of a musical theatre song that best showcases their voice. An accompanist will be provided, or performers may bring a backing track.
Selected performers will take part in Light Up the Night, an evening of musical theatre celebrating hope, resilience, and the transformative power of storytelling while supporting Rebel Phoenix Theatre Collective's mission.
Complete audition details, including the audition form, rehearsal schedule, and video submission instructions, can be found at: rebelphxtheatre.com/auditions
Founded in 2025, Rebel Phoenix Theatre Collective is a Phoenix-based nonprofit dedicated to producing contemporary plays written within the last 20 years that amplify Black, queer, and other underrepresented voices. Through fearless storytelling and community collaboration, Rebel strives to create theatre that challenges perspectives, sparks conversation, and inspires change.
SPINNING INTO BUTTER - Ghostlight Theatre - August 27 - September 6, 2026
Spinning Into Butter explores the dangers of both racism and political correctness in America today. When one of the few African American students at liberal Belmont College begins receiving hate mail, the campus erupts. At the center of this maelstrom is Sarah Daniels, the dean of students. Sarah is forced to explore her own feelings of racism. Her self-examination leads to some surprising discoveries and painful insights, the consequences of which even she can't predict.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW - Ghostlight Theatre - October 22 - November 1 2026
The Rocky Horror Show is a rock musical that revolves around newly engaged couple Brad and Janet. On a drive to see an old friend, they get a flat tire and stumble on an old and creepy castle. Unbeknownst to them, the castle belongs to the mysterious Dr. Frankenfurter and his crew of misfits, who lead them into a night of sci-fi, seduction and rock and roll!
*Content warning
Recommended for those 13 years of age and up
SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL - Ghostlight Theatre - February 4-14, 2027
After her husband passes away, Mississippi native Dorothy Frye just wants to have a nice funeral. But when her meddling family and unexpected guests arrive, Dorothy just wants to survive the day! Centered around her and her daughters, including the wild child Harlene, Southern Fried Funeral is a heartwarming look at the importance of family, love, and community.
DOUBT - Ghostlight Theatre - December 10 - December 20, 2026
At a traditional Catholic school in the Bronx, 1964, the rigid principal Sister Aloysius – feared by students and colleagues alike – has her suspicions that Father Flynn is abusing a vulnerable pupil. Without proof, she is forced to take matters into her own hands. As the elements of her investigation come together, Sister Aloysius is forced to wrestle with what’s fact, what’s fiction and just how far she’ll go to expose what she sees as the truth. This gripping story poses fascinatingly nuanced questions of moral certainty and absolute conviction.
*Content warning
Recommended for those 13 years of age and up
DOGFIGHT - Ghostlight Theatre - May 13- May 23, 2027
In 1963, three young marines are getting ready to deploy to Vietnam. Before they go, the three want to have one last party, and one last bet - each marine will bring a date to their “dogfight” party, where whoever brings the ugliest date wins. Eddie Birdlace brings awkward waitress Rose to the party, but to his surprise, he starts to develop feelings of compassion for her- and eventually, maybe even love.
LEAVING IOWA - Ghostlight Theatre - March 18 - March 28, 2027
This story is a toast to the idealism and character of “the greatest generation” and a little roast of their undying dedication to the classic family road trip. Don Browning, a middle-aged writer, returns home and decides to finally take his father's ashes to his childhood home, as requested. But when Don discovers Grandma's house is now a grocery store, he begins traveling across Iowa searching for a proper resting place for his father. This father-and-son road trip shifts smoothly from the present to Don's memories of the annual, torturous vacations of his childhood. Don's existential journey leads him to reconcile his past and present at the center of the United States.
CLUE - Grand Canyon University - October 9-18, 2026
Based on the beloved board game and the hit movie, Clue is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud mystery packed with eccentric characters, outrageous twists, and nonstop surprises. When six suspicious guests gather at a secluded mansion, a murder sets off a frantic race to uncover the culprit before the body count rises. Full of witty humor, clever clues, and unforgettable fun, Clue is a thrilling whodunit that will keep audiences guessing—and laughing—until the final reveal. Directed by Claude Pensis
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD - Grand Canyon University - November 13-22, 2026
From Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, Songs for a New World is a powerful and moving song cycle exploring life's defining moments—the choices that change us forever. Through an unforgettable collection of contemporary songs, a diverse cast of characters faces hope, heartbreak, courage, and new beginnings. Rich with soaring melodies, emotional storytelling, and universal themes, Songs for a New World is an inspiring theatrical experience that resonates long after the final note. Directed by Klay Wandelear
THE BALD SOPRANO - Grand Canyon University - January 29-February 7, 2027
A landmark of the Theatre of the Absurd, The Bald Soprano is a brilliantly bizarre comedy that turns everyday conversation into hilarious chaos. As two ordinary couples exchange increasingly nonsensical dialogue, language unravels, logic disappears, and the ordinary becomes delightfully absurd. Clever, unpredictable, and endlessly entertaining, this iconic play invites audiences to laugh, question, and embrace the wonderfully irrational side of human communication. Directed by Claude Pensis
CRAZY FOR YOU - Grand Canyon University - February 25-March 7, 2027
Bursting with unforgettable Gershwin melodies, dazzling dance numbers, and nonstop laughs, Crazy for You is a joyful musical comedy that celebrates the magic of following your dreams. When a big-city banker falls head over heels in a sleepy Western town, mistaken identities, colorful characters, and spectacular showstopping performances lead to a heartwarming romance. Filled with classic songs, high-energy choreography, and timeless charm, Crazy for You is an entertaining crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages. Directed by Cynthia Calhoun
FIREBRINGER - Woodworks Productions - August 14-23, 2026
At the dawn of humanity, one tribe of cave-people survives the many trials of prehistoric life under the wise leadership of Jemilla, The Peacemaker. Jemilla taught her people to express themselves, rather than bashing each others' heads with rocks and eating each others' babies. But one member of the tribe doesn't seem to fit in: Zazzalil. She's always trying to invent things to make life easier… for herself. While out hatching her latest scheme, Zazzalil stumbles upon the most important discovery in history. One that will pit her tribe against wooly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and change the world forever. She'll travel from omega to alpha, and become… the Firebringer!
Saturday, July 25, 2026
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