Contemporary theatre in Arizona
Something new is taking shape.
5th Wall Playhouse makes intimate, contemporary theatre for people who like their nights out a little sharper, stranger, funnier, and more alive.
It has arrived!
Season Two is here!
Join us this season for dark comedy, searing drama, and the premiere of an original work by one of our very own. 5th Wall Playhouse’s boldest season yet starts this fall.
2026-2027 Season
It’s a new season!
5th Wall Playhouse is thrilled to unveil our second season, this lineup promises dark comedy, sharp drama, and bold new storytelling. We open with Martin McDonagh’s twisted and darkly funny The Pillowman (Oct. 9–18, 2026), followed by Patrick Marber’s razor-edged romantic drama Closer (Dec. 3–13, 2026). In March, we’re proud to premiere an original work, brought to you by our very own Rob Evans, EKO (March 19–27, 2027), before closing the season with Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Pulitzer Prize-winning Water by the Spoonful (May 7–16, 2027). From gripping new voices to modern classics, Season Two is our most ambitious yet — we can’t wait to share it with you. Tickets will be on sale soon!
Season news
Tickets on Sale Now!
Don’t miss your chance to see a production at the 5th Wall Playhouse! Get your tickets today!
Artists
Auditions
Auditions for The Pillowman will take place August 22nd (11 am-2 pm), and August 23rd (6-9 pm). Click below to sign up today!
Support
Help Build What’s Next
Early support helps make the next season possible, from rehearsal space and artist pay to licensing, design, and accessibility.
For artists
Audition for our first show!
Step into the spotlight with 5th Wall Playhouse! Auditions for the electrifying first show of our season, The Pillowman, are happening for two nights only—August 22nd and 23rd. Don’t wait…this is your chance to jump onstage, take bold risks, and become part of the 5th Wall family!
Why we exist
We make theatre for the part of you that wants to lean forward.
We are drawn to stories that make a room feel charged – funny, uncomfortable, beautiful, honest, and hard to shake off.
5th Wall Playhouse is building a home for bold contemporary work in Arizona, where artists can take real risks and audiences can be part of something immediate.
On stage
Raw. Intimate. Unfiltered.
Behind the scenes
The risk starts before the lights come up.
For the audience
Close enough to feel it.
In rehearsal
Where dangerous ideas become live.
Support the work
Help make the next season possible.
Now that the season has been announced, there is still work to be done: paying artists, licensing plays, building production teams, planning access, and getting ready to welcome audiences.
Your support helps 5th Wall Playhouse build the next chapter with care instead of rushing it.
$25
Helps keep theatre accessible.
$100
Supports rehearsal and production resources.
$500+
Helps build the world of a production.
For audiences
Not just another night out.
A 5th Wall night should feel close, live, and a little edgy – the kind of show that gives you something to talk about on the way home.
“They have selected important, thought-provoking, impactful works we rarely have the opportunity to see.“
“What a terrific show. Perfectly cast. Wonderfully acted. Stellar direction. Can’t wait for next season.“
“Truly a monumental undertaking. Thank you so much for the gift of this show. Bravi tutti.”
Visit
New Season, New Stage!
Fifth Wall Playhouse is proud to present its 2026-27 season in the Black Box Theatre at Arizona Opera in Central Phoenix!
