Community Spotlight
Midtown Primary School
Every cause has an effect. When you come see Claus and Effect, you can help make a real difference for Midtown Primary School.
Claus and Effect is proudly presented by Order Chaos Theater Company.
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Midtown Primary School's Goal is to create a safe, loving environment where children can come together, creating discovering, laughing & developing their talent & sense of community. Only through educational mastery, well-developed communication, problem-solving skills, & awareness of responsibility to & for their group can students achieve the competence & personal security necessary to step out on their own, knowing they can succeed. Midtown Primary School is a Public Charter School near the heart of Downtown Phoenix serving over 130 students from K thru 4th grade.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to their food pantry, and consider going one step further by selecting the GA (Benefiting Midtown Primary School) ticket option.
Main Street Creative Arts Center
Rehearsal space is essential to every OCTC production, and we are deeply grateful to partner with Main Street Creative Arts Center—a space rooted in inclusivity, creativity, and community. Together, we share the belief that art belongs to everyone and should remain accessible, affordable, and inspiring for all.
New Life Center
Order Chaos Theater Company is privileged to partner with New Life Center during our production of Jane Anger, performing at the Herberger Theater Center’s KAX Stage January 16–February 1, 2026. Together, we celebrate the power of art and advocacy in creating safe, inclusive communities. New Life Center provides compassionate, survivor-led care for those impacted by violence while working toward prevention and education to build a safer Arizona.
OCTC and Teen Lifeline partnered together in the production of Kimberly Akimbo.
Order Chaos Theater Company is honored to partner with Teen Lifeline, Arizona’s only teen-to-teen crisis hotline and a vital source of hope for nearly 40 years. In 2024 alone, Teen Lifeline answered over 46,000 calls and texts, offering connection, support, and life-saving resources to young people in crisis.
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Through their 24/7 hotline, suicide prevention education, Caring Contacts, youth development programs, and the School ID Initiative, Teen Lifeline empowers teens with resiliency, support, and the knowledge that they are never alone. Their mission is clear: to prevent teen suicide by fostering connectedness and creating communities of hope.
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At OCTC, we believe theater is more than performance—it is a way to foster belonging, amplify voices, and create shared understanding. Together with Teen Lifeline, we are uniting the power of art with the mission of hope, building spaces where youth feel seen, valued, and connected.
We partner with community organizations to produce powerful, engaging performances and events!
We're bringing the arts into the community through live play readings, vocal performances, and open discussions with actors, directors, and playwrights. Our goal: to inspire, educate, and connect people of all backgrounds through the power of performance and conversation. OCTC is committed to delivering exceptional entertainment while promoting diversity, inclusion, and community engagement through the arts.
Partnerships
Midtown Primary School
"Our goal is to create a safe, loving environment where children can come together, creating discovering, laughing & developing their talent & sense of community. Only through educational mastery, well-developed communication, problem-solving skills, & awareness of responsibility to & for their group can students achieve the competence & personal security necessary to step out on their own, knowing they can succeed."
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"Our mission is to serve LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, ages 11-24. We enhance their lives by providing empowering social and service programs that promote self-expression, self-acceptance, leadership development, and healthy life choices."
Events
The Herberger Theater Center Festival of the Arts is a free, family-friendly event in downtown Phoenix that showcases local performances, art, and vendors to celebrate and connect the community through the arts.
Sing Out performance: Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort.
Cherylandria Banks, Christina Clodt, Joshua Hengst, Lindsay Newhard, Matt Newhard, and Paige Westfall.
