This summer the Fountain Voices Youth Residency works to devise Like a Phoenix We Rise. This play explores community perspectives around the 2025 Eaton Fire. During their month long residency, these youth within the greater Los Angeles are create an artistic community full of collaboration, trust, bold creativity.

The mission of Fountain Voices largely consists of teaching the next generation how to champion, uplift, and inspire their community through art. The members of this residency have done just that through a devised 75 minute piece that honors a historic tragedy with heart and perspective while using an unbridled imagination to envision a path forward.

We are so honored to experience these young artists develop their unique voices and engage their civic duties through impactful theatre. Join us this at The Fountain Theatre this August for the world premier of Like a Phoenix We Rise and witness the next generation of dynamic and community engaging storytelling.

Performances:

Saturday August 1st | 7pm

Sunday August 2nd | 12pm

Like a Phoenix We Rise Directed by ReSheda D. Terry

Written by Alex Ubokudom

Devised and Performed by Fountain Voices Youth Residency:

Jamaal Avery Jr.

Gavynn Railey

Allison Flores

Draeden Smalley

Solea Horvart

Max Rene

Anaiya Whitaker

Cross McDaniel

Cristy Navarette

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Get a peak at our process!

We invited teaching artist and drama therapist Danielle Levanas to collaborate with our Fountain Voices ensemble in laying down the creative foundation for their residency. These exercises help establish the trust, creativity, and communication the ensemble will use as they devise Like A Phoenix We Rise.