Evolution Theatre Company

06/10/2026

Announcing a new chapter for Evolution Theatre Company!
Evolution Theatre Company announces plans for a new shared home!

Evolution Theatre Company is collaborating with Open Door Columbus to create a 60+-seat thrust stage performance space that will become the new shared home for Evolution Theatre Company and Open Door Columbus Stage and Screen. The theatre will be located in the Open Door Columbus facility located on Industrial Mile Road.

“Both Evolution Theatre Company and Open Door Columbus realize the need for more theater space in central Ohio. This led to our joint decision to carve our own path and find a place to call our own,” said Mark Phillips Schwamberger, Evolution Theatre Company’s Executive/Artistic director. “We are still in the planning stages but hope to be operational in 2027. We look forward to sharing more details about the project in the coming months.”

“Both Open Door Columbus and Evolution Theatre Company understand the power of storytelling to build connection, foster understanding, and create lasting change,” said Rebecca Sharp Porter, Executive Director of Open Door Columbus. “As organizations dedicated to uplifting voices that have too often been overlooked, this partnership is a natural fit. We are excited to create a shared home where creativity, inclusion, and artistic expression can flourish while bringing artists, audiences and communities together.”

Evolution Theatre Company was established as a non-profit organization in 2012 and since then has been operating as a successful professional theatre company. Since their inception Evolution Theatre Company’s mission has been to lift up the voices of the LGBTQ+ community. www.evolutiontheatre.org

Open Door Columbus was established as a non-profit organization in 1979 empowering adults with disabilities by offering innovative services that foster independence. Since its inception, Open Door Columbus has advocated for the recognition of the valuable contributions each individual brings to the central Ohio community.

Both Evolution Theatre Company and Open Door Columbus strive to create a world where everyone is valued and respected and has the opportunity to thrive and shine

05/30/2026

We would like to thank the Greater Columbus Arts Council for awarding us a grant for our upcoming Columbus productions. Their continued support and belief in our mission will ensure our sustainability.

05/27/2026

A show for all who have ever auditioned.
An actor answers a cryptic audition notice...
A highly acclaimed director....
Find themselves navigating an outlandish creative process...
Results in a fast-paced comedy with a dark underbelly.
Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35855/production/1269373

05/21/2026

Evolution Theatre Company production change.
Due to various circumstances, it was necessary to cancel our planned production of Furry Tails With a Twist. But the good news is that we have replaced it with the AREA PREMIERE PRODUCTION of Being Seen by Richard Gustin. This captivating tour de force comedy looks at making a fresh start. An actor answers a cryptic audition notice from a highly acclaimed director and finds themselves navigating an outlandish creative process. This fast-paced comedy with a dark underbelly explores profound questions about ambition, vulnerability and the cost of chasing a dream.
Directed by Aaron Mendoza and featuring Larence Todd Taylor as The Actor and Mark P. Schwamberger as The Director.
Performances:
July 9, 10 & 11 at 7:30 PM
July 16, 17 & 18 at 7:30 PM

The Shedd Stage in the Columbus Performing Arts Center
549 Franklin Ave., Columbus, Oh 43215.

General seating. All tickets are $25 (students $15) at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35855/production/1269373

04/21/2026

We are pleased to announce and to welcome Kevin Connell - Theatre Director and Heather Schultz to the Board of Directors of Evolution Theatre Company.

We perform at various venues in Columbus and at The Abbey Theater of Dublin. The venue's name and address will be listed in the individual show information. Show

04/10/2026

We are a 2026 Pride Champion and you can be one too!!!

Join the dedicated supporters who make Stonewall Columbus Pride possible—ensuring a vibrant, inclusive celebration while strengthening year-round programs that uplift and support Central Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community.

03/12/2026

Tickets and FLEX Subscriptions now on sale for all 2026 shows! Buy your FLEX Subscription in March and save $10.00 (total package for four shows is only $90 but goes up in April to $100.) https://www.evolutiontheatre.org/box-office/

02/26/2026

HELP HELP HELP!!! We were just informed that the venue we were going to use for our July show is not available. So, we next a space for a very simply two character show, very little set (a chair and a table) no special lighting just lights up, no special sound. Could be a theatre setting, a cabaret setting...seats maybe 50 - 60 or more people. We will consider any venue at this point. Schedule for July 9 - 18 but if necessary, the dates could be any time in July. Please contact me Mark Phillips Schwamberger email [email protected], 614-233-1124.

02/21/2026

Our 2026 Dublin Series at the Abbey Theater of Dublin

02/19/2026

We would like to take this opportunity to THANK the Dublin Arts Council and the City of Dublin, Ohio - Government for their support in awarding Evolution Theatre Company grants for our 2026 Dublin Series at the Abbey Theater of Dublin. THANK YOU!!!!!