Evolution Theatre Company

09/11/2026

Playwright Brent Askari has harnessed the power of art to reimagine what might otherwise be a footnote in history and created the possibility of empathy winning the day over enmity.

In 1976 Andy Warhol, having re-invented himself as the portrait painter of the rich and famous, travels to Tehran commissioned to take polaroids of the…

09/07/2026

Part of the mission of Evolution Theatre Company is to present and foster local young talent. Fuse Jennings, a student of Frank Barnhart's at Columbus State Community College wil be co-starring with with Mark P. Schwamberger in the two character Ohio premiere of Andy Warhol in Iran Sept 11 - 19. And to celebrate his debut into professional theatre, all ticktes to the Friday September 11th 7:30 performance are half price: $17, $15, $7. Ticket at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35855/production/1257720

09/04/2026

"But I know you can ultimately find the truth if you can just get really really still and simply...look" Andy Warhol in Iran. September 11 - 19. Half price tickets for Friday September 11 at 7:30 PM.
Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35855/production/1257720

09/03/2026

Please be advised that the Thursday September 10th performance of Andy Warhol in Iran is closed to the public. But to make up for the disappointment, all tickets to the Friday September 11th 7:30 performance are 50% off!!! Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35855/production/1257720

08/29/2026

Todays is the Day. Come join us as we present a show of original fashion and hear about the exciting new venue being created by Open Door Columbus and Evolution Theatre Company!

08/26/2026

This is why we do what we do at Evolution Theatre Company!
So, take a chance and see one of our shows.
From recent reviews:
“Being Seen continues Evolution’s tradition of bringing interesting new voices to Columbus, we’re not likely to hear otherwise, and is an excellent showcase for both actors.”
“It’s rare to see a play so rich, with so much to unpack, that’s simultaneously so immediate and powerful” Evolution’s 2026 season continues with the delicately carved gut-punch of a regional premiere of Martyna Majok’s wrenching and timely Sanctuary City, sensitively directed by Aaron Mendoza.

Recent comments from audience members:
“Appreciate you and the show (Sanctuary City) and Evolution for the cultural work you’re doing in this, our insane “culture”. ….trying to do what we can to make it better. Saner. Wiser. More hospitable. And yes, more embracing”
“We saw Sanctuary City this weekend, and kudos to everyone. Very powerful and moving. Congrats on a great season thus far. My husband said he likes your plays because they are atypical of what we would normally see on stage in Cbus. I told him that was intentional — different voices!” www.evolutiontheatre.org

08/25/2026

Evolution Theatre Company returns to Abbey Theater of Dublin
with the Area Premiere of Andy Warhol in Iran by Brent Askari.
Directed by Ben Hartwig
Featuring: Mark Phillips Schwamberger as Andy Warhol And
Fuse Jennings as Farhad

About the Play…
In 1976 Andy Warhol, having re-invented himself as the portrait painter of the rich and famous, travels to Tehran commissioned to take polaroids of the Shah’s wife. Amidst taking in the Crown Jewels and ordering room service caviar, Warhol encounters a young revolutionary who throws his plans into turmoil and opens the pop icon’s eyes to a world beyond himself. A fictionalized portrait of the artist’s famed visit to Iran that leaves you asking, “Who was the artist and who was the revolutionary?”

Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35855/production/1257720

08/21/2026

Come to the Fashion Show. Make a donation and help us build our new theater / performance space! https://ci.ovationtix.com/35855/store/donations/62008

08/21/2026

"ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN will resonate for anyone who cares about history. Or the present. Or the future." The Chicago Sun-Times
At the Abbey Theater of Dublin September 10 - 19. Directed by Ben Hartwig. Tickets https://ci.ovationtix.com/35855/production/1257720

08/19/2026

“It’s rare to see a play so rich, with so much to unpack, that’s simultaneously so immediate and powerful” Richard Sanford - ColumbusUnderground
Sanctuary City---Industry Night tonight Wednesday August 19th at 7:30 at MadLab. All tickets are $20.00 and no fee! AND it is buy one get one free. So buy one ticket and bring a friend. Two of you see the show for the price of one!
Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35855/production/1257719