Guardians: An English-Language Ukrainian Play Reading
Main Event Description
Experience Ukrainian theater in English while supporting Ukraine!
The Ukrainian Theater of Arizona, led by Olya Sverdlova, is joining the Worldwide Ukrainian Play Readings initiative to present an English-language reading of Guardians, a play by Ukrainian playwright Dmytro Ternovyi.
Taking place November 21–22 in Phoenix, this special event brings contemporary Ukrainian drama to Arizona audiences through a partnership with local Ukrainian community organizations.
Whether you're already familiar with Ukrainian theater or discovering it for the first time, this is an opportunity to experience Ukrainian storytelling, connect with the local arts community, and support Ukraine through the performing arts.
This is also a fundraising event, with 100% of donations going to Ukrainian charities.
Additional details, including performance times, venue, and donation information, will be announced as they become available.
Event Details
Dates: Saturday, November 21 – Sunday, November 22, 2026
Location: Phoenix, Arizona — exact venue to be announced
Performance Times: To be announced
Language: English
Play: Guardians by Dmytro Ternovyi
Admission / Donations: Details to be announced. All donations will benefit Ukrainian charities.
Presented By
This event is presented through a partnership involving:
Ukrainian Theater of Arizona, led by Olya Sverdlova
Worldwide Ukrainian Play Readings
Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)
Ukrainian National Women's League of America (UNWLA), Branch 3
Cactus & Tryzub is helping share this opportunity with Arizona's Ukrainian community and friends of Ukraine.
For updates, follow the Ukrainian Theater of Arizona on Instagram.