Guardians: A Ukrainian Play Reading

About this event

Guardians: A Ukrainian Play Reading

Main Event Description

Experience contemporary Ukrainian theater in its original language while supporting Ukraine!

The Ukrainian Theater of Arizona, led by Olya Sverdlova, is joining the Worldwide Ukrainian Play Readings initiative to present an Ukrainian-language reading with English subtitles displayed on a large screen of Guardians , a play by Ukrainian playwright Dmytro Ternovyi.

Taking place at 1:30pm on November 22nd 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.

Event Details

Dates: Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 at 1:30pm

Location: Ukrainian Cultural Center, 730 W. Elm St., Phoenix, AZ 85013

Performance Times: To be announced

Language: Ukrainian with English subtitles

Play: Guardians by Dmytro Ternovyi

Donations: 100% of donations will benefit Ukrainian charities.

URL: Facebook Event

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, check out the Facebook Event page and follow the Ukrainian Theater of Arizona on Instagram .