Phoenix Area Creatives
Don’t just see a show,
make a show and show a show.
Two Weekends in November
An audacious experiment on inspiration and community
Muse Fest :The Inspiration Games is a playful, myth-inspired theatre festival for Phoenix area creatives seeking a boost of inspiration and human connection in a digital, distracted world.
Over two weekends in November, performances inspired by the Greek Muses ignite a chain reaction of new creative works, culminating in a community showcase built by the audience itself. With live shows, creative writing sessions, inspirational games, costume contests and laurel wreaths for our champions, this festival is a celebration of making art together.
Who knew unlimited entertainment could be so boring?
If inspiration were enough, you’d have finished your masterpiece ages ago.
You’re over-stimulated but under-connected.
Without the kindling of community, your sparks never catch.
You realized a long time ago you can only overcome your own inertia with a deadline and a meaningful opportunity to share with others. If only someone would invite you to create something and then hold your feet to the fire.
Consider Yourself Invited
Over two weekends in November MUSE FEST Asks: What inspires you? How do you inspire others? How do we build motivation and momentum together?
Are you brave enough
to travel full circle
from being inspired
to inspiring others
in just one week?
THREE WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
See
Inspired Shows
THE 9 Muses
9 female writer/performers premiere new work inspired by The 9 Muses.
7 DAYS LATER SEE
The 9 Amused
9 male writer/performers premiere EVEN NEWER work (inspired by Our 9 Muses) which they created over the last 7 days.
Play
Inspiring Games
PLAY
Join us before each show for inspiration games led by seasoned improvisors and story masters. Bring a notebook, capture inspo.
MUSINGS
Join us for the MUSINGS writing workshop: Where, over the course of three immersive hours, seasoned improvisors and story masters will lead you on a deep dive into your own inspiration. Using games, experiments and writing exercises– you’ll explore imagery, follow promising leads, and generate story. Workshop attendees will be offered an opportunity to perform what they create in
The 7 Minutes In 7 Days show on the last Sunday of the festival.
Throw Your Hat
In The Ring
Perform
Share your own short piece in our
7 MINUTES IN 7 DAYS show
CHEER
Come see a collection of 7 minute performances developed over the last 7 days by our Musing workshop. Cheer for your favorite.
WILL YOU BE AMUSED THIS NOVEMBER?
Over the last 19 years Space 55 Theatre Ensemble has been dedicated to developing new and innovative theatre. From its long-running 7 Minutes variety shows, to new play festivals, writing intensives, and workshops, Space 55 has always provided an on-ramp from audience to artist. Blurring the line, in a good way, between patron and performer. To celebrate our 20th season we are inviting you to get inspired.
When, Where and How
Single Ticket
Buy one ticket for a single show.
It could be a performace, or the Musings writing workshop!
Package Tickets
Buy two tickets! Two shows OR one show and the Musings workshop.
Festival Pass
Buy three tickets one for each weekend and the Musings Showcase
Festival Schedule
WEEK ONE
Friday November 7, 2025
7:00 Doors open/ Explore the Inspo Museum
7:15 -7:45 Inspo Games
7:45 Opening Ceremonies
8:00 The 9 Muses
9:50 Crowning the champions!
10:00 Head to the pub for post-fest celebration.
Saturday November 8, 2025
7:00 Doors Open/ Explore the Inspo Museum
7:15 – 7:45 Inspiration Games
8:00 The 9 Muses
9:50 Crowning the champions!
10:00 Head to the pub for post-fest celebration.
Sunday November 9, 2025
2:00-5:00 PM Musings Writing Workshop
WEEK TWO
Friday November 14, 2025
7:00 Doors open/ Explore the Inspo Museum
7:15 -7:45 Inspo Games
8:00 The 9 Amused
9:50 Crown the champions!
10:00 Head to the pub for post-fest celebration.
Saturday November 15, 2025
7:00 Doors open/ Explore the Inspo Museum
7:15 -7:45 Inspo Games
8:00 The 9 Amused
9:50 Crown the champions!
10:00 Head to the pub for post-fest celebration.
Sunday November 16, 2025
2:00 Seven Minutes In Seven Days: a performance of pieces created by the Musings workshop over the last seven days.
4:00 Best of Fest Awards! Closing Ceremonies.
Join us at the the pub to celebrate.
Got Questions?
Location
Metropolitan Arts Institute
1700 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Contact
Please email for more information. Do not call Metro Arts.
Single Ticket
Buy one ticket for a single show.
It could be a performace, or the Musings writing workshop!
Package Tickets
Buy two tickets! Two shows OR one show and the Musings workshop.
Festival Pass
Buy three tickets one for each weekend and the Musings Showcase