Art & Spirits
Art & Spirits
WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events
WHO: Anyone
WHEN: Thursday, March 19 | 5:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
COST: $35 per person
All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.
ONLINE RESERVATION: Here
and then there were none
and then there were none
WHEN: March 20 - 28, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Ten strangers are invited to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. When a recorded message accuses each of them of a terrible crime, their civilized veneer shatters. One by one, they begin to die—each death eerily mirroring a verse from an old nursery rhyme. With no way off the island and no one they can trust, the guests must confront the darkest truth of all: the killer is one of them.
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online
and then there were none
and then there were none
WHEN: March 20 - 28, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Ten strangers are invited to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. When a recorded message accuses each of them of a terrible crime, their civilized veneer shatters. One by one, they begin to die—each death eerily mirroring a verse from an old nursery rhyme. With no way off the island and no one they can trust, the guests must confront the darkest truth of all: the killer is one of them.
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online
and then there were none
and then there were none
WHEN: March 20 - 28, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Ten strangers are invited to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. When a recorded message accuses each of them of a terrible crime, their civilized veneer shatters. One by one, they begin to die—each death eerily mirroring a verse from an old nursery rhyme. With no way off the island and no one they can trust, the guests must confront the darkest truth of all: the killer is one of them.
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online
and then there were none
and then there were none
WHEN: March 20 - 28, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Ten strangers are invited to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. When a recorded message accuses each of them of a terrible crime, their civilized veneer shatters. One by one, they begin to die—each death eerily mirroring a verse from an old nursery rhyme. With no way off the island and no one they can trust, the guests must confront the darkest truth of all: the killer is one of them.
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online
and then there were none
and then there were none
WHEN: March 20 - 28, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Ten strangers are invited to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. When a recorded message accuses each of them of a terrible crime, their civilized veneer shatters. One by one, they begin to die—each death eerily mirroring a verse from an old nursery rhyme. With no way off the island and no one they can trust, the guests must confront the darkest truth of all: the killer is one of them.
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online
and then there were none
and then there were none
WHEN: March 20 - 28, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Ten strangers are invited to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. When a recorded message accuses each of them of a terrible crime, their civilized veneer shatters. One by one, they begin to die—each death eerily mirroring a verse from an old nursery rhyme. With no way off the island and no one they can trust, the guests must confront the darkest truth of all: the killer is one of them.
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online
PUSH Dance Company
PUSH Dance Company
WHEN: Friday, April 3 at 7:30pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Cutting-edge dance meets Afrofuturism, technology, and storytelling in an unforgettable performance.
Co-Presented with UC Merced's Center for Africana Studies.
San Francisco’s award-winning PUSH Dance Company brings its groundbreaking blend of contemporary dance, technology, and storytelling to Merced for one night only. Choreographed by founder Raissa Simpson, the program features excerpts from Mothership, Technoculture, Codelining, and EMME YA — works that span science fiction, Afrofuturism, and social justice.
Fusing hip hop, multimedia, and avant-garde movement, PUSH creates performances that are as thought-provoking as they are visually stunning. This evening of bold choreography and visionary artistry invites audiences to experience dance that pushes boundaries and sparks conversation.
Questions? Email arts@ucmerced.edu
The 2025/26 UC Merced Arts Season is sponsored by UC Merced's Division of Equity, Justice, & Inclusive Excellence (EJIE)).
COST: $15, General Admission. FREE for Students & Children (reservation still required). Tickets may be purchased online HERE.
Doctor Faustus - Opening Night!
Doctor Faustus - 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
WHEN: Friday, April 10, 2026, at 7:30 pm
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Celebrate opening night of Doctor Faustus and 25 years of theatre with Merced Shakespearefest on April 10th.
To mark our 25th Anniversary, all Opening Night tickets are just $10 for all patrons. This special celebratory pricing is only available for Opening Night guests. Join us for this milestone evening and be part of the celebration.
ABOUT THE PLAY: Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe, follows the medieval legend of the man who sells his soul to the devil for power and riches. The brilliant scholar Faustus makes a dangerous deal with the devil which quickly turns into a spectacle of excess, illusion and loss of control. It is a world of dark humor, bold visuals, music, dance, seen through a contemporary lens. Directed by Rachel Wohlander.
COST: $10. Tickets may be purchased online HERE.
Doctor Faustus
Doctor Faustus
WHEN: April 11 - 18, 2026 - Friday, Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe, follows the medieval legend of the man who sells his soul to the devil for power and riches. The brilliant scholar Faustus makes a dangerous deal with the devil which quickly turns into a spectacle of excess, illusion and loss of control. It is a world of dark humor, bold visuals, music, dance, seen through a contemporary lens. Directed by Rachel Wohlander. Presented by Merced Shakespearefest.
COST: $10 - $25. Tickets may be purchased online HERE.
Art & Spirits
Art & Spirits
WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events
WHO: Anyone
WHEN: Thursday, April 16 | 5:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
COST: $35 per person
All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.
ONLINE RESERVATION: Here
Piper The Musical
Piper The Musical
WHEN: Saturday, May 30, at 7:30pm
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Piper the Musical by Eric Stephen Bocks
Gluttony, greed and waste lead to big rats’ small rats, vicious rats infesting the Town of Hamelin, filled with poverty and darkness, The Rich do not eat all their food stuffs and leave it out for the Rats to eat. They won’t share with the poor because they think it’s stealing. Thus, the forgotten must forage where they can and eat the rats. It has reached epic levels and it’s only a matter of time before plague kills them all. Or will a worldly traveler be the solution to the problem.
Piper is returning to Hamelin, the place of his birth for a new start. He wants to find his father, who he believes might be the priest of the town Sturminus, a man driven by greed to build a church at any expense.
Listen to a music sample here: “There’s a World”
COST: $15-$20. Tickets may be purchased online HERE.
accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!
accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!
WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30pm - Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00pm
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Step into the Kit Kat Klub, where the spotlight sparkles and the world outside grows darker by the hour. Cabaret follows Sally Bowles and Cliff Bradshaw as love, survival, and denial collide in late-1930s Berlin, while neighbors choose comfort or courage and the Emcee keeps the party humming. With Kander and Ebb’s iconic score and Joe Masteroff’s book, this musical mixes wit, heat, and a clear warning: small compromises can let cruelty grow.
Why now? Because the questions still sting. What do we ignore, whom do we protect, and when do we finally speak? In an age of rising antisemitism, pressure on queer and marginalized communities, and the lure of simple slogans, Cabaret invites us to celebrate, to witness, and to look in the mirror.
COST: Ticket On Sale HERE
accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!
accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!
WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30pm - Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00pm
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Step into the Kit Kat Klub, where the spotlight sparkles and the world outside grows darker by the hour. Cabaret follows Sally Bowles and Cliff Bradshaw as love, survival, and denial collide in late-1930s Berlin, while neighbors choose comfort or courage and the Emcee keeps the party humming. With Kander and Ebb’s iconic score and Joe Masteroff’s book, this musical mixes wit, heat, and a clear warning: small compromises can let cruelty grow.
Why now? Because the questions still sting. What do we ignore, whom do we protect, and when do we finally speak? In an age of rising antisemitism, pressure on queer and marginalized communities, and the lure of simple slogans, Cabaret invites us to celebrate, to witness, and to look in the mirror.
COST: Ticket On Sale HERE
accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!
accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!
WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30pm - Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00pm
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Step into the Kit Kat Klub, where the spotlight sparkles and the world outside grows darker by the hour. Cabaret follows Sally Bowles and Cliff Bradshaw as love, survival, and denial collide in late-1930s Berlin, while neighbors choose comfort or courage and the Emcee keeps the party humming. With Kander and Ebb’s iconic score and Joe Masteroff’s book, this musical mixes wit, heat, and a clear warning: small compromises can let cruelty grow.
Why now? Because the questions still sting. What do we ignore, whom do we protect, and when do we finally speak? In an age of rising antisemitism, pressure on queer and marginalized communities, and the lure of simple slogans, Cabaret invites us to celebrate, to witness, and to look in the mirror.
COST: Ticket On Sale HERE
accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!
accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!
WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30pm - Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00pm
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Step into the Kit Kat Klub, where the spotlight sparkles and the world outside grows darker by the hour. Cabaret follows Sally Bowles and Cliff Bradshaw as love, survival, and denial collide in late-1930s Berlin, while neighbors choose comfort or courage and the Emcee keeps the party humming. With Kander and Ebb’s iconic score and Joe Masteroff’s book, this musical mixes wit, heat, and a clear warning: small compromises can let cruelty grow.
Why now? Because the questions still sting. What do we ignore, whom do we protect, and when do we finally speak? In an age of rising antisemitism, pressure on queer and marginalized communities, and the lure of simple slogans, Cabaret invites us to celebrate, to witness, and to look in the mirror.
COST: Ticket On Sale HERE
accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!
accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!
WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30pm - Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00pm
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Step into the Kit Kat Klub, where the spotlight sparkles and the world outside grows darker by the hour. Cabaret follows Sally Bowles and Cliff Bradshaw as love, survival, and denial collide in late-1930s Berlin, while neighbors choose comfort or courage and the Emcee keeps the party humming. With Kander and Ebb’s iconic score and Joe Masteroff’s book, this musical mixes wit, heat, and a clear warning: small compromises can let cruelty grow.
Why now? Because the questions still sting. What do we ignore, whom do we protect, and when do we finally speak? In an age of rising antisemitism, pressure on queer and marginalized communities, and the lure of simple slogans, Cabaret invites us to celebrate, to witness, and to look in the mirror.
COST: Ticket On Sale HERE
accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!
accessible arts merced presents: cabaret!
WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30pm - Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00pm
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Step into the Kit Kat Klub, where the spotlight sparkles and the world outside grows darker by the hour. Cabaret follows Sally Bowles and Cliff Bradshaw as love, survival, and denial collide in late-1930s Berlin, while neighbors choose comfort or courage and the Emcee keeps the party humming. With Kander and Ebb’s iconic score and Joe Masteroff’s book, this musical mixes wit, heat, and a clear warning: small compromises can let cruelty grow.
Why now? Because the questions still sting. What do we ignore, whom do we protect, and when do we finally speak? In an age of rising antisemitism, pressure on queer and marginalized communities, and the lure of simple slogans, Cabaret invites us to celebrate, to witness, and to look in the mirror.
COST: Ticket On Sale HERE
Art & Spirits
Art & Spirits
WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events
WHO: Anyone
WHEN: Thursday, February 19 | 5:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
COST: $35 per person
All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.
ONLINE RESERVATION: Here
Mardi Gras 2026
Mardi Gras: Carnival of Hearts
Where Mardi Gras Magic Meets Valentine’s Night
Get ready to laissez les bon temps rouler at this year’s very special Mardi Gras: Carnival of Hearts — a Valentine’s celebration for singles, couples, and friends who love to party with purpose and support the arts!
Join us on Saturday, February 14, from 6:00–10:00 PM at The MAC, 645 W. Main Street, Merced.
A Valentine’s Night with a Mardi Gras Twist ❤️🎷
Whether you’re flying solo, out with friends, or on a date night, Carnival of Hearts is all about celebrating love in all its forms—love for music, art, community, and good times.
What to Expect
Live music that will get your heart racing
Enjoy the electrifying sounds of Troublesome on the main stage, then slip upstairs to the “Voodoo Lounge” on the 2nd floor and immerse yourself in the sultry, romantic vibes with Gloria Coronas.
A hearty taste of New Orleans (with a little extra love)
Savor delicious New Orleans–inspired bites, a decadent beignet bar, refreshing drinks, and more—perfect to share with someone special or to treat yourself.
Carnival of Hearts atmosphere
Think festive beads, masks, and Mardi Gras flair with a Valentine’s twist: bold colors, sparkling hearts, and plenty of cozy corners to mingle, dance, and connect.
Who Can Join
Everyone’s invited! Singles, couples, and groups of friends are all welcome.
Recommended for ages 21 and up.
Ticket Information 💜
Tickets are $60 each and ON SALE NOW: https://bit.ly/MACMardiGras26
MCAC members receive a 10% discount!
Tickets available ONLINE or in person at:
The MAC – 645 W. Main Street, Merced
(*Members, if you don't know your code, call 209-388-1090 or email director@artsmerced.org)
This event is our largest fundraiser of the year and essential to our ability to continue to provide arts programming and education to our ever-growing Merced community. All proceeds to benefit arts programming at Merced County Arts Council and the MAC.
For more info: 209-388-1090 or director@artsmerced.org
EVENT DETAILS
Live Music:
Black Box (Main Stage) Troublesome
2nd floor (Voodoo Lounge) Gloria Coronas
A Taste of New Orleans
NO HOST BAR:
Hurricanes
Wine from HiFi Wine
Beer from Tioga-Sequoia Merced Taproom
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Beignets & Coffee
EVENT SPONSORS
Grey Roberts, CPA & Betty Woolstenhulme
Educational Employees Credit Union
Daniel Baladad
Decorum Wealth Management
Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union
PURCHASE Tickets HERE
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Contact Colton at director@artsmerced.org or visit our sponsor page: https://bit.ly/mardigrasmacsponsor
Book Launch Party
Book Launch Party
WHEN: Friday, February 6, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: A Place Between Dreams is the debut novel by Jess Munday. It is a psychological thriller set in San Francisco about one young man’s attempt to run from himself—his pain, his mistakes, and his trauma—escaping into a fabricated reality of dreams and hallucinations, only to find that the truth always catching up to him.
A Place Between Dreams is Jess Munday’s debut novel. Her writing explores the quiet moments that shape us and the complexities of self-perception, with a bit of sparkle for the world around us. Originally from Merced, California, she now lives in San Francisco with her dog, Biscuit. She’s a firm believer that a good brunch with the right people can fix almost anything.
Books will be on sale in person at a discounted price from the Amazon price. There will be book signings, light apps, and refreshments.
NO COST: RSVP HERE
We ARE THE TIGERS
We are the tigers
WHEN: January 16 - 31, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: The Tigers’ high school cheerleading squad is meeting for their annual sleepover at captain Riley’s house—and they’ve brought plenty of their teenage troubles with them. Love triangles, a lustful boyfriend, and hurt feelings over a now-viral cheer stunt gone wrong complicate their team-bonding activities. But so does the untimely death of one of their own in the front yard. Will that be the only murder? And who did it?
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online
We ARE THE TIGERS
We are the tigers
WHEN: January 16 - 31, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: The Tigers’ high school cheerleading squad is meeting for their annual sleepover at captain Riley’s house—and they’ve brought plenty of their teenage troubles with them. Love triangles, a lustful boyfriend, and hurt feelings over a now-viral cheer stunt gone wrong complicate their team-bonding activities. But so does the untimely death of one of their own in the front yard. Will that be the only murder? And who did it?
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online
We ARE THE TIGERS
We are the tigers
WHEN: January 16 - 31, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: The Tigers’ high school cheerleading squad is meeting for their annual sleepover at captain Riley’s house—and they’ve brought plenty of their teenage troubles with them. Love triangles, a lustful boyfriend, and hurt feelings over a now-viral cheer stunt gone wrong complicate their team-bonding activities. But so does the untimely death of one of their own in the front yard. Will that be the only murder? And who did it?
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online
We ARE THE TIGERS
We are the tigers
WHEN: January 16 - 31, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: The Tigers’ high school cheerleading squad is meeting for their annual sleepover at captain Riley’s house—and they’ve brought plenty of their teenage troubles with them. Love triangles, a lustful boyfriend, and hurt feelings over a now-viral cheer stunt gone wrong complicate their team-bonding activities. But so does the untimely death of one of their own in the front yard. Will that be the only murder? And who did it?
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online
We ARE THE TIGERS
We are the tigers
WHEN: January 16 - 31, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: The Tigers’ high school cheerleading squad is meeting for their annual sleepover at captain Riley’s house—and they’ve brought plenty of their teenage troubles with them. Love triangles, a lustful boyfriend, and hurt feelings over a now-viral cheer stunt gone wrong complicate their team-bonding activities. But so does the untimely death of one of their own in the front yard. Will that be the only murder? And who did it?
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online
We ARE THE TIGERS
WE ARE THE TIGERS
WHEN: January 16 - 31, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: The Tigers’ high school cheerleading squad is meeting for their annual sleepover at captain Riley’s house—and they’ve brought plenty of their teenage troubles with them. Love triangles, a lustful boyfriend, and hurt feelings over a now-viral cheer stunt gone wrong complicate their team-bonding activities. But so does the untimely death of one of their own in the front yard. Will that be the only murder? And who did it?
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online
Art & Spirits
Art & Spirits
WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events
WHO: Anyone
WHEN: Thursday, January 15 | 5:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
COST: $35 per person
All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.
ONLINE RESERVATION: Here
New Year’s Eve dance party
New year’s eve dance party
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31, 8:30pm - 1 am
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: New Year’s Eve Dance Party hosted at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center
TICKETS: Online Tickets
Art & SPIRITS
ART & SPIRITS
WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events
WHO: Anyone
WHEN: December 18, 2025 | 5:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: The MAC
COST: $35 per person
All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.
ONLINE RESERVATION: Here
New Beginnings Annual Holiday Bake Sale
New Beginnings Annual Holiday Bake Sale
WHEN: Saturday, December 13 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
WHERE: 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: New Beginnings Annual Holiday Bake Sale! All proceeds go to the animals!
For more information, please contact Marie at 209-777-2190.
chaa “SHADOWS IN LOST TIMES” Reception
chaa “SHADOWS IN LOST TIMES” Reception
WHEN: Friday, December 12, 5 - 7 pm
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: A reception for the Contemporary Humanitarian Artist Association’s “SHADOWS IN LOST TIMES”. Free.
Arbor Gallery “Really Big Show” Reception
Arbor Gallery Reception
WHEN: Friday, December 12, 5 - 7 pm
WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: A reception for the Arbor Gallery’s “Really Big Show”. Free.
Art & SPIRITS
ART & SPIRITS
WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events
WHO: Anyone
WHEN: November 20, 2025 | 5:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: The MAC
COST: $35 per person
All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.
ONLINE RESERVATION: Here
Kids and Family Day
Kids and Family Day
WHEN: Sunday, November 16 from 1pm - 3pm
WHERE: The MAC Main Gallery | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHO: Kids and families!
WHAT: This time we’ll make a Native American Rattle!
These classes are free and open to the public, on Sunday afternoons in the Main Gallery of the MAC. No need to book a spot - just drop by anytime between 1:00 and 2:45 pm and enjoy the project! Free for the whole family!
Kids & Family Day is a free event sponsored by the Merced County Arts Council through ARTREE.
COST: FREE
“Dia de los Muertos” Reception
“Dia de los Muertos” Reception
WHEN: Sunday, November 2, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
WHERE: The MAC | Main Gallery
WHAT: Day of the Dead Reception - Art, altars, live-entertainment, candle-light procession, and more!
WHO: All are welcome!
COST: FREE
Los Tres
Los Tres
A film by Yehuda Sharim
WHEN: Saturday, November 1. *Film begins at 6:30
WHERE: MAC Black Box Theater
WHAT: Based on the life/artwork of Frank Ayala, Ruben A. Sanchez, and Abel Corchado, Los Tres tells the story of three artists as they find refuge in friendship and art, while composing their artistic vision in the face of denigration and a space/time that deliberately fails to see them.
*6:15 doors open
6:30 film starts
7:30 Q&A
8:15 reception starts
FREE to the public.
Drama Island: Castaways & Cutthroats
Drama Island: Castaways & Cutthroats
WHEN: Sundays (September 28 - October 26) at 6:30 pm
WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Over five unforgettable weeks, 14 bold castaways from across Merced County will test their wits, willpower, and theatrical flair in a live, cutthroat game of alliances, eliminations, and show-stopping surprises, all in front of a live audience at the Multicultural Arts Center.
Each contestant represents a local arts organization and every challenge they survive gets them closer to the ultimate prize…Drama Island Season 15 Champion.
From epic Sunday showdowns to backstage betrayals, Drama Island is more than a game. It’s a full-scale theatrical experience...and a fundraiser like no other.
Who will plot the hardest, play the smartest, and perform under pressure?
Join us this fall to find out—and help keep the arts alive in Merced County.
Tickets: MAC Events
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
An adaptation by Nick Dear
WHEN: Oct. 16-25; Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30
WHERE: MAC Black Box Theater
WHAT: Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein's bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale. "Frankenstein", based on the novel by Mary Shelley, premiered at the National Theatre, London, in February 2011. Produced by Phoenix Creative Collective and Merced County Arts Council.
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online.
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
An adaptation by Nick Dear
WHEN: Oct. 16-25; Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30
WHERE: MAC Black Box Theater
WHAT: Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein's bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale. "Frankenstein", based on the novel by Mary Shelley, premiered at the National Theatre, London, in February 2011. Produced by Phoenix Creative Collective and Merced County Arts Council.
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online.
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
An adaptation by Nick Dear
WHEN: Oct. 16-25; Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30
WHERE: MAC Black Box Theater
WHAT: Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein's bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale. "Frankenstein", based on the novel by Mary Shelley, premiered at the National Theatre, London, in February 2011. Produced by Phoenix Creative Collective and Merced County Arts Council.
COST: $10-$20, Tickets may be purchased Online.
Drama Island: Castaways & Cutthroats
Drama Island: Castaways & Cutthroats
WHEN: Sundays (September 28 - October 26) at 6:30 pm
WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced
WHAT: Over five unforgettable weeks, 14 bold castaways from across Merced County will test their wits, willpower, and theatrical flair in a live, cutthroat game of alliances, eliminations, and show-stopping surprises, all in front of a live audience at the Multicultural Arts Center.
Each contestant represents a local arts organization and every challenge they survive gets them closer to the ultimate prize…Drama Island Season 15 Champion.
From epic Sunday showdowns to backstage betrayals, Drama Island is more than a game. It’s a full-scale theatrical experience...and a fundraiser like no other.
Who will plot the hardest, play the smartest, and perform under pressure?
Join us this fall to find out—and help keep the arts alive in Merced County.
Tickets: MAC Events