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Los Tres
Nov
1

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.

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Dia de los Muertos Reception
Nov
2

Dia de los Muertos Reception

Dia de los Muertos Reception

WHEN: Sunday, November 2 from 3-6 pm

WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHO: Everyone!

WHAT: Our Annual Dia de los Muertos reception and candlelight procession.

COST: Free for all.

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Kids and Family Day
Nov
16

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

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Art & SPIRITS
Nov
20

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

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Art & SPIRITS
Dec
18

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

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Drama Island: Castaways & Cutthroats
Oct
26

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

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Frankenstein
Oct
25

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.

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Frankenstein
Oct
24

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.

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Frankenstein
Oct
23

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.

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Drama Island: Castaways & Cutthroats
Oct
19

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

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Kids and Family Day
Oct
19

Kids and Family Day

Kids and Family Day

WHEN: Sunday, October 19 from 1pm - 3pm

WHERE: The MAC Main Gallery | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHO: Kids and families!

WHAT: This time we’ll make Trade Beads from Africa!

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

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Frankenstein
Oct
18

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.

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Frankenstein
Oct
17

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.

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Frankenstein
Oct
16

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.

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Art & SPIRITS
Oct
16

Art & SPIRITS

ART & SPIRITS

WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events

WHO: Anyone

WHEN: October 16, 2025 | 5:30-8:00 PM

WHERE: The MAC

COST: $35 per person

All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.

ONLINE RESERVATION: Here

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Drama Island: Castaways & Cutthroats
Oct
12

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

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Drama Island: Castaways & Cutthroats
Oct
5

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

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Drama Island: Castaways & Cutthroats
Sep
28

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

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An Night of Bellydance
Sep
27

An Night of Bellydance

A Night of Bellydance

WHEN: Saturday, September 27 at 7 pm

WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHO: Everyone

WHAT: This Bellydance Showcase with special guests South Pacific Dance Company!

COST: Tickets are $20 and may be purchased on EventBrite:
Merced Bellydance Showcase.

MORE INFO: Contact (503) 856-5915

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King John
Sep
21

King John

King John

A Staged Reading
Directed by Rachel Wohlander

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7:30pm & Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2:00pm

WHERE: MAC Black Box Theater

WHAT: Power, ambition, and propaganda collide in Shakespeare’s rarely staged history play. King John asks urgent questions about who gets to rule, how truth is shaped, and the human cost of political maneuvering. With disputed successions, leaders clinging to power, and voices from the margins fighting to be heard, the play speaks uncannily to our own era of fractured alliances and contested narratives. At once gripping and darkly comic, King John exposes the chaos behind the crown, and the timeless struggle between authority, legitimacy, and survival.

COST: $5 - $10, Online or at the Door

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Kids and Family Day
Sep
21

Kids and Family Day

Kids and Family Day

WHEN: Sunday, September 21 from 1pm - 3pm

WHERE: The MAC Main Gallery | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHO: Kids and families!

WHAT: This time we’ll make Mehndi Hands from India!

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

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King John
Sep
20

King John

King John

A Staged Reading
Directed by Rachel Wohlander

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7:30pm & Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2:00pm

WHERE: MAC Black Box Theater

WHAT: Power, ambition, and propaganda collide in Shakespeare’s rarely staged history play. King John asks urgent questions about who gets to rule, how truth is shaped, and the human cost of political maneuvering. With disputed successions, leaders clinging to power, and voices from the margins fighting to be heard, the play speaks uncannily to our own era of fractured alliances and contested narratives. At once gripping and darkly comic, King John exposes the chaos behind the crown, and the timeless struggle between authority, legitimacy, and survival.

COST: $5 - $10, Online or at the Door

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Art & SPIRITS
Sep
18

Art & SPIRITS

ART & SPIRITS

WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events

WHO: Anyone

WHEN: September 18, 2025 | 5:30-8:00 PM

WHERE: The MAC

COST: $35 per person

All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.

ONLINE RESERVATION: Here

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The Kraken Theatre Company presents Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya”
Sep
7

The Kraken Theatre Company presents Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya”

Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya

WHEN: September 5 & 6 @ 7:00pm; September 7 @ 2pm

WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: When the distinguished elderly proprietor of a rural estate returns with a new, young wife, chaos erupts. Tensions run high, marriages reach their limits, confessions — and vodka — flow freely, and weapons are drawn. The Kraken Theatre Company produces this heartbreaking comedy about the eternal battle between futility and change.

COST: $20 General. Tickets may be purchased here.

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The Kraken Theatre Company presents Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya”
Sep
6

The Kraken Theatre Company presents Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya”

Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya

WHEN: September 5 & 6 @ 7:00pm; September 7 @ 2pm

WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: When the distinguished elderly proprietor of a rural estate returns with a new, young wife, chaos erupts. Tensions run high, marriages reach their limits, confessions — and vodka — flow freely, and weapons are drawn. The Kraken Theatre Company produces this heartbreaking comedy about the eternal battle between futility and change.

COST: $20 General. Tickets may be purchased here.

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The Kraken Theatre Company presents Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya”
Sep
5

The Kraken Theatre Company presents Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya”

Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya

WHEN: September 5 & 6 @ 7:00pm; September 7 @ 2pm

WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: When the distinguished elderly proprietor of a rural estate returns with a new, young wife, chaos erupts. Tensions run high, marriages reach their limits, confessions — and vodka — flow freely, and weapons are drawn. The Kraken Theatre Company produces this heartbreaking comedy about the eternal battle between futility and change.

COST: $20 General. Tickets may be purchased here.

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Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Burned & Reborn”
Aug
22

Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Burned & Reborn”

Burned and Reborn

WHEN: August 23 @ 7:30pm

WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: An evening of celebration as community members solo, duet, perform scenes and group numbers, all in an effort to celebrate the beginning of the next chapter in our story. This event is designed not only to launch us into a new era but also as part fundraiser to our new home, the MAC. Produced by Phoenix Creative Collective.

COST: $35. Tickets may be purchased here.

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Art & SPIRITS
Aug
21

Art & SPIRITS

ART & SPIRITS

WHAT: Family-friendly paint-along events

WHO: Anyone

WHEN: August 21, 2025 | 5:30-8:00 PM

WHERE: The MAC

COST: $35 per person

All supplies furnished. Complimentary refreshments. Reservations required.

ONLINE RESERVATION: Here

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Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Dearly Departed”
Aug
17

Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Dearly Departed”

Dearly Departed

WHEN: August 9, 14, 15, and 16 @ 7:30pm; August 10 and 17 @ 2pm

WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: A dysfunctional Southern family comes together to plan a funeral in this character-driven ensemble comedy. When the Turpin family patriarch Bud suddenly dies of a stroke, his sons Ray-Bud and Junior, sister Marguerite, and widow Raynelle do their best to ensure a dignified memorial, but familial squabbles quickly get in the way. Junior’s wife Suzanne (correctly) accuses him of infidelity, a resentful Ray-Bud drinks to deal with his resentment over footing the bill for a service being handled by the funeral home of his arch rival, and Raynelle seems more concerned with ensuring that Bud’s legacy as “mean and surly” is quite literally carved in stone. Dearly Departed is a side-splitting ensemble comedy that’s at once a parody of and a love letter to life in the Deep South. Directed by Corey Strauss. Produced by Phoenix Created Collective.

COST: $10, $15, or $20. Tickets may be purchased here.

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Kids and Family Day
Aug
17

Kids and Family Day

Kids and Family Day

WHEN: Sunday, August 17 from 1pm - 3pm

WHERE: The MAC Main Gallery | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHO: Kids and families!

WHAT: This time we’ll make Mandalas from Tibet!

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

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Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Dearly Departed”
Aug
16

Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Dearly Departed”

Dearly Departed

WHEN: August 9, 14, 15, and 16 @ 7:30pm; August 10 and 17 @ 2pm

WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: A dysfunctional Southern family comes together to plan a funeral in this character-driven ensemble comedy. When the Turpin family patriarch Bud suddenly dies of a stroke, his sons Ray-Bud and Junior, sister Marguerite, and widow Raynelle do their best to ensure a dignified memorial, but familial squabbles quickly get in the way. Junior’s wife Suzanne (correctly) accuses him of infidelity, a resentful Ray-Bud drinks to deal with his resentment over footing the bill for a service being handled by the funeral home of his arch rival, and Raynelle seems more concerned with ensuring that Bud’s legacy as “mean and surly” is quite literally carved in stone. Dearly Departed is a side-splitting ensemble comedy that’s at once a parody of and a love letter to life in the Deep South. Directed by Corey Strauss. Produced by Phoenix Created Collective.

COST: $10, $15, or $20. Tickets may be purchased here.

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Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Dearly Departed”
Aug
15

Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Dearly Departed”

Dearly Departed

WHEN: August 9, 14, 15, and 16 @ 7:30pm; August 10 and 17 @ 2pm

WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: A dysfunctional Southern family comes together to plan a funeral in this character-driven ensemble comedy. When the Turpin family patriarch Bud suddenly dies of a stroke, his sons Ray-Bud and Junior, sister Marguerite, and widow Raynelle do their best to ensure a dignified memorial, but familial squabbles quickly get in the way. Junior’s wife Suzanne (correctly) accuses him of infidelity, a resentful Ray-Bud drinks to deal with his resentment over footing the bill for a service being handled by the funeral home of his arch rival, and Raynelle seems more concerned with ensuring that Bud’s legacy as “mean and surly” is quite literally carved in stone. Dearly Departed is a side-splitting ensemble comedy that’s at once a parody of and a love letter to life in the Deep South. Directed by Corey Strauss. Produced by Phoenix Created Collective.

COST: $10, $15, or $20. Tickets may be purchased here.

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Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Dearly Departed”
Aug
14

Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Dearly Departed”

Dearly Departed

WHEN: August 9, 14, 15, and 16 @ 7:30pm; August 10 and 17 @ 2pm

WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: A dysfunctional Southern family comes together to plan a funeral in this character-driven ensemble comedy. When the Turpin family patriarch Bud suddenly dies of a stroke, his sons Ray-Bud and Junior, sister Marguerite, and widow Raynelle do their best to ensure a dignified memorial, but familial squabbles quickly get in the way. Junior’s wife Suzanne (correctly) accuses him of infidelity, a resentful Ray-Bud drinks to deal with his resentment over footing the bill for a service being handled by the funeral home of his arch rival, and Raynelle seems more concerned with ensuring that Bud’s legacy as “mean and surly” is quite literally carved in stone. Dearly Departed is a side-splitting ensemble comedy that’s at once a parody of and a love letter to life in the Deep South. Directed by Corey Strauss. Produced by Phoenix Created Collective.

COST: $10, $15, or $20. Tickets may be purchased here.

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Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Dearly Departed”
Aug
10

Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Dearly Departed”

Dearly Departed

WHEN: August 9, 14, 15, and 16 @ 7:30pm; August 10 and 17 @ 2pm

WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: A dysfunctional Southern family comes together to plan a funeral in this character-driven ensemble comedy. When the Turpin family patriarch Bud suddenly dies of a stroke, his sons Ray-Bud and Junior, sister Marguerite, and widow Raynelle do their best to ensure a dignified memorial, but familial squabbles quickly get in the way. Junior’s wife Suzanne (correctly) accuses him of infidelity, a resentful Ray-Bud drinks to deal with his resentment over footing the bill for a service being handled by the funeral home of his arch rival, and Raynelle seems more concerned with ensuring that Bud’s legacy as “mean and surly” is quite literally carved in stone. Dearly Departed is a side-splitting ensemble comedy that’s at once a parody of and a love letter to life in the Deep South. Directed by Corey Strauss. Produced by Phoenix Created Collective.

COST: $15 General | $10 Students/Seniors. Tickets may be purchased here.

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Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Dearly Departed”
Aug
9

Phoenix Creative Collective presents “Dearly Departed”

Dearly Departed

WHEN: August 9, 14, 15, and 16 @ 7:30pm; August 10 and 17 @ 2pm

WHERE: The MAC Black Box Theater | 645 W. Main Street, Merced

WHAT: A dysfunctional Southern family comes together to plan a funeral in this character-driven ensemble comedy. When the Turpin family patriarch Bud suddenly dies of a stroke, his sons Ray-Bud and Junior, sister Marguerite, and widow Raynelle do their best to ensure a dignified memorial, but familial squabbles quickly get in the way. Junior’s wife Suzanne (correctly) accuses him of infidelity, a resentful Ray-Bud drinks to deal with his resentment over footing the bill for a service being handled by the funeral home of his arch rival, and Raynelle seems more concerned with ensuring that Bud’s legacy as “mean and surly” is quite literally carved in stone. Dearly Departed is a side-splitting ensemble comedy that’s at once a parody of and a love letter to life in the Deep South. Directed by Corey Strauss. Produced by Phoenix Created Collective.

COST: $15 General | $10 Students/Seniors. Tickets may be purchased here.

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