Our 2026 Season
Our 2026 / 50th Anniversary Season is announced!
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE by Joe Landry; directed by Ricci Dedola
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
I AM MY OWN WIFE by Doug Wright; directed by Noah Luce
Based on a true story, and inspired by interviews conducted by the playwright over several years, I Am My Own Wife tells the fascinating tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a
real-life German transvestite who managed to survive both the Nazi onslaught and the repressive East German Communist regime.
GLORIOUS! by Peter Quilter; directed by Bob Cohen
The true story of Florence Foster Jenkins—the worst singer in the world. Known as “the first lady of the sliding scale,” she warbled and screeched her way through evenings to bemused audiences in 1940’s New York.
DANCING LESSONS by Mark St. Germain; directed by Michael Ducharme
A young man with Asperger’s syndrome seeks the instruction of a Broadway dancer to learn enough dancing to survive an awards dinner. The dancer is recovering from an injury that may stop her dancing career permanently.
EUREKA DAY by Jonthan Spector; directed by Ann Woodhead
Winner of the 2025 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Play and won 2025 Best Revival from Drama Desk and Drama League. The Eureka Day School in Berkeley, California, is a bastion of progressive ideals: representation, acceptance, social justice.
Mendocino Theatre Company Leadership Update
As we are about to begin our 50th Anniversary season, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce two updates to the leadership team. We have engaged Ft Bragg resident, Diane Larson, to join the team of Artistic Directors. In 2022, MTC implemented a three-person Artistic Director team, instead of the traditional one-person approach. This was done to improve access, viewpoints, styles and create a more energized and vital process that selects the plays we produce every year. To that end, we think Diane represents an invaluable perspective that will play an important role in the future of MTC.
Join Our Artistic Director Team
The Mendocino Theatre Company (MTC) Board of Directors is accepting applications from interested and qualified candidates for Artistic Director.
Mendocino Theatre Company Leadership Team Changes
The MTC Board of Directors announced changes to its leadership team today. Beth Craven is departing after three seasons as Producing Director. Alex Wright has been appointed Interim Producing Director for the remainder of the 2025 season. The Board plans to make a permanent hire before the end of the year. “While we are sad to see Beth go, we are extremely fortunate to be working with Alex. He brings a depth of experience, a range of artistic sensibility, and the commitment and temperament this position needs to succeed”, says Jeff Rowlings, president of the Board.
Always…Patsy POSTPONED
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR 2025 SEASON