About Us
What is MRTC?
Mill Race Theatre Company, formerly Mill Race Players, is the oldest community theatre organization in Columbus, Indiana. Performances in Mill Race Park began with “Bye Bye Birdie” in the summer of 1969. Through the years we have produced more than 100 shows. Want to find out more about our heritage? We’ll be adding a History & Past Production section to our site very soon.
Our Mission
Through the power of the theatrical arts, Mill Race Theatre Company expands minds, develops character, and instills confidence. We nourish collaborative possibilities to entertain, imagine, and explore.
Our Vision
To create a sustainable theatre arts program that can positively transform the community.
By-Laws
The Bylaws form the backbone of the organization. These bylaws are the most recent as of 12/14/2016 and were adopted 02/11/2016:
A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Business
As of the March, 2016, Mill Race Theatre Company has been determined by the IRS to be a non-profit business as defined in Section 501(c)3 of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
What does that mean? Not only is a 501(c)3 organization exempt from federal income tax, but any donations made to the organization can be deducted from the donor’s taxable income. See a tax professional for more guidance on this topic.
As a 501(c)3 organization, a number of documents are required to be publicly available for inspection. To request these documents, please contact us at or by visiting the Contact Us page.