Upcoming MRTC Events
80’s Trivia Night
Our friends at 4th Street Bar are hosting an ALL 80’s themed trivia night on Thursday, January 23rd beginning at 7PM!
We know you all still have those neon colors, leg warmers, and Members Only jackets in the back of your closet! Every team member dressed up receives extra credit!!
Not only are they throwing a totally rad trivia party, they are also raising money to be donated to the Mill Race Theatre Company! 10% of all food sales will be donated as long as a bucket passed to teams for monetary donations! So please bring some extra cash!
RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST and can be made by calling 4th Street Bar and Grill at 812-376-7063!
**Please note that this is for ages 21+**
See you there!!!
Rock of Ages Set Build Day
It's time to build this city for rock n’roll!
Saturday January 25th will be our second build day for Rock of Ages!
Please come join us, and bring a friend or two!
No experience is required, we will teach you some new skills and have jobs for all ability and comfort levels. We also have some tools, but bringing your own will also be very helpful! Please wear closed toed shoes.
WHERE: Columbus North High School, Erne Auditorium
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 25th from 1:00-4:00pm!
Rock of Ages Set Build Day
It's time to build this city for rock n’roll!
This Saturday, January 18th will be our first build day for Rock of Ages!
Please come join us, and bring a friend or two!
No experience is required, we will teach you some new skills and have jobs for all ability and comfort levels. We also have some tools, but bringing your own will also be very helpful! Please wear closed toed shoes.
WHERE: Columbus North High School, Erne Auditorium
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 18th from 1:00-4:00pm!
January’s Closed Board Meeting
Board Members meet monthly on the second Thursday to discuss active initiatives, program scheduling, marketing events, and opportunities, etc. To learn who is on our Board - visit our Board Members page.
January’s Closed Executive Board Meeting
Our Executive Board Members (President, Vice President, Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer) meet monthly on the first Wednesday to prepare for the larger board meeting the following week and establish an agenda. To learn who is on our Executive Board - visit our Board Members page.
Rock of Ages Auditions
WHEN: Monday, December 16th OR Tuesday, December 17th from 6PM - 8PM. Choose ONE date to audition. Possible call backs on Wednesday, December 18th.
WHERE: East High School - 230 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201 - Room c110 (enter by “S” door off Marr Rd.)
WHO: Actors, suggested ages 18+
PLEASE NOTE: This play is rated R: Sexual Content, Suggestive Dancing, Some Heavy Drinking, Drugs and Language.
HOW TO PREPARE: Please prepare 32-bars of music and bring digital accompaniment, plan to dance and read from the script. Wear comfortable clothing and bring list of potential rehearsal conflicts from January 6th- March 2nd.
View event for more details.
Rock of Ages Auditions
WHEN: Monday, December 16th OR Tuesday, December 17th from 6PM - 8PM. Choose ONE date to audition. Possible call backs on Wednesday, December 18th.
WHERE: East High School - 230 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201 - Room c110 (enter by “S” door off Marr Rd.)
WHO: Actors, suggested ages 18+
PLEASE NOTE: This play is rated R: Sexual Content, Suggestive Dancing, Some Heavy Drinking, Drugs and Language.
HOW TO PREPARE: Please prepare 32-bars of music and bring digital accompaniment, plan to dance and read from the script. Wear comfortable clothing and bring list of potential rehearsal conflicts from January 6th- March 2nd.
View event for more details.
Rock of Ages Karaoke Night
Who’s ready to rock?!?
The MRTC Rock of Ages staff is inviting everyone 21+ to join them at The Garage Pub and Grill on Thursday, December 12th for a night of karaoke fun with Matty O. Entertainment beginning at 8pm!
All are welcome to join and help shake off those rockstar moves and help promote our upcoming auditions and show!
Just look for the folks having too much fun wearing the Rock of Ages show t-shirts!
December’s Closed Board Meeting
Board Members meet monthly on the second Thursday to discuss active initiatives, program scheduling, marketing events, and opportunities, etc. To learn who is on our Board - visit our Board Members page.
December’s Closed Executive Board Meeting
Our Executive Board Members (President, Vice President, Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer) meet monthly on the first Wednesday to prepare for the larger board meeting the following week and establish an agenda. To learn who is on our Executive Board - visit our Board Members page.
Festival of Lights Parade Participant Meeting
Come one, come all, it's time to pick up your costumes and get information about walking in the Festival of Lights parade with us!
WHAT: Festival of Lights Participant Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM
WHERE: MRTC's Hangar - 2730 Arnold St Columbus, Indiana
WHO: Anyone who wants to walk in the parade either in costume or in an MRTC show shirt - kids are welcome to participate as long as they have a parent walking with them. The parade is Saturday, December 7th and the "call time" is 5PM.
If you cannot make it to this meeting but would still like to walk with us in the parade or you have any questions prior to the meeting, please email Alayna Nelson (alaynanelson@millracetheatre.org) and Kaley Gatten (kaleygatten@millracetheatre.org).
Festival of Lights Parade Float Paint Day
MRTC is excited to be involved in this year's Festival of Lights Parade and we need your help bringing our float to life! There's not much building to do - just lots of painting! Join us:
Where: The Mill Race Theatre Hangar (2730 Arnold Street Columbus, IN, 47203)
When: Sunday, November 24th from 1:30PM - 4:30PM.
What to Wear/Bring: Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on and bring any extra cardboard you have lying around. We will supply the rest!
MRTC's Wicked Movie Party at Yes! Cinema
Mark your calendars fellow Ozians!
MRTC has reserved Yes! Cinema for a showing of the highly anticipated musical film, Wicked. We know our theatre family is beyond excited to see this film and we figured why not try to get everyone together to do just that!
When: Saturday, November 23rd at 12pm
Where: Yes! Cinema
Price: Suggested donation of $10
TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED PER INDIVIDUAL! This means one ticket per person per entry. Tickets will only be available at the door while they last! Please plan to come early to secure your seat, there are only 177 available seats. Doors will open at 11am.
We are encouraging everyone to dress up for the occasion and will be offering Wicked themed prizes for best costumes!
Please note that we anticipate this to be a very enthusiastic viewing of this film. Meaning, we will laugh, cheer, and potentially sing loudly.
Looking forward to seeing all of you there!
Festival of Lights Parade Float Paint Day
MRTC is excited to be involved in this year's Festival of Lights Parade and we need your help bringing our float to life! There's not much building to do - just lots of painting! Join us:
Where: The Mill Race Theatre Hangar (2730 Arnold Street Columbus, IN, 47203)
When: This Saturday, November 16th from 1PM - 4PM.
What to Wear/Bring: Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on and bring any extra cardboard you have lying around. We will supply the rest!
November’s Closed Board Meeting
Board Members meet monthly on the second Thursday to discuss active initiatives, program scheduling, marketing events, and opportunities, etc. To learn who is on our Board - visit our Board Members page.
November’s Closed Executive Board Meeting
Our Executive Board Members (President, Vice President, Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer) meet monthly on the first Wednesday to prepare for the larger board meeting the following week and establish an agenda. To learn who is on our Executive Board - visit our Board Members page.
Festival of Lights MRTC Parade Float Information Meeting
MRTC is excited to participate in the Festival of Lights Parade this year and we would love for you to be involved!
If you have interest in designing/building the float, walking in the parade, and/or wearing a costume in the parade, join us for our first information meeting Monday, November 4th at 6pm in the board room of the United Way Building. (Don't worry, we will have people at the front door so you know where to go!)
We will spend some time discussing float ideas and establish a build schedule/timeline for the day of the event.
Hope to see you there!
MRTC Adult Master Class: Special Effects Makeup
When:Sunday, October 27th, 2024 from 2PM - 4PM
Where: The Columbus Township Fire and Rescue - Station 221 (931 Repp Drive, Columbus Indiana 47201)
What: Special Effects Makeup - the third in a series of Adult master classes presented by Mill Race Theatre Company for adults ages 18+ in the Columbus, Indiana area! This class will be combined with high school students, but students need to register separately - click here for more details.
Cost: $20 - You must register in advance in order to attend this class.
What to expect: Come learn all about special effects makeup with our Masters clinician, Johna Wilson! Gear up for spooky season learning tips and tricks to manufacture cuts, bruises, and more! This class is one you won't want to miss!
What to bring: Materials will be provided for students to practice. Students may bring their own eyeshadow palates and brushes if they want to try recreating things with their own makeup.
Clinician leading the workshop: Johna Wilson
Clinician’s Bios: Hello! My name is Johna Wilson, I am an Advanced EMT and Primary Instructor at Columbus Township Fire and Rescue. As a Primary Instructor I have been teaching EMT classes for about 8 years, to help make the skills more realistic I use moulage (make-up) so that the students are able to learn different techniques while simulating treatments. I have also assisted in larger trainings doing moulage for Columbus Regional Hospital and Shelbyville EMA with their Armed Aggressor Trainings. I love learning new ways to apply make-up, so here is hoping we can learn from each other!
MRTC Student Master Class: Special Effects Makeup
When:Sunday, October 27th, 2024 2PM - 4PM
Where: The Columbus Township Fire and Rescue - Station 221 (931 Repp Drive, Columbus, Indiana 47201)
What: Special Effects Makeup - the tenth in a series of master classes presented by Mill Race Theatre Company for high school aged (incoming freshman - graduating seniors) students in Columbus! This class will be combined with adults, but adults need to register separately on our Adult Master Class Page here.
Cost:$12 - You must register in advance in order to attend this class. Please see the FAQs section below for details about financial aid options.
What to expect: Come learn all about special effects makeup with our Masters clinician, Johna Wilson! Gear up for spooky season learning tips and tricks to manufacture cuts, bruises, and more! This class is one you won't want to miss!
What to bring: Materials will be provided for students to practice. Students may bring their own eyeshadow palates and brushes if they want to try recreating things with their own makeup.
Clinician leading the workshop: Johna Wilson
Clinician’s Bios: Hello! My name is Johna Wilson, I am an Advanced EMT and Primary Instructor at Columbus Township Fire and Rescue. As a Primary Instructor I have been teaching EMT classes for about 8 years, to help make the skills more realistic I use moulage (make-up) so that the students are able to learn different techniques while simulating treatments. I have also assisted in larger trainings doing moulage for Columbus Regional Hospital and Shelbyville EMA with their Armed Aggressor Trainings. I love learning new ways to apply make-up, so here is hoping we can learn from each other!
Trunk or Treat with Texas Roadhouse
We are excited to be a part of the Texas Roadhouse Trunk or Treat on October 22nd, 5-7pm! Bring your little monsters (or just yourself) for some early trick-or-treat fun and chat with us about what's next for Mill Race Theatre Company!
Hope to see you there!
At the Columbus, IN Texas Roadhouse location only. 2780 Merchant Mile, Columbus, IN 47201
October’s Closed Board Meeting
Board Members meet monthly on the second Thursday to discuss active initiatives, program scheduling, marketing events, and opportunities, etc. To learn who is on our Board - visit our Board Members page.
She Kills Monsters - Sunday Matinee Show
Mark your calendars for the Saturday Night showing of She Kills Monsters directed by Kate Connor.
Show Synopsis: "She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief.
Written By: Qui Nguyen
Directed By: Kate Connor
Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief. Expand the Character Breakdown section toward the bottom of our production page for more details.
Season Ticket Holders received an email to secure their desired show date prior to tickets going live for the general public. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org.
She Kills Monsters - Saturday Night Show
Mark your calendars for the Saturday Night showing of She Kills Monsters directed by Kate Connor.
Show Synopsis: "She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief.
Written By: Qui Nguyen
Directed By: Kate Connor
Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief. Expand the Character Breakdown section toward the bottom of our production page for more details.
Season Ticket Holders received an email to secure their desired show date prior to tickets going live for the general public. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org.
She Kills Monsters - Friday Night Show
Mark your calendars for the Saturday Night showing of She Kills Monsters directed by Kate Connor.
Show Synopsis: "She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief.
Written By: Qui Nguyen
Directed By: Kate Connor
Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief. Expand the Character Breakdown section toward the bottom of our production page for more details.
Season Ticket Holders received an email to secure their desired show date prior to tickets going live for the general public. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org.
October’s Closed Executive Board Meeting
Our Executive Board Members (President, Vice President, Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer) meet monthly on the first Wednesday to prepare for the larger board meeting the following week and establish an agenda. To learn who is on our Executive Board - visit our Board Members page.
MRTC Adult Master Class: Intro to Stage Combat
When: Sunday, September 29th, 2024 from 4:30PM - 6:30PM
Where: Dance by Design (1503 Cottage Ave, Suite B, Columbus, IN 47201)
What: Intro to Stage Combat - the second in a series of Adult master classes presented by Mill Race Theatre Company for adults ages 18+ in the Columbus, Indiana area! If you are still in high school, this master class is also being offered to your age group - click here for more details.
Click on this event for more details and to get registered
MRTC Student Master Class: Intro to Stage Combat
When: Sunday, September 29th, 2024 from 2PM - 4PM
Where: Dance by Design (1503 Cottage Ave, Suite B, Columbus, IN 47201)
What: Intro to Stage Combat - the ninth in a series of master classes presented by Mill Race Theatre Company for high school aged (incoming freshman - graduating seniors) students in Columbus! We are also now offering this class to adults - learn more on our Adult Master Class Page here.
Click on this event for more details and to get registered
Semi Annual Closed Board Retreat
Twice a year, the board gets together for an extended board meeting retreat. In this board retreat, the 2024-2025 season will be selected and additional work will be done towards annual goals. This is a closed meeting, however if you have things you’d like the board to discuss, please reach out to a member of the executive committee or fill out our Contact Us form here.
Dine & Donate - Applebees
Come have dinner at Applebee’s and help support our Production of "She Kills Monsters" by eating lunch, dinner or both at Applebee's Grill and Bar on September 19th from 11am to Close!
To participate with To Go orders, order at applebees.com and use code DOINGOOD. To participate at the restaurant, you’ll need to show them the digital copy of our event flyer found in the discussion section of our Facebook Event. 15% of your check will go to MRTC! Hope to see you there!
*DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub and Google orders excluded. Gift card sales and delivery fees excluded.
2024 Annual Board Meeting - Open to Public
Join us for our 2024 Annual Meeting! This meeting is open to the public. The agenda includes: a Q&A with this season’s directors, a vote on the new Executive Committee slate and the newest Board Members, a thank you to our retiring Board Members, a review of the Financial Report, and a chance to ask questions and provide feedback to our Board. We hope you will join us!
Columbus Pride Event - MRTC Booth
Come celebrate with us! Stop by Mill Race Theatre Company's booth to see some friendly faces and talk about local events and performing opportunities through community theatre. We can't wait to see you! You may even be some of the first people to get your hands on tickets to our first production of the season - She Kills Monsters! For more details on the event as a whole, check out https://www.columbusinpride.org/
Dine & Donate - Noodles & Company
Come have dinner at Noodles and Company and help support MRTC and our upcoming production of She Kills Monsters!
On Thursday, September 5th from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Noodles & Company at 3040 Columbus Center is donating back 25% of sales from Dine-In, Takeout & Pick up orders to Mill Race Theatre Company!
RSVP & all details here: https://grouprai.se/f280066
We hope you can join us in eating out for a good cause!
P.S. Please feel free to invite -- and share this event with -- your friends and family.