Twice a year, the board gets together for an extended board meeting retreat. In this board retreat, the 2025-2026 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.

On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, join us at Panda Express for lunch and/or dinner and help support Mill Race Theatre Company and our upcoming production of Meteor Shower!

You can dine in person by mentioning this fundraiser at checkout, or online /on the app using the code: 3834185 in. the fundraiser box!

Hope to see you there! Thanks for your support!

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.

We are excited to be a part of this year's Bartholomew County Comic Con!

Swing by our table and say hey to some of your MRTC friends, check out some MRTC swag, and even purchase your tickets to see MRTC presents "Meteor Shower" by Steve Martin (Yes, that Steve Martin!)

Bartholomew County Comic Con
April 5th, 9am-5pm
Moravec Hall
4475 Central Ave, Columbus IN, 47203

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WHEN: Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 from 2PM - 4PM OR Monday, March 24th, 2025 from 6PM - 8PM. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: The Xenia Miller Room on the Second Floor of the Commons - 300 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201

WHO: Actors, suggested ages 18+.
We encourage actors of all races and ethnicities to participate.
PLEASE NOTE: This play is rated R: Adult Language, Suggestive Content, Drug & Alcohol Use.

HOW TO PREPARE: Wear comfortable clothing, be prepared to do cold reads from the script. Come with a list of potential rehearsal conflicts from March 31st - May 4th.

Virtual Auditions: Virtual auditions are also available for this production if you cannot attend one of the in-person audition dates. Submissions are due by 8PM on March 24th, 2025. Reach out to the director (joshhogan@millracetheatre.org) for more information.

CASTING AND REHEARSALS: Cast list will be released on the MRTC website and social media pages by Friday, March 28th, Rehearsals begin Monday, March 31st, 2025. For a full character list breakdown, expand the next section below.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Cast will be expected to be at all shows and all rehearsals during the week leading up to the show.

QUESTIONS: Email Director Josh Hogan at joshhogan@millracetheatre.org or meteor@millracetheatre.org

WHEN: Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 from 2PM - 4PM OR Monday, March 24th, 2025 from 6PM - 8PM. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: The Xenia Miller Room on the Second Floor of the Commons - 300 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201

WHO: Actors, suggested ages 18+.
We encourage actors of all races and ethnicities to participate.
PLEASE NOTE: This play is rated R: Adult Language, Suggestive Content, Drug & Alcohol Use.

HOW TO PREPARE: Wear comfortable clothing, be prepared to do cold reads from the script. Come with a list of potential rehearsal conflicts from March 31st - May 4th.

Virtual Auditions: Virtual auditions are also available for this production if you cannot attend one of the in-person audition dates. Submissions are due by 8PM on March 24th, 2025. Reach out to the director (joshhogan@millracetheatre.org) for more information.

CASTING AND REHEARSALS: Cast list will be released on the MRTC website and social media pages by Friday, March 28th, Rehearsals begin Monday, March 31st, 2025. For a full character list breakdown, expand the next section below.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Cast will be expected to be at all shows and all rehearsals during the week leading up to the show.

QUESTIONS: Email Director Josh Hogan at joshhogan@millracetheatre.org or meteor@millracetheatre.org

It's time to build Norm and Corky’s house!

It’s time for another build day for Meteor Shower
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: MRTC’s Hangar Storage Unit - 2705 Arnold Street Columbus, Indiana 47201
(Across the street from Columbus Animal Care Services)
WHEN: Thursday, March 20th 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

It's time to build Norm and Corky’s house!

It’s time for another build day for Meteor Shower
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: MRTC’s Hangar Storage Unit - 2705 Arnold Street Columbus, Indiana 47201
(Across the street from Columbus Animal Care Services)
WHEN: Thursday, March 13th 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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.

Help support Mill Race Theatre Company by eating lunch, dinner or both at HotBox Pizza on March 12th from 11am to 10pm!

Just present this flyer when you order dine-in or carry-out OR use the promo code GIVEBACK when you order online/in-app. 20% of your order will support Mill Race Theatre Company!

2415 N. National Rd., Columbus, IN location only.
812-565-9999

Hope to see you there!
View the Facebook event here.

It's time to build Norm and Corky’s house!

It’s time for another build day for Meteor Shower
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: MRTC’s Hangar Storage Unit - 2705 Arnold Street Columbus, Indiana 47201
(Across the street from Columbus Animal Care Services)
WHEN: Tuesday, March 11th 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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.

Show Synopsis: Rock of Ages follows the story of Drew, a small-town boy with big dreams of becoming a rock star, and Sherrie, a small-town girl with similar aspirations. But when German developers arrive with plans to transform the fabled Sunset Strip into a capitalist strip mall, Drew, Sherrie, and the others must come together to save the strip and preserve the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll before it’s too late. Rock of Ages is a celebration of the spirit of the ’80s and the power of rock ‘n’ roll .

Book by: Chris D’Arienzo
Arrangements and Orchestration by: Ethan Popp
Directed By: Julie Hult

Show Dates:

February 28, 2025 7:30pm
March 1, 2025 7:30pm
March 2, 2025 5:30pm

CONTENT WARNING: This show is rated R: Sexual Content, Suggestive Dancing, Some Heavy Drinking, Drugs and Language.

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.

Purchase Tickets Here Now! VIP Tickets available while they last!

Show Synopsis: Rock of Ages follows the story of Drew, a small-town boy with big dreams of becoming a rock star, and Sherrie, a small-town girl with similar aspirations. But when German developers arrive with plans to transform the fabled Sunset Strip into a capitalist strip mall, Drew, Sherrie, and the others must come together to save the strip and preserve the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll before it’s too late. Rock of Ages is a celebration of the spirit of the ’80s and the power of rock ‘n’ roll .

Book by: Chris D’Arienzo
Arrangements and Orchestration by: Ethan Popp
Directed By: Julie Hult

Show Dates:

February 28, 2025 7:30pm
March 1, 2025 7:30pm
March 2, 2025 5:30pm

CONTENT WARNING: This show is rated R: Sexual Content, Suggestive Dancing, Some Heavy Drinking, Drugs and Language.

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.

Purchase Tickets Here Now! VIP Tickets available while they last!

Show Synopsis: Rock of Ages follows the story of Drew, a small-town boy with big dreams of becoming a rock star, and Sherrie, a small-town girl with similar aspirations. But when German developers arrive with plans to transform the fabled Sunset Strip into a capitalist strip mall, Drew, Sherrie, and the others must come together to save the strip and preserve the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll before it’s too late. Rock of Ages is a celebration of the spirit of the ’80s and the power of rock ‘n’ roll .

Book by: Chris D’Arienzo
Arrangements and Orchestration by: Ethan Popp
Directed By: Julie Hult

Show Dates:

February 28, 2025 7:30pm
March 1, 2025 7:30pm
March 2, 2025 5:30pm

CONTENT WARNING: This show is rated R: Sexual Content, Suggestive Dancing, Some Heavy Drinking, Drugs and Language.

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.

Purchase Tickets Here Now! VIP Tickets available while they last!

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.

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.

It's time to build this city for rock n’roll!

Saturday February 1st will be our third 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, Feb. 1st from 1:00-5:00pm!

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!

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!!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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).

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!