Best Amateur Theater Mesa Near Me

4worldlovers: Supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Mesa Arts Center is located at 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201 (near Center St.)

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The Arts at MCC present captivating and joyful performances as well as compelling exhibits of the works of developing and master artists. Performers, artists and those learning the workings behind the curtain and running a gallery toil diligently to bring the Arts to life. Please join us and immerse your senses in the joy of the Arts.


An abundance of entertaining ensemble performances bring classical, jazz and modern music to the expansive stage of the Performing Arts Center, a modern, professional venue.


MCC Dance features dancers, choreographers and visiting artists who present ballet, jazz, ballroom, hip hop and modern movements that ignite the stage.


The intimate MCC Theatre is a great place to take in one of the powerful and thought-provoking Theatre mainstage productions.


Showcasing activities and work by students, faculty and prestigious artists, the Art Gallery is a vibrant space for interaction, reflection, experimentation and community gatherings.

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The Duttons are international touring and recording artists who perform bluegrass to classical music and everything in between. Their show features a variety of instruments, including violin, guitar, bass, viola, banjo, mandolin, keyboard, harmonica, and drums, among others. The Duttons have garnered awards and recognition in national fiddling contests, classical violin competitions, and as studio musicians.

In addition to their instrumental virtuosity, the Duttons are accomplished singers and dancers and have been recognized as superb vocal talents. Behind the scenes, the Duttons collaborate among themselves and other entertainment professionals to create unique production ideas for their crowd-pleasing show.

Dean and Sheila Dutton (Dad and Mom Dutton) were not professional musicians and they certainly weren’t planning on raising their children as such. When they realized that music was beginning to define who they were as a family, however, they embraced it wholeheartedly. Since that moment, The Duttons have not looked back and have gone on to enjoy a successful music career. Today, they own their own theater in Branson, Missouri, where they perform over 300 shows a year. They also own the hotel, and gift shop associated with the theater, and manage another theater in Mesa, Arizona, where they perform from December through April. The Duttons also do several tour dates throughout the year around the world.

While the Duttons’ musical talent is immediately obvious, what sets them apart from most shows is their ability to connect with their audiences. People are fascinated by the all-in-the-family performers whose love for each other and for what they share is definitely unique. “I, for one, have never witnessed anything like this instant rapport between performers and ticket buyers – and I’ve been attending concerts for almost six decades,” said critic Mike Kerverlas of the Sumter, S.C. Item. “In short, the Duttons are showmanship personified.”

The Duttons were finalists on NBC’s hit T.V. show, America’s Got Talent in 2007. Before and since then they’ve toured the world, and set up two permanent locations in Branson, Missouri (April – mid December) and Mesa, Arizona (Mid-December – April) where they entertain sold out audiences nightly.

The Duttons are high-energy entertainers loaded with musical talent. With thirty-one years of experience, and just about as many kids between them, they rock the stage with a variety of genres. From Bluegrass to Contemporary Rock to Country, comedy and dance, essentially, they do it all.

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East Valley Children’s Theatre has been an artistic force in the East Valley for 26 years, through many unique theatrical programs for children of all ages. East Valley Children’s Theatre provides a safe environment for children to gain self-esteem, explore creative outlets and grow and mature into community-minded young adults.

EVCT would like to honor and thank those who have donated and contributed to the work here at East Valley Children’s Theatre. We can only celebrate the accomplishments of the season with your generosity. We couldn’t do what we do without all our amazing volunteers, donors, sponsors, committee members, board members, teachers, and cast! Thank you all!

Want to know more about getting your child involved at East Valley Children’s Theatre?

We are a professional quality community theatre where children can grow and develop into successful and fulfilled adults. We serve children ages 5 – 18, are managed by an all volunteer board of directors, and staffed by professionals having education, business, and theatrical experience.Kids can take acting classes, join troupes participate in acting camps and audition for performances.

East Valley Children’s Theatre main stage productions provide youth a forum for creating confidence, gaining self esteem, developing character, and life skills. We are fortunate enough to perform our productions at the beautiful Mesa Arts Center located in the heart of downtown Mesa.

Learn more about AUDITIONS and how to get your child involved in East Valley Children’s Theatre.

Don’t take our word for it. Watch a few of our testimonial videos from EVCT parents as they lend a little perspective about what they think of EVCT and how our programs have impacted their children.

Kids can take acting classes, join troupes participate in acting camps and audition for performances.

“OUR DAUGHTER HAS DEFINITELY EXPERIENCED A NEW AND DIFFERENT KIND OF CONFIDENCE THAT PLAYING SPORTS COULD NOT HAVE PROVIDED. AS A PARENT I HAVE OBSERVED THIS IN HER, AS WELL AS OTHER CHILDREN, IN THE PRODUCTIONS AND HAVE BEEN VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE LEADERSHIP AND PRODUCTION EFFORT PUT FORWARD BY EVCT.”

“EVCT HAS MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY. THEY HAVE ENRICHED THE LIVES OF ALL THE FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY THEM, THEY HAVE PRODUCED CONSISTENTLY HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTIONS AND HAVE BEEN SUPPORTIVE GREAT FRIENDS TO THE ARTS.”

“ONE OF THE REASONS I KEEP COMING BACK TO EVCT IS BECAUSE OF THE GREAT PEOPLE THERE WHO SHARE THE SAME INTERESTS AS ME AND ACCEPT ME FOR WHO I AM. WHEN I FIRST PERFORMED ON THE MESA ARTS CENTER STAGE, I REALIZED I WANTED TO BE A PERFORMER AND SURROUND MYSELF WITH SUCH POSITIVE PEOPLE AND A GREAT ENVIRONMENT.”

Children’s theater is known to have many benefits—kids learn empathy, critical thinking and how to express themselves. Whether your child is acting, designing a set, or writing a production, he or she will learn how to work with others. Theatre for kids teaches that it’s ok to make mistakes, to try new things and it sparks their imaginations. Kids’ plays help children build lifelong values such as integrity, passion for excellence, respect, and teamwork.

With the disappearance of arts in many schools, it’s important to find artistic outlets for kids outside of the classroom. East Valley Children’s Theatre exposes kids to many works of literature and gets them to ask questions and learn more about renowned authors and playwrights. With performances such as “A Little Princess” and “The Heroes of Olim” — a take on “The Heroes of Olympus” — getting your child involved with production or simply taking them to see shows will help them gain an understanding of famous works of literature and understand cultural references as they grow

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People are saying the Silver Star rivals Las Vegas. With tiered seating, unobstructed views, and state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and a digital screen like none other in Mesa. Making our shows an unequaled entertainment experience you are guaranteed to love! You will want to come see all our shows again and again!