McPherson College Performing Arts

11/16/2024

The theatre was sold out for opening night of The Thanksgiving Play. Catch the final performance on Saturday beginning at 7:30 in Mingenback Theatre.

Reservations [email protected] - tickets are $5 for general patrons and free for students, faculty and staff.

11/14/2024

Come enjoy some good laughs when a well-intentioned teacher tries to produce a "first Thanksgiving" play in today's post-politically-correct world.

Featuring Gracie Nelson, Caleb Samland, Cal Ven and Lucy Bowman with backstage support from Brooklyn Gosvenor, Quinton Piper and Dayveon Crawford-Dingman

Reservations: [email protected]
Seating is limited.

11/13/2024

11/04/2024

Rehearsals are well on their way for our next production, The Thanksgiving Play featuring (left to right) Cal Ven, Gracie Nelson, Caleb Samland & Lucy Bowman - this comedy takes a satirical look at well-intentioned white people trying to write a play about the Native American experience. Join us for the laughs on November 15 & 16 at 7:30 in Mingenback Theatre

10/19/2024

These girls want to see you at their 1958 super Senior Prom! Saturday is your last chance to catch The Marvelous Wonderettes.

Brown Auditorium at 7:30pm October 19th

10/17/2024

Join us for this fun night of classic hits: Mr. Sandman, Lollipop Lollipop, and many more!

10/14/2024

This weekend: The Marvelous Wonderettes opens in Brown Auditorium. October 18 & 19 at 7:30pm.

Watch Cindy Lou, Betty Jean, Missy & Suzy sing at their 1958 super Senior Prom with hits like Lollipop, Mr. Sandman and many more favorites from the era. The story follows up on their lives after graduation (in Act Two) when they reunite for their 10-year reunion. A family-friendly show perfect for this weekend's Homecoming festivities at McPherson College!

All tickets are $5
(college faculty, staff & students continue to be free)

10/14/2024

McPherson College Theatre acknowledges we are gathered in the homeland of SEVEN different indigenous tribes:

Osage, Comanche, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaw / Kansa, Ute, Wichita and Pawnee tribes

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, the theatre department is in rehearsals for The Thanksgiving Play by Lakota author Larissa FastHorse - the first Indigenous female to have work produced on Broadway.

09/27/2024

Community Theater at the McPherson Opera House this weekend: Fools by Neil Simon with Mac College employees and alums!

09/23/2024

We had a blast getting Mama from L.A. to Alabama at this month's production of "Deliver Us From Mama" - Thanks to all who came out to enjoy the laughs. Don't miss more laughs next month with our next production, The Marvelous Wonderettes, October 18 & 19 in Brown Auditorium.

09/12/2024

This weekend only! Relax and laugh your cares away with our theatre season opener: Deliver Us From Mama!
Friday & Saturday, September 13 &14 in Mingenback Theatre at 7:30pm.
All tickets $5.

09/09/2024

The theatre season officially opens this weekend with "Deliver Us From Mama," a comedy from the writers of 'Dearly Departed' and the 'Savannah Sipping Society.'
These actors are ready to make you laugh for an evening of fun! Doors open at 6:45, Show starts at 7:30 in Mingenback Theatre. Reservations via 620-242-0444 or email [email protected]

09/05/2024

The Theatre Department starts the season next weekend with the opening of "Deliver Us From Mama," the sequel to last year's "Mama Won't Fly." Join us September 13 & 14 for the continuation of this hilarious story! Mingenback Theatre, 7:30pm

08/04/2024

We are pleased to announce that the McPherson College Jazz Band has been selected to perform at our state’s music convention this year. This is the fifth time in eight years that one of McPherson College’s bands has been chosen to perform at KMEA.
IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A BULLDOG!

08/02/2024

We had a blast working with the McPherson Community Theatre to offer the 2024 Theatre Camp for kids.

We know the value of theatre education and the benefits it can teach to the next generation!

“As a theatre teacher and director, I’ve realized some exceptional perks for children (and their parents) who are involved in theatre! Here are some priceless benefits”

07/24/2024

Join us in extending a warm 'welcome back' to Steve Benne as he returns to our campus! A theatre graduate from McPherson College in 2000, Steve will now be serving as the Technical Director for the Theatre Department and other events in Brown & Mingenback Theaters.

11/04/2023

Join the McPherson College Theatre program for an intriguing evening when it presents "The Sound Inside." The First Nighter meal is Friday, Nov. 10, at 6:15p.m., and performances are on Nov. 10 & 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Brown Auditorium. This is a Kansas premier and senior capstone for director Sarah Asher and designer Addison Haiden. Tickets are available at https://www.mcpherson.edu/theatre-tickets