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HANFORD MULTICULTURAL THEATER COMPANY

FREE Acting and Improv classes Wednesdays 

JAN - FEB

MAY - JUN

SEPT - OCT

(Three sessions of 8 classes each)

CLASSES AND SHOWS AT:  119 1/2 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230

(Next door to Chiq-Beauty Salon, and across from Huggy's)

 

Click here 'HMTC CALENDAR' for public schedule

The arts help us learn about each other, and each other's culture. This is the best long-lasting positive impact to bring about positive change. 


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Upcoming Events

  • Sign up for Acting and Improv Classes
    Sign up for Acting and Improv Classes
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jan 08
    Hanford
    Jan 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – Feb 26, 2025, 6:26 AM
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Jan 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – Feb 26, 2025, 6:26 AM
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
  • Don Quixote video
    Don Quixote video
    Online
    On our site rent video
    Online
    On our site rent video
    Online
    On our site rent video
    First performed onstage then cinematically done for you
  • Blind Quinceañera
    Blind Quinceañera
    Date and time is TBD
    Hanford
    Date and time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Date and time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    A preparation for that special Quinceañera comes with an unusual circumstance.
  • Waiting for Years/Esperando por Anos
    Waiting for Years/Esperando por Anos
    Date and time is TBD
    Hanford
    Date and time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Date and time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
  • Interested in sending us a script?
    Interested in sending us a script?
    Send your script by link
    Hanford
    Send your script by link
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Send your script by link
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    We like one acts
  • Short One Act Scripts Wanted
    Short One Act Scripts Wanted
    Send your script by link
    Hanford
    Send your script by link
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Send your script by link
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    We love one acts!
  • Free viewing on YouTube THE TRIAL OF BOOKUS
    Free viewing on YouTube THE TRIAL OF BOOKUS
    Available now
    Online for free now
    Available now
    Online for free now
    Available now
    Online for free now
    A musical puppet show about book banning.
  • My Near Death Experiences... a Precursor to Community Theater
    My Near Death Experiences... a Precursor to Community Theater
    Date and time is TBD
    Hanford
    Date and time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Date and time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Orginal show in development
  • Are you interested in an Udderly good time with Improv?
    Are you interested in an Udderly good time with Improv?
    Time is TBD
    Hanford
    Time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Add improv to your life. Great life skill!
  • STAGE TIME
    STAGE TIME
    Date and time is TBD
    Hanford
    Date and time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Date and time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    performances from our community
  • Private Acting Classes
    Private Acting Classes
    Every private lesson is scheduled
    Hanford
    Every private lesson is scheduled
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Every private lesson is scheduled
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Get all the attention as you navigate through acting techniques. One teacher, one student (any age)
  • WE ARE ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM
    WE ARE ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM
    Watch Us Grow!
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    Watch Us Grow!
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    Watch Us Grow!
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    We announce on Facebook & Instagram
  • Need Space to do a show or discussion?
    Need Space to do a show or discussion?
    Time is TBD
    Hanford
    Time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
    Need space?
  • Macho and Big Mouth
    Macho and Big Mouth
    Time is TBD
    Hanford
    Time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St Hanford, CA 93230
    Time is TBD
    Hanford, 119 1/2 N Douty St Hanford, CA 93230
    Strange and peculiar theater

“The theatre was created to tell people the truth about life and the social situation.”

– Stella Adler

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WE  THRIVE  ON  CREATIVITY

Hanford Multicultural Theater Company is the recipient of two major California Arts Council grants. The company is young but compelled to bring arts to the community.  It's imperative to learn about ourselves and each other.

ACTIVITIES

Bringing arts to the community

Hanford Multicultural Theater Company is achieving more with our initiatives than ever before. We work on many exciting projects to help improve the lives of others. We are very proud of the progress we continue to make. Learn more about what we do, who we help, and how we work every day to promote positive change.

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EXPERIENCING ARTS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY

Creativity is good for mind health

HMTC is a place to be yourself and let loose. We encourage exploration of different forms of creativity in a fun, safe, and sometimes nutty atmosphere. Join us!

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OUR BEGINNINGS

How it all started

It actually all started in 2015 when a knock on Silvia Gonzalez Scherer's door to get a masters in play writing (pen name Silvia Gonzalez S.) with a university enthralled with her plays about migrant experience, women’s issues, seeking cultural roots, and other human experiences, she contemplated her artistic future. Taking this university opportunity would have been a great boost to her career, but she felt she would be more driven to start a theater company in an area with much diversity and needed opportunities for diverse people to share in theatrical experiences with relevant material. In January of 2016, Silvia began research and organization with assistance from the Fresno Arts Council. In 2017, Silvia and her daughter Camia Scherer (co-founder) organized the first free acting classes at the upper level of the Old Historical Courthouse. Classes were held at this location weekly for both children and adults. Interest grew quickly and mother and daughter polished the mission of Hanford Multicultural Theater Company to enormous interest. With the guidance of Lilia Chavez from FAC, HMTC started to grow leaps and bounds. People of all walks of life became involved. Acting classes, scene study, the origins of an improvisation group began to flourish with the interest. At the beginning HMTC was mostly itinerant. First place was the upper level of the Hanford Old Historical Courthouse. Then moves to the Hanford Civic Auditorium West Wing, Teen Center, with theatrical productions at the Kings Art Center courtyard, Bastille Courtyard, and Hanford Carnegie Museum courtyard. An actual location more prone to acting classes was in the Hanford Carnegie Museum’s big room. In the summer of 2019 HMTC was relocated in an empty storefront at the Hanford Mall. This was especially advantageous to share with the public what HMTC is all about. Then located at the Kings County Historical Society in the old church that was built in 1876 from 2019-2022. NOW we have our own home at 119 1/2 N Douty Street in downtown Hanford!!!! 

At HMTC, people of all ages and all skills have a home with us. All that is needed is interest to experiment with creativity. We have had fun with more forms of performance. Along with acting and play performances, Silvia introduced Udderly Improv. With her years of Improv experience and studying in Chicago with the guru and master of improv Del Close at Improv-Olympics with a training series at Second City, and locally with  Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade, and earlier performing in LaffTrax in Phoenix, Arizona, it was a natural exploration to try an improv group in Hanford. Performances began in December 2018 at Hanford Carnegie Museum until May 2019.

Recognizing the need for cultural sharing HMTC undertook the massive function of doing a Hanford Dia de Los Muertos 2017 community activity. This was a tremendous success and now is an annual event.

New ground continues as HMTC incorporates puppetry in the company and lighting and sound classes. As well, with the pandemic filming (HMTC Films) and a podcast (HMTC Behind the Scenes Podcast) materialized. Currently, members have written poetry and HMTC will supplement this creative output with public poetry events. 

We will continue to thrive with all the enthusiasm and support from our community members. Thank you to all who have supported HMTC.

First printed May 2018

Updated February 2022

May 2023

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FRIENDLY AND PEACEFUL ATMOSPHERE

Escape to fun

At Hanford Multicultural Theater Company, participants are invited to have fun. A warm-hearted atmosphere, we treasure good vibes and positive interactions.

WE DEPEND ON DONATIONS AND IF YOU GOT A FEW BUCKS TO GIVE, WE'D APPRECIATE IT GREATLY.

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