The Whatever Open-Mic was a community event request and has been going strong since June. Here, local singers, musicians, artists, poets, storytellers, and even stand-up comics have taken to the microphone to show their talents. To have something like this in Hanford has gained appreciation as well as recognition in the area. It is now common for people to come from as far north as Sacramento and as far south as Bakersfield to lend the theater five minutes of their artistic

One of the things we do at HMTC is encourage artistic expression. Today, we are nurturing new playwrights and planning to hold a playwright festival this spring. This transition feels natural for those taking acting and improv classes. When you join one of our classes, we explain how other parts of theater are accessible. That's why we take pride in our acting and improv classes, which also include puppetry. In acting, improv, and even puppetry, we tell stories. We share a

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Yarbrough, who left us last Saturday. He is survived by his wife and a loyal dog named Moses. Scott made significant contributions to our nonprofit organization, using his technical expertise to elevate our efforts to a professional level that impressed many outside observers. Since 2018, he served as the technical director for the Hanford Multicultural Theater. For those who may not know, Scott was a skilled tech

The Big Tell is the only annual film festival in the region which exclusively features Central Valley filmmakers and their stories. Led by the Community Media Access Collaborative CAC and supported by the Foundation with generous financial support from the James B. McClatchy Foundation, TBT offers ten local filmmakers the opportunity to produce a mini-documentary that features Central Valley stories. This time Kings County is included. Silvia, from Hanford Multicultural Theat

In today's fast-paced world, it's essential to find effective ways to decompress from the pressures of work, school, and daily life. Some may do yoga, and some may jog. How about engaging in improvisational theater? How about learning to perform stand-up comedy? How about an acting class, or puppetry experience? We do all this at Hanford Multicultural Theater Company in Old Downtown Hanford. Acting classes provide a unique opportunity to step into someone else's shoes. By r

Can you help? We are a nonprofit organization that is uniquely situated in a vibrant and diverse community, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Our mission is to empower individuals and families through various programs and initiatives that address their specific needs, fostering a sense of belonging and support within the community. We believe that by working together, we can create lasting change and improve the overall quality of life fo

Recently, I received an email from a participant in our acting and improv classes. She attached her first play, which I was delighted to...

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