What happens when you bring poets, musicians, storytellers, a break dancer, and comedians together under one roof? You get one unforgettable evening of local talent! Our recent Whatever Open-Mic at the Lil’ Brick Theater in Old Downtown Hanford was a tremendous success—and a wonderful reminder of just how much creative talent exists right here in our community. The evening opened with poetry, giving local poets a chance to share their words, ideas, humor, and experiences with an enthusiastic...

Have you ever made a joke that had everyone laughing and thought, Maybe I should try stand-up comedy? Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to get on stage but never knew where to begin. Well, Hanford Multicultural Theater Company is giving Kings County residents a chance to find out. Beginning in October, HMTC will offer Udder Chaos Comedy Club, a six-month stand-up comedy class meeting every Thursday evening from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Lil’ Brick Theater in downtown Hanford. The class is open to...

The Hanford Theater Fest is more than a collection of short plays. It is an opportunity to experience theater as it is meant to be experienced: live, immediate and created in partnership with the people sitting in the audience. This year’s festival features five short plays by five playwrights: FRIDGE by Jennifer O’Grady, WHY CAN’T YOU by Ron G. Rosenfeld, WINTER LIGHT by Christine Foster, GOWN by Robert Weibezahl and RESEARCH by S.J. Roth. But the festival will also offer something a little...