Now in our 20th year, MTVarts is thrilled to announce our 2026 Season, featuring three beloved, timeless productions that will delight performers and audiences alike. This year’s lineup includes the powerful and thought‑provoking “To Kill a Mockingbird” in May; the high‑energy, crowd‑pleasing musical “Grease”in July; and the magical family favorite “The Wizard of Oz” in September. Together, these shows celebrate storytelling, music, and imagination while offering exciting performance opportunities for artists of all ages and experience levels.
In addition to our mainstage season, MTVarts offered a spring workshop and will offer a summer workshop, designed to inspire creativity, build skills, and deepen a love for the performing arts. Participants will explore acting, movement, music, and collaboration in a fun, supportive environment led by experienced instructors. Whether you’re stepping onstage for the first time or looking to grow as a performer, our 2026 workshops are the perfect way to learn, connect, and shine.
In addition to actors, MTVarts is always looking for volunteers in a variety of capacities: ushering shows, creating sets, costuming and props, and more.
OUR 2026 SEASON
The 2026 MTVarts theme “Taking Wing” cele brates imagination, courage, and the transforma tive power of theatre, and it comes to life through our “Fly, My Pretties” campaign, created to help actors quite literally take flight in “The Wizard of Oz.” This bold initiative reflects who we are: a non‑profit, community theatre production com pany that is truly making theatre—innovative, audience‑driven, and responsive through a fluid business plan that stays true to our mission. Pow ered primarily by dedicated volunteers, MTVarts has a proven record of delivering quality, afford able entertainment, and “Taking Wing” invites our community to lift the art form even higher by helping us bring unforgettable stage magic to life.
Interested in purchasing tickets, sponsoring a show, or learning more about classes and workshops happening throughout the year?
Connect with us at our website, www.mtvarts.com, or by contacting info@mtvarts.com.
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Spring Recipes
Fresh & Fruity
No-Bake Greek Yogurt Fruit Tart
INGREDIENTS
• 15 pitted Medjool dates, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
• 3/4 cup unsalted cashews
• 3/4 cup unsalted almonds
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (any avor)
• assorted sliced fresh fruit
INSTRUCTIONS
• optional for topping:
2 Tablespoons apricot preserves
Maple Vanilla Baked Pears
4-ingredient super simple maple vanilla baked pears that are cooked until warm and soft, completely infused with maple and vanilla, and topped with crunchy granola & creamy yogurt.
INGREDIENTS
• 4 large pears (or 6 medium pears)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• optional toppings: maple almond granola & plain Greek yogurt
INSTRUCTIONS
Spray the bottom of a 9” pan (tart, pie or cake pan) with nonstick spray. Line with parchment paper. The parchment prevents the crust from sticking to the pan, and the nonstick spray helps keep the parchment in place as you press in the crust. Drain the dates and cut in half before using. In a food processor or blender, pulse the dates, cashews, and almonds together until a thick “dough” is formed and the nuts are all broken up. The dough will be sticky. Press evenly into prepared pan and partly up the sides. Spread the yogurt on top of the crust. Decorate with fresh fruit. Brush preserves over fruit for a glossy nish. Slice and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate
for up to 1 day before serving.
Southern Fruit Tea
• 4 cups brewed black tea cooled
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1-2 tablespoons sugar or honey optional, for extra sweetness
• Ice cubes as needed
• Fresh fruit slices lemon, orange, and pineapple
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Give it a good stir until well mixed. If you want it a bit sweeter, add an extra tablespoon of sugar or honey to your liking.
Chill & Serve: Add plenty of ice cubes and toss in more fresh fruit slices for that classic Southern look. To allow the avors to merge together, let it sit in the fridge for at least 1/2 hour before serving.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a large baking pan or line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Cut pears in half. Using a large or medium cookie scoop or melon baller (or a regular spoon), core out the seeds. Arrange pears, facing up, on the prepared baking pan/sheet. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon—feel free to add more cinnamon if you’d like.
Whisk together the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Drizzle all over the pears. Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes, or until soft and lightly browned on the edges. If your pears were quite rm, you may need to extend the bake time. Remove from the oven. Serve warm with granola and yogurt, if desired. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
No CFC (Freon) bearing appliances refrigerators or air conditioners freezers or humidifiers
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