For the community, by the community
(Mount Vernon, Ohio) – MTVarts is honored to present the work of one of America’s greatest playwrights with their production of August Wilson’s “Fences.” Performances take place at historic Woodward Opera House on Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m.… Read full story
March 23, 2024 – It is not often Knox Countians have the opportunity to see acclaimed actors performing alongside Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr and Kenyon College President Julie Kornfeld, but on April 6th and 7th, they will light up the stages at Knox Memorial and Oden Hall in An Enemy of the People: A Theater Project from America’s Hometown.… Read full story
Mount Vernon, OH – Audiences will be flocking to Knox Memorial Theatre, 112 East High Street for MTVarts’ latest artsIQ youth theater production “HONK! JR.” The musical, a contemporary and comic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s, The Ugly Duckling, takes place March 15 through 17.… Read full story
Educational Outreach and Public Performances for Classics Series
Mount Vernon OH – 04/01/2023 – MTVarts proudly presents the cast of Thornton Wilder’s iconic play Our Town. The play will be presented May 5th, 6th, and 7th at Knox Memorial Theater as part of MTVarts educational outreach, Classics Series.… Read full story
2022 Schedule
Chautauqua Series
“Spend an Evening With…”
Living History Performances
Masks are optional
The Winter Sanctuary and Community Family Players will present Charles Dickens’ classic story, “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 2-5 at The Woodward Opera House located in downtown Mount Vernon. Proceeds will benefit The Winter Sanctuary homeless shelter.
The Winter Sanctuary is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to provide a seasonal emergency shelter for the members of our community who experience homelessness.… Read full story
With support from the Ariel Foundation, PKAC and the Grand Hotel:
Chautauqua/Lyceum Series (14th Season) 2021 Schedule*
Held at the Grand Hotel (12 Public Square Mount Vernon Ohio)
*Continuation of the 2020 season delayed due to the outbreak of COVID-19
For more information visit www.elixirpresents.com
Tomorrow is opening night for MTVarts‘ “Frozen KIDS”! A shorter show than “Frozen JR” (on the Memorial stage next weekend), it features actors 8-12 and is designed with the littlest theater-goers in mind. Tickets are on sale now at mtvarts.com… Read full story