History
The Mendocino Theatre Company was incorporated as Mendocino Performing Arts Company in 1976. Their first full season was in 1977. Since then, they have produced over 240 main stage plays.
Specialties
The mission of the Mendocino Theatre Company is to produce plays of substance and excitement, ranging from the classics to the cutting edge, to nurture local talent, and to provide meaningful theatrical experiences for our local and visiting audiences. MTC is a vital component of both our coastal artistic community and the local economy. We are the embodiment of a uniquely talented group of actors, directors, designers and theatre technicians, all dedicated to creating theatrical magic within the intimate setting of our artistic home, the newly-remodeled, 75-seat Helen Schoeni Theatre. The historic black-box stage has been the site of over 200 productions since the company's founding in 1976. The comfortable lobby boasts a full bar offering cocktails, beer, wine and a variety of locally-made treats.