Stagedoor Players Present: New Play Project

MCC Theatre - EXP Blackbox Studio

Sept 18 & 19 at 7 pm, Sept 19 at 2 pm

NPP – New Play Project is a new student-led new play theatre festival from Stage Door Players, inspired by the National Playwriting Program that our students participated in at the American College Theatre Festival. Students create the entire project—from the stories on the page to the performances on the stage. Student-written, student-directed, student-produced, and student-performed, NPP allows students to develop original plays together through a fast-paced, collaborative process culminating in staged readings.

Limited seating available 
 

The Art and Design Department at Mesa Community College presents their biennial group exhibition of artwork spanning a variety of genres and media including digital illustration, graphic design, fiber art, ceramics, woodworking, drawing, printmaking, painting, photography, installation art and more!

Featured artists include: Bob Adams, Malena Barnhart, César Bernal, Katelyn Blodgett, Brent Bond, Keegan Choffat, Laura Elder, Eric Fernandez, Dan Fogel, Allen Garns, Travis Ivey, Jon Jeffery, Gingher Leyendecker, Angel Luna, Mark Manno, Ann C. Morton, Raneem Mouslli, Ronna Nemitz, Brenda Newhouse, Amy Newton, Jeremy Schmidt, Linda M. Speranza, Jade Sullivan, Scott Taylor, Harmony Turley, Luke B. Watson, and Sam Wynne.
 

Meet the artists at a public reception on October 29 from 5 - 7 pm.

Content advisory: This exhibition contains some imagery depicting political violence, political satire, and self-harm. The MCC Art Gallery respects the freedom of individual artistic expression and works displayed do not necessarily represent the views of the Maricopa County Community Colleges District, Mesa Community College, or the Department of Art and Design.  Please discuss any questions or concerns with the Gallery Coordinator, Tracey Blocker.

Mesa Community College Concert Choir & Vocal Jazz Ensemble

December 10 at 7:30 pm

MCC Performing Arts Center

A night of breathtaking choral artistry. Reserve your seat for an evening of pure vocal magic. Both choirs will present an eclectic selection of warm seasonal favorites alongside contemporary twists on ancient choral music! 

Mark Simmons, Conductor

Gail Novak and Carly Bates, Collaborative Pianist

Mesa Community College Chamber Ensemble Concert - Lobby 

December 9 at 4:00 pm - PAC Lobby

Free Concert at the PAC Lobby, featuring various combo groups directed by MCC Music Instructors.

Mesa Community College Music Department Present: Percussion Showcase Concert 

December 9 at 7 pm - MCC Performing Arts Center

The MCC percussion ensemble is a diverse group of young percussionists performing contemporary literature from some of today's major composers.  Everything from multi-percussion duets to full ensemble pieces will be performed, which will include a variety of instruments such as marimbas, vibraphones, timpani, drum sets and more.

Mesa Community College presents Band, Community & Orchestra Concert:

December 8 at 7 pm at MCC Performing Arts Center  

The MCC Concert Band, Community Band and Community Orchestra get your tickets to the extraordinary right in your backyard. 

MCC Music Department Presents: The Guitar Ensemble

Dec 7 at 7 pm at MCC Performing Arts Center Lobby 

Enjoy a night of guitar music featuring the students of MCC

Mesa Community College Music Department Presents: Jazz/MPJE Jazz Concert

December 1 at 7 pm at MCC Performing Arts

Join us for an evening of jazz featuring three outstanding ensembles and three distinct musical styles.  Special guests, the ASU Latin Jazz Band, under the direction of Robert Carrillo, open the evening with the rhythms and energy of Latin jazz, followed by the MCC MPJE, directed by Nick Manson, with an exciting set of jazz fusion.  The MCC Jazz Band, under the direction of Paul Brewer, closes the evening with the music of the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and its signature mix of swing, soul, and groove.  

MCC Theatre and Film Arts Presents

Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon

MCC Theatre - December 4 -5, 10-11 at 7:30 pm and Dec. 5 & 12 at 2 pm 

Step back into the witty world of Jane Austen with Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, a warm, clever, and delightfully romantic sequel to Pride and Prejudice. Set two years after the novel ends, the holiday gathering at the grand Darcy estate brings together beloved characters alongside one unexpectedly charming heroine: the bookish, overlooked middle sister, Mary Bennet. Tired of living in the shadow of her siblings' whirlwind courtships, Mary finds her quiet life upended when an unexpected—and delightfully awkward—guest sparks her hopes for intellectual rivalry, independence, and true love. Penned by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, this sparkling comedy is packed with sharp banter, festive joy, and plenty of heart, making it the ultimate holiday treat for Austen diehards and theatre lovers alike!

MCC Theatre and Film Arts Presents: 

Orphee by Jean Cocteau 

MCC Theatre - April 30- May 1, May 6-7 at 7:30 pm and May 1 & 8 at 2 pm 

Step through the looking glass into Jean Cocteau’s mesmerizing, avant-garde reimagining of classic mythology in Orphée. Set in a haunting, surreal landscape where mirrors serve as portals to the underworld and Death glides among mortals disguised in chic elegance, this bold masterwork follows the celebrated poet Orphée on a perilous journey to reclaim his lost love, Eurydice. Pulsing with hypnotic theatrical magic, eerie poetry, and sharp avant-garde style, Cocteau turns the classic myth on its head to explore the intoxicating cost of artistic obsession, fate, and human passion. Elegant, uncanny, and brilliantly original, Orphée is a dreamlike theatrical experience that will leave you questioning where reality ends and the supernatural begins.