Upcoming Events
It Happens at the MAC
Matt York Sings Johnny Cash
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Songs & Stories: Matt York sings Johnny Cash
September 19, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Matt York returns to the MAC stage with the Songs and Stories of Johnny Cash!
Unplugged: Dennis Cook & Matt Richard
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Unplugged 9/25 1st Seating 7:00pm - Cook/Richard
September 25, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
Unplugged 9/25 2nd Seating 8:30pm - Cook/Richard
September 25, 2026
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Experience an intimate concert with Matt Richard and Paul Del Nero!
Improv Theater Workshop
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Improv Workshop Fri 10/02
October 2, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Jump into improv! Play games, explore movement and voice, and discover how anything can happen when you let creativity lead.
Silk Painting Workshop
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Silk Painting - Saturday, October 3
October 3, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Explore the magical process of painting on silk!
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After School Youth Theater
Sessions in 2026
The MAC is pleased to announce its after school theater program for ages 9-12. Young actors in this interactive afternoon program will explore multiple facets of theater craft. Activities may include acting, improvisation, theater games, scene study and exploration, script analysis, and movement for the stage.
Students should wear comfortable clothes each day.
Fall Session 1
After School Youth Theater (ages 9-12)
Mondays: September 21 - November 2 (6 weeks, no class October 12)
Youth Theater Class
3:00-5:00pm in the MAC Theater (2 hours, 6 weeks)
$195 for MAC members | $225 for nonmembers
Garrett Olson joined the MAC as our ArtStart Music and Movement teacher in 2025 and served as our program director for our new summer camp, All Things Theater. He has also taught/teaches several acting workshops for adults at the MAC.
Olson is a professional working actor, director, screenwriter, film maker, song writer, seasoned fight director/stunt coordinator, intimacy director/choreographer captain and safety/accessibility consultant for stage and screen. He is currently the Technical Director and Associate Artistic Director for the WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company, co-founder and one of the managing/creative producers for Danu Pictures, and is the former Technical Director/acting coach/accessibility consultant for the Boston Zombie Apocalypse. An accomplished teaching artist and combatant instructor, Garrett’s classes in public speaking, acting, staged violence, and improv are crafted for students of all levels and abilities. Classes include adaptive programs to accommodate all abilities creating a truly immersive and inclusive opportunity for learning and growth.
Information and registration at link in comments
Youth Theater – Marion Art Center – The MAC!
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Youth Theater Youth Theater at the MAC The MAC is pleased to announce its after school theater program for ages 9-12. Young actors in this interactive afternoon program will explore multiple facets of...1 CommentComment on Facebook
Registration & Info: www.marionartcenter.org/youth-theater/
NEW! Acting Class Scene Study for Adults
With Instructors Jess Ellis-Wilson and Garrett Olson
Fall Session 1, 2026 - 6 weeks
Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm, 2 hours each
Sept 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 4 (no class October 14)
in the MAC's Patsy Francis Gallery (upstairs)
$195 for MAC members | $225 for nonmembers
Scene Study Class for Adults
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce a new scene study and acting class for adults. If you have ever wondered what it takes to stand up on the stage—or if you are coming back to acting after some other roads traveled—then this is the class for you! Dive into acting in this exploratory class in a supportive environment with experienced instructors to guide you along the way.
In this 6-week class you will dissect classic texts or scenes from modern plays, dust off your funny bone with theater games, and explore the fundamentals of acting. Practice reading texts, character analysis, voice work and beyond.
Whether you want to prepare for an upcoming audition at the MAC or elsewhere—or do something new you've never tried before—all are welcome to this space where your creativity can flourish.
Link in comments for registration and information.
Adult Music & Movement – Marion Art Center – The MAC!
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Adult Music & Movement Music, Dance, Theater & Movement for Adults LINK TO Visual Arts Programs NEW Acting Class Scene Study for Adults With Instructors Jess Ellis-Wilson and Garrett Olson Fall Sessio...1 CommentComment on Facebook
Registration & Information: www.marionartcenter.org/adult-music-movement/
Dance Academy starts on September 21 and runs all the way through December 14th. It is a classically taught dance studio that fosters individuality and fun for dancers of all ages and experience levels.
This relaxed dance program provides extraordinary dance instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, and also touches on contemporary, hip-hop, and gymnastics — all in a safe, fun learning environment.
As the only program of its kind in the SouthCoast, MAC Dance Academy offers an alternative to traditional dance studios. We do not require yearly dance commitments, long rehearsal hours each week, expensive costumes, or long recitals. The MAC dance program offers a more laid back option for children who wish to practice or learn new skills, meet others, and have fun.
PRESCHOOL/KINDERSTEP (ages 2.5-5)
Mondays, 4:15-5:00pm (45 minutes each)
Cost per 12-week session: $225 MAC members, $260 nonmembers
ELEMENTARY/TUMBLING (ages 5-9)
Mondays, 5:00-6:00 pm (60 minutes each)
Cost per 12-week session: $290 MAC members, $330 for nonmembers
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Information and registration at www.marionartcenter.org/mac-dance-academy/
Our popular Unplugged is back. This time we welcome Dennis Cook & Matt Richard to our intimate upstairs venue for two shows on September 25th. Sublime. Shows at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets link in the comments. See you there!
Unplugged: Dennis Cook & Matt Richard – Marion Art Center – The MAC!
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Tickets for one seating (approx. 1 hour per set) $15 MAC members | $20 nonmembers Limited tickets! 24 people per seating – advanced reservations strongly recommendedTickets going fast! Join us for an evening of Songs & Stories from the life of Johnny Cash, by Matt York with Angelica Vendetti. Link in comments for tickets!
Matt York Sings Johnny Cash – Marion Art Center – The MAC!
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in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater Doors open at 6:30pm | General Admission Tickets: $20 MAC members | $25 nonmembers2 CommentsComment on Facebook
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