About Dixon Community Theater

About Us
Dixon Community Theater mission is to create opportunities for community participation and to enrich, educate and entertain. Show productions serve as a testament to the incredible talent within our local community and provide actors, directors, and crew members a platform to showcase their skills. Dixon Community Theatre is united by a shared passion for the arts and a dedication to enriching the local community through cultural experiences. We are a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Our Activities:

Show Productions- high-quality productions that bring our community together. From classic plays to innovative performances, we provide diverse, engaging theater for all ages to enjoy year-round.

Education- Unlock creativity with our dynamic theater classes! Offering hands-on learning for all skill levels, we empower students to explore acting, improvisation, and technical theater in a supportive environment.

Outreach- We’re committed to giving back through outreach programs, bringing theater arts to schools and underserved communities, fostering cultural awareness, and inspiring the next generation of performers.

Cultural Investment:

Local Culture -Our theater's productions encourage residents to preserve and celebrate our local culture. These events foster a sense of belonging and pride in our community, motivating individuals to engage in volunteerism and community action.
Community Building -By investing in Dixon Community Theater, you're investing in the heart of our community. You're ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality arts experiences that enrich their lives and strengthen our collective bonds.

Our Story

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Dixon Community Theater is to create opportunities for community participation and to enrich, educate and entertain, in
order to make our community a more conscious and compassionate place.

Looking for a fresh way to reconnect with friends for some fun social time? Join us as we launch the new Dixon Community Theater. Are you at
home, feeling isolated but ready to jump into your next big adventure?

Calling all creatives! It’s time to explore your artistic side!

T H E T E A M

Our Founders

Abel Cornejo
Artistic Director

Richard Farshler
Co-Founder

The Board of Directors

President - Cheryl Sommers
Vice-President- Kelly Pidgeon James
Secretary - David Akinson
Treasurer - Shauna Manina
Board Member - Abel Cornejo, Founding Director
Board Member - Richard Farshler
Board Member- David Cripe
Board Member- Angel Gatchel
Teen Ambassador- Joshua Benson

LEGACY STATEMENT
The original Dixon Community Theater was a vital component in the cultural landscape of our city. Some of the original members included: Richard Farshler, Ray Mince, Martha Emigh, Jean Henderson, Kevin Kuban, Linda Sykes, Marime Burton and many more.
Show productions took place in various venues including the Anderson Auditorium, the Dixon High School Theater and the Outdoor stage. We acknowledge the hard work, creativity and the many community actors and artists who made magic on stage, earning an outstanding reputation in Northern California.

OUR NEW START-UP STORY
In early 2021, Linda Bologna and Abel Cornejo embarked on an exciting journey to revive the Dixon Community Theater amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic. A group decided to meet once a week via Zoom and started a Reader's Theater group. The purpose was to be able to read scripts and scenes live. Eventually this led to two successful Zoom shows: “Whispering Pines Trailer Park Christmas” and “Dastardly Deeds at the Dixon Depot.”
A desire to transition to in-person events emerged in the summer of 2023. By December of that year, the Dixon Community Theater proudly collaborated with the Dixon Historical Society. Together they presented “Christmas Miracle in Dixon” as a centerpiece of the enchanting downtown Dixon tree lighting celebration. This collaborative endeavor truly embodies our dedication to fostering the arts within our community.

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