Menlo Players Guild (MPG), was founded in 1940, remains one of the oldest community theatre company of California until this year (2008). MPG has functioned as a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization and relying entirely on volunteer work to create theatre for and with the mid-peninsula community and on the generosity of theatre patrons like you. 

 

The philosophy of the company has been to actively welcomes and encourages participation from all members of the community, regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, or physical ability.  

 

In 2002, after some damage to the structure, the Burgess theatre located in Menlo Park and which hosted the company was demolished following a decision form the city not to retrofit the building but rather reclaim the land. It was a very sad and decisive day for the company and all theatre lovers.

 

MPG's mission has been to create performing arts productions in an environment that welcomes all members of the community to participate in and learn about theatre, regardless of their experience level, age, or background.  In addition,  MPG has been dedicated to providing excellent, affordable performing arts productions. It has been MPG’s goal to ensure that all members of our community have access to the art, culture, ideas, and skills that theatre offers to its audience and its creators.