The Mariposa Arts Theatre Foundation (MAT) turned 50 in 2020! MAT has provided exciting and innovative theatre and film productions to our community. It has inspired and nurtured homegrown talent, volunteers and audience members of all ages.

John Chris Newton, a 30-year member of MAT for his talk: Mariposa Arts Theatre: 50 Years. Chris will present a history of MAT, from its humble beginnings to the present, including references to various productions over the years. He will also share MAT’s involvement with the Orillia Opera House, development and use of its workshop / theatre / rehearsal hall, Film Night, the long running “Oh Really Orillia,” and other interesting tidbits throughout MAT’s long history.