Our History

Morningside Theatre Company was founded in 2010 by EMC’s Jim Lansing, Kelly Newell and Jane Williams. With just nine student actors, many playing multiple roles, our little stage in Fellowship Hall became the fairytale world of Into the Woods JR. And from that moment on, summers in Morningside have never been quite the same! Our wonderful neighborhood families spread the word and over the years we have grown to multiple camps, classes and community events year round. The next generation at MTC has a new trio: Gigi deGrood, JJ Gisselquist and Ella Williams. We are so excited and grateful to continue to bring theatre to the Morningside neighborhood in our little church basement. This tiny stage sure packs a punch!

Big, Bold, Brave since 2010

Beauty and the Beast – March 2024

Peter and the Starcatcher – November 2023

Urinetown, The Musical – August & September 2023

Legally Blonde JR – July 2023

Aristocats KIDS – July 2023

Annie KIDS (Star Cast) – June 2023

Annie KIDS (Sun Cast) – June 2023

Mary Poppins – March 2023

Godspell JR – November 2022

The SpongeBob Musical – August 2022

Seussical KIDS – July 2022

Matilda JR – July 2022

Willy Wonka KIDS (Lollipop Cast) – June 2022

Willy Wonka KIDS (Bubblegum Cast) – June 2022

James and the Giant Peach JR – October 2021

Frozen KIDS (Purple Cast) – July 2021

Frozen KIDS (Blue Cast) – June 2021

Elf JR – June 2021

Super Happy Awesome News – July 2020

The Show Must Go Online – June 2020

A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS – July 2019

Legally Blonde JR – June 2019

Annie KIDS – June 2019

Shrek JR – June 2018

Seussical KIDS – June 2018

Godspell JR – July 2017

101 Dalmations KIDS – June 2017

Once Upon A Mattress – July 2016

Sleeping Beauty KIDS – June 2016

Pirates of Penzance – June 2015

Little Mermaid JR – June 2014

Honk JR – June 2013

Beauty and the Beast JR – June 2012

A Year With Frog and Toad – June 2011

Into the Woods JR – June 2010