Musical Mayhem Productions

A nonprofit organization

$31,586 raised by 257 donors

90% complete

$35,000 Goal

About

Recognition

This Year we are raising funds to purchase a Used Box Truck to transport sets, props and costumes for our productions! All funds raised over the cost of the truck will go towards studio improvements!

Support the Arts. Support the Future.

Since opening our doors in June 2012, Musical Mayhem Productions, Inc. (MMP) has become a cornerstone of performing arts education in Elk Grove and Sacramento. Over the years, we've impacted thousands of young lives by producing more than 200 full-length, Broadway Jr., and Broadway Kids workshops and performances. From our humble beginnings with Disney's The Jungle Book, Kids, with just nine cast members and four shows, to our largest production, Disney's Frozen Jr., which involved 123 cast members and reached over 4,000 audience members, MMP continues to grow in both scale and impact.

But we don't just put on shows – we believe in the transformative power of the arts. MMP has produced over 60 school musicals, filling a crucial gap where performing arts education is often cut due to budget constraints. Through our partnerships with local charter schools and home-school programs, as well as after-school musicals at local elementary schools, we offer high-quality performing arts education to students who otherwise might not have access to these vital experiences.

Our Master Academy and Apprentice Academy programs are the heart of our educational mission. With a focus on Acting, Singing, and Dance, our students work year-round to develop their craft and achieve excellence. Our program also includes educational trips to top-tier destinations like Disneyland, Disney World, New York City, and the Junior Theatre Festival, where our students have earned national recognition for their outstanding performances. Most recently, we were honored with the Outstanding Performance award for our edit of Children of Eden Jr. at the Junior Theatre Festival in Sacramento.

As a pilot program for Musical Theatre International (MTI), MMP has had the incredible opportunity to produce new adaptations of Broadway shows for young performers before they are released to the public. Productions like The Drowsy Chaperone Jr., Cats, Jr., 13 The Musical Jr., Shrek Kids, Hans Christian Anderson, Jr., DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon, Jr., Dinsey's Dare To Dream, Jr., Once Upon A Once More Time, Jr, and Suffs, Jr. not only give our students an inside look at the creative process but also ensure that they are part of a legacy of shaping musical theater for future generations.

In 2024, we launched the Alumni Workshop Program and Field Trip Shows, allowing local elementary students the chance to experience live theater for the first time. Many of these students are introduced to the arts in a way that broadens their horizons and opens their minds to new avenues of self-expression. The power of the arts is immense, and ensuring that young people can access and appreciate live theater is crucial to sustaining its impact in our community. The cast of these productions are college age adults who were in the MMP program before aging out. It is a great full circle moment for them to inspire the new generation of young people - like they were once inspired years ago.

But we can't do it alone. We rely on the generosity of individuals like you to continue providing these life-changing opportunities. Your donation directly supports our ability to keep our programs running, offer scholarships to deserving students, and continue giving back to the community. Each year, our Master Academy students also create The Gift of Theatre Night, a charity event where we collect donations for various local causes, from children’s books for UC Davis Children's Hospital to pet toys for the Elk Grove Animal Shelter.

Whether you are passionate about performing arts education, community outreach, or fostering the next generation of talent, your support is invaluable. Every donation, big or small, helps us continue to nurture talent, build confidence, and give back to the community.

Join us in our mission to ensure that the arts remain a vital part of our children's education. Together, we can create a future where the arts continue to thrive, inspire, and transform lives.

Giving Activity

Mission

Musical Mayhem Productions is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit corporation in Elk Grove, CA that provides quality theater education for children and special needs adults through rehearsal and workshop classes. The educational classes enrich participants by expanding creativity and enhancing confidence while conveying the importance of Theater Arts to the community through educational, fun, and entertaining performances.

Needs

Musical Mayhem Productions is growing, and with that growth comes a very real, very practical need. Each season, we transport sets, costumes, props, sound equipment, and technical gear to rehearsal spaces, performance venues, schools, and community events throughout the Sacramento region. Right now, we rely on a patchwork of borrowed vehicles, personal cars, and costly rentals to make it all happen. It works, but just barely, and it limits how efficiently and safely we can serve our community.

Our goal for this year’s Big Day of Giving is to raise $35,000 to purchase a reliable used box truck. This single investment would be transformative. It would give us the ability to move large-scale set pieces and equipment in one trip, reduce wear and tear on volunteer vehicles, and eliminate ongoing rental costs that drain our program budget. More importantly, it would allow our team to focus less on logistics and more on what truly matters: creating high-quality, inclusive theatrical experiences for young performers and audiences.

A dedicated box truck would also expand what is possible for Musical Mayhem Productions. With dependable transportation, we can bring performances to more schools, underserved communities, and outdoor events, reaching young people who may not otherwise have access to live theater. This is not just about a vehicle. It is about increasing access, deepening impact, and supporting the continued growth of a creative home where kids can build confidence, connection, and joy through the arts.

With your support, we can turn this essential need into a long-term asset that powers every production, every outreach event, and every magical moment we create together.

Equity Statement

Musical Mayhem Productions is unwavering in our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and heard. We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of creativity and strive to create a space that amplifies the voices and talents of all young people. Through our work, we actively seek to nurture and empower the next generation of theatre artists, ensuring that the Theatre Arts remain an inclusive and accessible space for everyone.

MMP proudly celebrates and embraces both visible and invisible differences, including, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, culture, race, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion. We recognize that true equity requires ongoing reflection, action, and accountability, and we are dedicated to creating opportunities for all to thrive, learn, and grow together.