Phoenix Creative Collective
The MySpace of offshoot, Merced-based theatrical organizations.
08/04/2026
Owen is an amazing theater volunteer and student. He’s decided (or his dad has) to raise money for United Way Merced and go over the edge of the Tioga apartments on August 15th. Let’s support Owen and his craziness and, if he raises enough, his dad has to go over too!
We are so thankful for everyone that has participated in any of our wackiness over the last year! We look forward to sharing even more crazy stuff we are thinking about in the next few weeks. Get ready for Year 3? Year 4? We don’t know, we’re just a baby bird.
07/23/2026
This weekend!!!!!!
Ahoy, mateys!
Set sail with our College for Kids Theater Camp as they present How I Became a Pirate!
Join Braid Beard and his comical pirate crew as they recruit young Jeremy Jacob on a treasure-hunting adventure filled with laughs, music, and unforgettable lessons about family, friendship, and discovering that the greatest treasures can't be found on any map.
Bring the whole family and support these talented young performers!
Performance Dates
Friday, July 24 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 25 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Tickets
$17 General Admission
$14 Students, Seniors, Military & Children under 12
Parking permits are required.
Purchase tickets at the link in our bio or at the box office one hour before each performance.
07/20/2026
This week. Don’t miss this
You’re invited!
Join the Merced County Arts Council for our MAC Showcase & Annual Meeting! Celebrate creativity, community, and milestones at the MAC as we welcome new board members and officers and present the Arts Angel and Arts Advocate awards. In honor of the MAC’s 30th Anniversary, enjoy cake and refreshments, live music by Curfew Jazz, and performances by the South Pacific Dance Company, MAC Theater Camp, Vatthanatham Lao Foundation, and more.
Mark your calendar for this Thursday, July 23, at 5:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Free and open to everyone, so bring a friend!
Multicultural Arts Center
645 W. Main Street
Merced, CA 95340
06/21/2026
This was such an incredibly difficult decision. We want to thank everyone that auditioned, turned in tapes, and even showed interest.
As to the cast, congratulations and we will send word about next steps on Monday.
We are looking forward to working with Playhouse Merced to get Come From Away up and in the air for August.
06/15/2026
Thank you to the cast, crew, artistic team, patrons and Merced County Arts Council for making You Can’t Take it With You so amazing!!!!! We have the best volunteers and supporters and working with Merced Perennial Players was awesome. We can’t wait to see what they do next.
Finally thank you Central Valley Opportunity Fund for their support which allows us to create theater in Merced!!!!!
06/14/2026
Today is the last chance to catch "You Can't Take It With You" at The MAC! Final performance at 2:00.
Hilarious, heartwarming, and thoroughly liberating, this crazy comedy about finding joy in life is brought to you by Phoenix Creative Collective and our friends at Perennial Players, and sponsored graciously by Central Valley Opportunity Fund. All performances at The MAC June 5-14!
Get your tickets now at: https://bit.ly/takeitwithyoumerced
06/13/2026
There is so much happening this weekend. What are you gonna do?
06/12/2026
Tonight we're back! "You Can't Take It With You" starts its final weekend tonight at The MAC.
Hilarious, heartwarming, and thoroughly liberating, this crazy comedy about finding joy in life is brought to you by Phoenix Creative Collective and our friends at Perennial Players, and sponsored graciously by Central Valley Opportunity Fund. All performances at The MAC June 5-14!
Get your tickets now at: https://bit.ly/takeitwithyoumerced
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Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 2pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 2pm - 8pm |
| Friday | 2pm - 8pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 6pm |