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THE MUCK 1925 2025
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LETTER FROM OUR CEO
Dear Muck Friends and Family,
Thank you for celebrating this Year of Many Milestones with us. We’ve been talking quite a bit about how 2025 marks 100 years since the building of the Mansion. But it’s also 50 years since the Muckenthaler Family donated the property to be used to “enrich the human spirit through the arts,” 30 Years since our first Car Show, and this will be the 20th Annual Jazz Festival.
How do we put into words, or numbers, the impact The Muck has had on the community in the past century? More than 1000 performances have taken place on our stage, hundreds of artists have had their work in our gallery, over 5000 locals have gotten married here, 2000 cars have registered for our car show and close to 10,000 school kids have come through on tours, or seen a show, or had their graduations here. We know of families where SIX generations have taken classes here.
That’s why when people call The Muck “a hidden gem” we always take a step back. We’re not hidden at all. We are the embedded, ingrained, cherished, valued, forward-thinking leader of arts and education in this region. And at the same time, we are you.
We’re thrilled to have you celebrate with us during this milestone year. Whether that means you join us on our trip to Switzerland, Austria, and Germany to visit where the Muckenthalers originated, whether you send your kids to summer camp, bring your family to an ECT show celebrating the Centennial this fall, or attend the art gallery exhibit of work by our founding Board Member Florence Arnold, we’re glad you’re on this journey with us.
Now, I have some ideas about our second century. Let’s talk.
Farrell Hirsch, CEO
WE ARE A CELEBRATION OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT THROUGH THE ARTS
The Muck’s mission is to spark the imagination and encourage the creativity of its community through art exhibitions, music, and community outreach, all made possible through the innovative use of the historic Muckenthaler Estate.
The Mansion itself is getting ready to celebrate an historic birthday. The estate, consisting of an 18-room mansion and the surrounding 8.5 acre grounds, was built in 1925 by Walter and Adella Muckenthaler and has been recognized by the National Register of Historic Places since 1999. In 1965, Harold Muckenthaler donated the mansion to the city of Fullerton, with the stipulation that his childhood home be used as a public cultural center.
That means the 2025 Centennial is right around the corner. In preparation we’ve hired new landscape architects who will be transforming the green spaces on our campus this year. And for the first time we’ll have all of our irrigation automated. We will be expanding our sculpture garden and the new Pat and Rose Young Art Studio will have been open for over a year.
And 2025 itself promises to be a year full of eye popping celebrations of the vision of the founding family of this organization. We always make a point of reminding you that whatever artform you use to indulge your senses, as a teacher, a student, or as a patron, you should make the Muck your artistic home.
President Chris Barnhill
Treasurer Brent Adams
Secretary Tara Gurlides
At Large
David Schindele, Joni Stein, Barbara Gregory, Scott Dowds, Tom Polson, Staci Anaya, Julie Nievas-Barajas, Yvonne Colacion, Michelle Knowles, Anitra Kyees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Past Presidents
Fred Ouweleen, Jane Parker, Bob McNutt, Patricia House
Jazz Festival Producers
Jeff Sotzing and Bill Cunliffe
Advisory Board
Laura Dean-Richardson, Annabella Pritchard, Jim Williams, Sally Williams, Jerry Wolf
Member, Innovations Center
Walter Clark
Ambassadors
Don Albert, Marty Burbank, Marianne Dolan, Dan Kiernan, Irene Lange, John Phelps, Young Shin Kim
Dr. James Young Arts Legacy Award Selection Committee
Joe Arnold*, Brook Aston, Lauralyn Eschner*, Bob Jensen*, Hannah Kim, Elvia Rubalcava, Vicki Schindele*, Dave Schindele
*Previous Recipient
Muckenthaler Staff
Chief Executive Officer
Farrell Hirsch
Chief Operations Officer
Janette Pyun
Chief Programs Officer
Adam England
Chief Education Officer
Stephannie Vicuña
Communications Director
Callie Prendiville Johnson
Development Director
Shereen Youssef
Technical Director
Ron Maurer
Facilities Manager
Scott Christensen
Lead Artist
Willie Tabata
Receptionist
Samantha Starkman
Receptionist
Ann Milazzo
43% off Performances (excludes Jazz Festival and Electric Company Theatre production)
10% off Classes for member
Exclusive members-only events and cocktail hours Includes Individual Benefits plus: 10% off Classes 10% off Summer Arts Camps
Includes Family Benefits plus:
Two season tickets to all shows, including Jazz Festival and Electric Company Theatre performances.
Two tickets to our annual Gala Free Gallery Admission Weekly concierge service Special double ticket days Exclusive Golden Ticket Member events For additional donations, corporate-level sponsorships, or more information please contact CEO Farrell Hirsch, 714-738-6595 or email Farrell@themuck.org / Shereen@themuck.org
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SCULPTURE GARDEN
The Wave | Daniel Miller
Papua New Guinea Story Poles Godot | Bret Price
Untitled | Simi Dabah
Untitled | Sofia Enriquez
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… The Muck provides arts education beyond our walls in a wide variety in of spaces: the elementary schools of the Lowell Joint School District, in Anaheim libraries and community centers, and in our prison arts programs. (Photo by Peter Merts)
… The Muck collaborates with other Fullerton arts institutions, including the Fullerton Museum Center, which will be featuring The Muck in two of their upcoming shows: The Muckenthaler: A Visual Celebration of 100 Years will celebrate the centennial of The Muck while Beyond Confinement: The Untold Stories, will focus on arts and programming for incarcerated individuals, including Muck programs.
ART GALLERY
FJUHSD STUDENT ART SHOW
This annual exhibition features the work of 100 talented high school students from La Habra, Fullerton, Troy, Sunny Hills, Sonora, Buena Park, La Visa, and La Sierra. The collection is judged by their own art teachers and is comprised of a variety of mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, etc. Who will be the next Pablo Picasso or Florence Arnold?
January 23 - February 9
FLORENCE ARNOLD: HARD EDGE VISIONARY
Florence (Flossie) Millner Arnold was a local hero of Fullerton culture. A founding board member of The Muck, this centennial year is the perfect time to showcase this local treasure. She was a music teacher for much of her career. In the 1950s, she started painting and became actively involved in the arts, a passion that would consume the rest of her life. Her list of cultural contributions to the city of Fullerton is staggering: She became president of the Orange County Art Association, was a member of the AmericanEuropean Cultural Exchange, co-founder and chairman of the annual “Night in Fullerton” (which she started in 1966), a member of the City of Fullerton Cultural and Fine Arts Commission, chairman of the Bicentennial Committee for Art in Public Places for the city of Fullerton, and president of the CSUF Art Alliance.
February 20 - March 30
ART GALLERY
THE SECRET WORKS OF DR. SEUSS
Illustrator by day, surrealist by night, Dr. Seuss created a body of irrepressible work that redefines this American icon as an iconographic American artist. The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss often shows a side of the artist that most readers, familiar with him through his classic children’s books, have never seen. These “Midnight Paintings,” along with significant drawings and sculpture, were often created by Dr. Seuss at night for his own personal enjoyment and were rarely, if ever, exhibited during his lifetime.
June 5 - August 3
Margaret Garcia The Los Angeles native began her career as a muralist, involved in the murals that swept through the 1984 Olympics.
Identified as one of 24 artists who have had an impact on LA Art, Garcia’s work consists of oil paintings saturated with a wildly expressive palette. Flat compositional space is firmly rooted is the tradition of Mexican folk art. Her paintings are in the collections of LACMA, the Laguna Art Museum and the personal collection of Cheech Marin. “I define Chicano art by creating it,” Garcia states. “My work is personal and also embraces the cultural common ground of my community and the history of Los Angeles.”
August 14 - September 26
MARGARET GARCIA
PERFORMANCES Invoke
Merry Wives of Windsor
January 23
Invoke (Nick Montopoli, violin/banjo/ vocals; Zach Matteson, violin/vocals; Karl Mitze, viola/mandolin/vocals; Geoff Manyin, cello/vocals) successfully dodges even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. The multi-instrumental quartet encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism.
February 6
The Merry Wives of Windsor is a twelve-piece folk band of women based in Pasadena. Blending elements of folk music from the British Isles and the Americas, the foundation of the Merry Wives’ sound is rich vocal harmonies, with support and ornamentation by traditional and contemporary folk instruments. Their repertoire includes traditional Irish pieces and original compositions, and their performance styles range from bawdy scripted shows to amplified concerts.
WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT
February 10 - March 5 Presented by Electric Company Theatre, tickets available at
WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour is one of the most toured plays in the contemporary history of theatre! No rehearsals. No director. No set. AND a different actor reads the script cold for the first time at each performance. Since its joint premiere in 2011 in Edinburgh and Summerworks Festival, WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT has been translated into more than 30 different languages and been performed over 3000 times by some of the biggest names in theatre and film including actors John Hurt, Whoopi Goldberg, and Nathan Lane. For twelve nights audiences will experience a show that is being cold-read - which means the actor has never seen the script before.
Jazz Preview
February 13
Jazz Fest Preview: An exclusive private performance for Golden Ticket and Jazz Fest Pass Holders led by Bill Cunliffe.
Gregory Page Plays the Songs of Leon Redbone
February 20
London born songwriter Gregory Page is a charismatic cowboy crooner. His Tin Pan Alley-style originals have long drawn comparison to the late great enigmatic musician Leon Redbone. Now, Gregory tips his fedora to the man himself in a show that evokes the character of Leon Redbone without becoming the character. Page neither reprises nor impersonates Redbone. Instead, we get an original event that celebrates the man, the music and myth. Not just a concert, a time machine!
Ilya YakushEV
February 27
Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev returns to The Muck. With many awards and honors to his credit, he continues to astound and mesmerize audiences at major venues on three continents. In the 2023-24 season, Yakushev performed as a piano soloist with San Luis Obispo Symphony, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Glacier Symphony, and Panama City Symphony in addition to over 40 recitals in North America and Europe.
Presented by Electric Company Theatre, tickets available at electriccompanytheatre.org
Fullerton: Our Town (A Little Bit Wilder!)
March 4
The next installment of ECT’s annual show for elementary school students honors the 100th anniversary of the building of the Muck, while giving a wink and a nod to one of America’s greatest playwrights. Fullerton: Our Town (A Little Bit Wilder!) will explore a day in Fullerton in 1925, paying homage to one of the great American plays, Our Town by Thornton Wilder. Students will imagine a day in the life in Fullerton a century ago, exploring morning, noon, and night in the citrus groves, the oil fields, the downtown buildings, and the new Fox Theatre and Muckenthaler home.
Estani Frizzell
March 6
Multi-faceted singer/songwriter, Estani Frizzell, known for her array of musical style, delivers a unique vibe. Her fluidity of verse and flexibility of style makes for a smooth transition through musical boundaries. She writes catchy hooks and melodies for a variety of sonic and lyrical tastes ranging from Latin soul, acoustic singer/songwriter, and jazz, to salsa, and other Latin genres.
Praties
March 13
The Praties are a Celtic Traditional/ Rock band based in Southern California. Their members have played in several Celtic and Rock bands, and Historical Reenactment Bands in venues all over Central and Southern California, and Las Vegas, giving them a unique sound like no other Celtic Band. Their repertoire consists of traditional Celtic, as well as traditional American songs and tunes, with Classic Rock Celtic Punk and pirate shanty tossed into the mix for good measure!
Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna
March 20
Hailing from Valparaiso, Chile, singersongwriter Pascuala Ilabaca is a unique and treasured voice in both the Latin American and World Music scenes. In little over a decade, she has released six albums and performed on multiple world tours. She is known for her flamboyant and refreshing performances. Having traveled across the world to share their thoughtful and fun mashup of genre and culture, Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna will put on a show you do not want to miss.
March 27
GReg Adamson
Greg Adamson is a cellist, conductor, theater director, and music educator. He is a four time nominee for the Grammy Music Educator award. Mr. Adamson taught in the Fullerton School District’s All the Arts for All the Kids program for over twenty years, and served on the All the Arts for All the Kids board of directors. He is the co-director and conductor of the Fullerton String Orchestra, which is funded and supported by the All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation. Now in its 10th year, the orchestra boasts a membership of 70 young string players from Fullerton School District and beyond. As a cellist he has performed at Disney Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Kodak Theatre, Honda Center, the Vatican, and Radio City Music Hall, among others, and has collaborated with such diverse artists as Elton John, Dr. Dre, Andrea Bocelli, Rod Stewart, and Guns ‘n Roses.
Joselyn & Don
April 3
Montana natives turned Angelenos, married artists and modern folk duo Joselyn & Don’s intoxicating music feels like a walk through mountain wildflowers and Southern California Joshua trees.
The Nick Yee Quartet
April 10
Nick Yee has performed with such musical legends as Yo-Yo Ma, Bobby Mcferrin, Lynn Harrell, Doc Severinsen, Gary Graffmann, and David Shifrin. On this evening, join the Nick Yee Quartet aboard the TITANIC (as recreated at The Muck) as they play selections from the White Star Line’s Song Book, interact with the passengers and crew of the ill-fated ship, and have a true “night to remember.”
Olaguay
April 17
Olaguay is made of five friends who come from around the globe, from New York, to Vienna, to Barcelona and back, with one common goal: generate high spirited musical energy that transports you to a different time and place and makes you want to move your body. Their playbook comes from a short-lived era in Tropical music when artists from Colombia, Peru, and Mexico were replacing traditional instrumentation with fuzzy electric guitars, psychedelic sound effects, and analog synthesizers to bring a fresh new sound to the classic Cumbias, Gaitas and Porros. The end result was dazzling. The bands were prolific and inventive. It is Olaguay’s immense pleasure to bring our favorite songs from this immense catalog of obscure gems to new audiences.
April 24
Join us for an evening of Music, Magic, and Mystery with John Guastaferro. In this 90-minute feature performance, John will share world-class magic and live performances of original Spanish, Jazz, and Flamenco guitar. This is entertainment that truly captivates the senses. Prepare to experience wonder and transport yourself wherever your imagination takes you.
John Guastaferro
Gaby Moreno
May 1
Since moving to Los Angeles from her native Guatemala, singer-songwriter-producer Gaby Moreno has released eight albums and earned 4 GRAMMY nominations for her albums. She is also a 5 time nominee and winner of a Latin GRAMMY for “Best New Artist.” Over her career, Moreno has shared the international stage with music luminaries such as Tracy Chapman, Ani DiFranco, Hugh Laurie and The Copper Bottom Band, Chris Thile, Punch Brothers, Nickel Creek, Buena Vista Social Club, Calexico, David Gray, Los Lobos, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Taj Mahal, Jackson Browne, Van Dyke Parks and many more. She has had the honor of performing several times at Lincoln Center in NYC and The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
May 8
Fullerton Jazz Orchestra with Ken Peplowski
Ken Peplowski has recorded over 70 CDs as a soloist, and close to 400 as a sideman – some of the artists he’s performed/recorded with include Charlie Byrd, Mel Torme, Rosemary Clooney, Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops, Hank Jones, Peggy Lee, Bill Charlap, Woody Allen, Benny Goodman, and Madonna. He travels at least half of every year, playing clubs, concert halls, colleges, and pops concerts. He has headlined the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Birdland Jazz Club, the Blue Note, and Dizzy’s Club amongst many other venues.
Glenn Cashman
May 15
Glenn Cashman and friends celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Muck Jazz! From 2005-17, Glenn served as Founding Artistic Director of the Muckenthaler Jazz Festival and on May 15 he returns for a special celebratory concert.
Nick Mancini Collective
May 22
Vibraphonist/Marimbist and Composer Nick Mancini began his professional career as a drummer. Nick has performed and recorded with such diverse luminaries as Arturo Sandoval, Peter Erskine, Poncho Sanchez, Solange, Kenny Werner, Amos Lee, and Jennifer Holliday. Nick has appeared at some of New York’s most notable venues such as The World Famous Apollo Theater; Showtime at the Apollo, Birdland, and Joe’s Pub. In LA he performs at The Blue Whale, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Friday Night Jazz series, ACE Theater, Catalina Jazz Club, Vibrato, Zipper Hall, Vitello’s, and the Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center.
Katie Thiroux Group
May 29
A triple threat talent, Katie Thiroux has garnered considerable attention for her bravura bass playing, assured singing and compelling compositions. Her most recent album, “Off Beat,” from Grammy nominated label, Capri Records, collected rave reviews and was awarded a “Best Album Of 2017” by Downbeat Magazine and is featured on Emirates Airlines. She has received many awards including “Debut Record of the Year” from the Huffington Post, All About Jazz, Jazz Journalists Association and “Top 5 Debut Records of the Year” from NPR Jazz Critics Poll. Other accolades include being a 2015 semifinalist in the Thelonious Monk Competition, featured on WBGO’s “The Checkout,” Downbeat Magazine “Player Profile” and NPR feature.
IN THE HEIGHTS
June 2 - 25
Lin Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.
Marvin “Smitty”
Smith Octet
June 5
Marvin “Smitty” Smith has recorded 200 albums with various artists, as well as two solo albums. He has toured with, among others, Sting, Dave Holland, Sonny Rollins, Willie Nelson and Steve Coleman. He is a former member of the New York Jazz Quartet, and was the drummer for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno band, led by Kevin Eubanks, from January 30, 1995 until the show’s end.
June 12
Grant Geissman Group
Grant Geissman is a popular Contemporary Jazz recording artist, with sixteen albums released under his own name. Geissman also co-wrote the music for all twelve seasons of the hit CBS-TV series Two and a Half Men, for all six seasons of the hit CBSTV series Mike & Molly, and has also contributed specialty music for a number of other TV shows. As a studio guitarist he has recorded with such artists as Quincy Jones, Steve Tyrell, Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello, Chuck Mangione (playing the nowlegendary guitar solo on Chuck’s 1978 hit “Feels So Good”), Van Dyke Parks, Brian Wilson, Inara George, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Paula Abdul, Ringo Starr, Keiko Matsui, David Benoit, Placido Domingo, Luis Miguel, and Julio Iglesias.
Turn The Page
June 19
Turn the Page - a Fullerton based Tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band brings back the soundtrack of a generation as they faithfully recreate all the “Classic” Bob Seger Hits. You will feel as though you’ve been transported back to Detroit’s Cobo Hall as you relive “Old Time Rock and Roll”, “Night Moves”, “Against The Wind”, and “Turn the Page” the way they were meant to be experienced…. Live, on the concert stage!
Lyric Opera Orange County
June 26
Lyric Opera Orange County returns to the Muck for a third year! LOOC’s mission is to engage with a modern and diverse audience by offering meaningful musical experiences that honor the operatic repertoire, feature artistic excellence, and present timely showcases of a traditional art form. They strive to entertain and educate by weaving traditional and innovative offerings into the rich cultural tapestry of the region as the premier organization for operatic excellence in Orange County.
Sara Petite
July 10
Meet Sara Petite, a fiery Americana singer-songwriter from San Diego, CA, who has torn up stages for the past 15 years with her band. She has released seven albums and played many stages and venues over the years playing with her band and solo as a headliner or a solo performer. Some of the artists she’s opened for are Todd Snider, Lucinda Williams, Josh Turner, Lonestar, The Beat Farmers, John Eddie, Marty Stuart, Railroad Earth, and Rhett Miller.
July 17
Alley Cats
A musical and comedy show featuring the greatest hits of the 50s and 60s, The Alley Cats’ unparalleled Doo Wop show blends America’s most known and loved music with comedy and showmanship that had Muck audiences begging for their return!
Nic and Desi
July 24
NIC+DESI sing, dance and share their love story in this duo celebration of classic and contemporary Broadway! Following star turns on Broadway and in numerous nationally touring musicals, theatrical power couple Nicolas Dromard and Desireé Davar created this new duo act to be able to share their love of song and dance with venues worldwide. In this high-energy show, NIC+DESI bring audiences on their journey of love while performing stage and screen favorites, from Great American Songbook standards (“Shall We Dance,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “I Won’t Dance”) to hits from their favorite roles in Broadway’s JERSEY BOYS, WEST SIDE STORY, OKLAHOMA!, WICKED, and more!
LP and The Vinyl
July 31
Renowned jazz, blues and gospel singer Leonard Patton teamed up with the critically acclaimed Danny Green Trio to form LP And The Vinyl. The band’s wide array of influences includes everything from jazz, R&B, and rock, to 80’s and 90’s hits, Brazilian music, and classical music. Blending these sounds together, LP And The Vinyl has created a highly unique and personal approach to music-making that leaves its audiences energized and craving more.
Sean Oliu
August 7
Sean Oliu returns to the Muck! Sean tenderly breathes fresh life into the timeless essence of traditional country music. Grounded in authenticity, his songs and his voice resonate with both nostalgia and the pulse of the present. In 2023, Sean had the honor of opening shows for Grammy Award-winner LeAnn Rimes culminating with his debut performance at the legendary Ryman Auditorium, a performance that won a three-minute standing ovation.
La Banda Morisca
August 14
Formed by musicians from different backgrounds who converge in traditional and rooted music, with the desire to experiment and evoke the cultural heritage of ancient al-Andalus and its reflection in the sound of present-day Andalusia, the Maghreb and the Near East.Inspired by this Andalusian heritage and by traditional ballads, the group offers a creative and original vision of a repertoire that mixes the eastern and western influences of the Mediterranean with the spirit of traditional flamenco and Andalusian rock.
Urban Renewal Project
August 21
The Urban Renewal Project is a sixteen-piece collective known for its genre-bending original music combining elements of jazz, hiphop and vintage soul, and its explosive live performances that have captivated audiences from SXSW to the Java Jazz Festival.
Muck Annual Gala
August 23
The Annual Muck Gala: Join us as we celebrate the centennial of The Muck in a Great Gatsbyinspired soiree! Enjoy an evening of dancing, food by Colette’s Catering, and 1920s decadence.
Savi and the Hot Toddies
August 28
Savi and the Hot Toddies! Hailing from the vibrant musical hub of Los Angeles, Savi has effortlessly woven her enchanting melodies with some of the city’s most illustrious orchestras, leaving the audience awe-inspired. Her versatility shines through as she navigates through genres with ease, encompassing jazz, classical, opera, musical theater, folk, and pop.
September 4
Known for her powerful voice and vibrant stage presence, Ammoye’s music blends reggae with gospel, soul, R&B, and dancehall, creating a unique and compelling sound. Her lyrical themes often focus on love, justice, and unity, reflecting her deep spiritual and social consciousness.
Ammoye
Hannah Kim
September 11
As a lyric soprano, Hannah Kim embraces a wide variety of musical genres such as opera, musical theater, oratorio, recital, and concert works. Selected as one of the singers to accompany Andrea Bocelli in his west coast tour, she had the privilege of performing in some of the largest and most prestigious performing venues in the U.S.
Craic in the Stone
September 18 Tickets: TheMuck.org | 714-738-6595
Craic in the Stone has been a unique and shining light in the SoCal Irish folk/ rock music scene since 2013. With four studio albums and headlining shows at venues like Segerstrom Center, the band is tight, and the show is a feast for the eyes and ears. They always bring the Craic whenever they play.
Stephanie Chou
September 25
Stephanie Chou is a composer, saxophonist, and singer based in New York City. She blends Chinese musical influences with Western jazz and pop to create a unique and vibrant musical world. Stephanie’s music creates immediate cross-cultural connections and focuses on connecting with the audience.
Kybele
October 9
DARDEN
October 2
Raised on the California Coast in a family of musicians, the band grew up surrounded by musical influences from almost every genre. In the early 2000s, their parents piled them into an RV, and together they embarked on several singing tours around the U.S. Leaning towards an Alternative, Modern Americana feel, DARDEN presents an experience of crystal clear harmonies, angelic melodies, and modern versions of classic songs and styles.
Founded in 2003 by Artistic Director and Choreographer Seda Aybay, Kybele Dance Theater (KDT) seeks to cultivate an experience that infuses theatrical and contemporary dance with Turkish socio-cultural narratives and imagery. Drawing from a diverse tapestry of experience, Aybay uses her unique multicultural approach to craft gestural movement, syncopated rhythms, and lush curves into repertoire that abstracts and amplifies the forgotten moments of everyday life; the mundane becomes powerful, seductive, and profound.
The Centennial Project
October 13 - November 5
The Centennial Project will be an immersive play celebrating the Centennial of The Muck. The play will follow three tracks of stories in one evening, and audience members will be able to choose their own adventure as they decide which characters to follow along with: Members of the Muckenthaler family, or mysterious bootleggers and their dubious activities. For audience members who don’t wish to explore on their own, there will be a guided tour similar to a museum experience.
Peter Brandon
October 16
Fullerton Native Country Singer and Songwriter Peter Brandon returns for his 16th year at The Muck! Brandon’s shows have a perfect balance of upbeat energetic songs and tender ballads that hit the heart. Join us in the tradition!
Dia De Los Muertos Festival
October 26
Join us to celebrate Día de Muertos! We will have festive activities for the whole family, live music, local artisans, and arts and crafts for kids.
The Honeydrops
October 23
The Honeydrops are a vintage rhythm and blues and roots rock and roll band out of Fullerton. Fronted by “Miss Bee,” the talented Brooke Aston, The Honeydrops are influenced by and play music in the style of Ruth Brown, Wynonie Harris, Big Joe Turner, Lavern Baker, Wynona Carr, Little Richard, Etta James, and many more.
Artistic License Fair
November 8-9
Celebrating 31 years, the Artistic License Fair is a fine crafts show featuring the highly collected work of over fifty L.A., Orange, and Riverside County artisans. Get a jump on Holiday shopping, treat yourself to a one-of-kind gift, or just browse the dozens of booths featuring unique handcrafted clothes, jewelry, and art!
DR. JAMES YOUNG ARTS
LEGACY AWARD 2025 WINNER:
GARY KRINKE
Dr. James Young Arts Legacy Award 2025 Winner: Gary Krinke
Perhaps no other single individual has had as much visible impact upon Fullerton College’s Theatre Department as Gary Krinke. Since first coming to Fullerton College in 1979, Krinke’s specialty has always been directing, and he has directed more than 200 productions at Fullerton College. Krinke’s specialty has always been directing, and he has directed more than 200 productions at Fullerton College. Krinke had an incredible degree of freedom that included a lack of “censorship”– even when producing daring shows like Hair and Equus, which were his first two productions at Fullerton College. He also directed at outside theater companies, which often enabled him to invite current Fullerton College students to join him in the world of professional theater. One of his most large-scale productions was Fullerton College’s “85th Anniversary Celebration and Presidential Inauguration” in 1997, which featured a cast of 500 singers, dancers, and musicians. Previous honorees include: Robert Jensen, Vicki Schindele, Jan and Griff Duncan, Tony Trasport, Sara McFerrin, Lois Ellyn, Lauralyn Eschner, McCoy Rigby, Magoski Arts Colony, Dr. Joe Arnold, Dr. Monica Lee, Aimee Aul, and Katherine England. The award is named after Dr. James D. Young, a longtime theater professor and the founding chairman of Cal State Fullerton’s Department of Theatre and Dance.
Reception Date to Be Announced
The Resident Theatre Company of The Muck
2025 SEASON
ECT has been the Resident Theatre Company of The Muck since 2021 and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization Tax ID 27-3644500
“Run, never walk, to The Electric Company Theatre’s productions because of this theatre group ’ s unrivaled creativity, artistry, and outstanding ways of telling a story” - The Fullerton Observer
Trip includes Frankfurt, Heidelberg, the Black Forest, Stuttgart, Strasbourg, Alsace Wine Region, Zurich, Lucerne, Salzburg, Munich, Roundtrip Air, Professional Guide, and 13 Meals. Also see the villages once home to the Muckenthaler Family!
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
ASHLEY SANCHEZ-JONES
Ashley Sanchez-Jones is an award-winning dancer, educator, choreographer, born and raised in Huntington Beach. She began her intense training at Orange County Dance Center under Joffrey and Houston Ballet Principals, Anthony & Terri Sellars. There she rose to principal ballerina with Ballet Repertory Theatre while simultaneously training at legendary Edge Performing Arts Center under the tutelage of owner Keith Clifton training in jazz, lyrical, and tap dance.
She had the opportunity to dance with tap legend Al Gilbert in her youth and had continued jazz and tap training with Gregg Russell, Linda Sohl-Ellison, and is the current mentee of nationally renowned tap dancer and historian, Steve Zee. Ashley is a seasoned adaptive dance instructor and founding faculty for Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Studio D. Most recently, the program was honored by OC Regional Center as the best community program for 2024.
Most recently, Ashley was selected as the only dance Professional Artist Fellow for the City of Long Beach creating a four-movement suite, Via España, which is now on display at the Billie Jean King Main Library through March of 2025. She enjoys creating choreographic works focused on hybridity of music, movement, and culture. Miss Jones holds a BA in Political Science from USC, an MA in Dance Education from CSULB, and an MFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from UC Irvine where she was awarded a full scholarship and the Graduate Dean’s dissertation fellowship for her study of women in tap dance. Ashley was chosen by then assemblywoman Lowenthal as one of ‘30 under 30 in the arts’ as well as a woman of distinction within the 40th district by assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell. She has been on faculty as a professor of dance at CSU Dominguez Hills, Cypress College, and Valdosta State University in Georgia, but now resides primarily at Fullerton College.
MULTI-ARTS SUMMER CAMP
DATES
6/2 - 6/6
6/9 - 6/13
6/16 - 6/20
6/23 - 6/27
6/30 - 7/4
(no camp on July 4, pro-rated price)
7/7 - 7/11
7/14 - 7/18
7/21 - 7/25
7/28 - 8/4
8/7 - 8/11
DETAILS
Each week of our summer arts camp has a different theme! Campers will explore ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, animation, dance, theater, and more through hands-on projects inspired by great artists!
You will find everything your child needs to fill those summer days with non-stop fun and activities all aligned with state standards for Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Be on the lookout for more information on our Teen summer art classes!
JANUARY
23 - Invoke
2025 PERFORMANCES AT A Glance
FEBRUARY
6 - Merry Wives of Windsor
10 - White Rabbit Red Rabbit (through March 5)
13 - Jazz Preview
20 - Gregory Page Plays the Songs of Leon Redbone
27 - Ilya Yakushev
MARCH
4 - Fullerton: Our Town (A Little Bit Wilder!) (through March 11)
6 - Estani Frizzell
13 - Praties
19 - Bugs, Bees & Butterflies Festival
20 - Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna
27 - Greg Adamson
APRIL
3 - Joselyn & Don
10 - The Nick Yee Quartet
17 - Olaguay
24 - John Guastaferro
MAY
1 - Gaby Moreno
8 - Fullerton Jazz Orchestra with Ken Peplowski
15 - Glenn Cashman and Friends celebrate 20th Ann of Muck Jazz
22 - Nick Mancini Collective
29 - Katie Theroux Group
JUNE
2 - In The Heights (through June 25)
5 - Marvin “Smitty” Smith Octet
12 - Grant Geissman Group
19 - Turn The Page
26 - Lyric Opera Orange County
2025 PERFORMANCES AT A Glance
JULY
3 - No Show
10- Sara Petite
17 - Alley Cats
24 - Nic and Desi
31 - LP and The Vinyl
AUGUST
7 - Sean Oliu
14 - La Banda Morisca
21 -Urban Renewal Project
23 - Muck Annual Gala (Saturday)
28 - Savi and the Hot Toddies
SEPTEMBER
4 - Ammoye
11 - Hannah Kim
18 - Craic in the Stone
25 - Stephanie Chou
OCTOBER
2 - Darden
9 - Kybele
13 - The Centennial Project (through November 5)
16 - Peter Brandon
23 - The Honeydrops
26 - Dia de los Muertos Festival (Sunday)
NOVEMBER
8-9 - Artistic License Fair
DECEMBER
21 - Holiday Festival (Sunday)
2024 FREE FESTIVALS
Bugs,
Bees, and Butterflies Day
March 19
October 26
Dia de los Muertos Festival Holiday Festival
December 21
November 8-9
ARTS EDUCATION
The Muckenthaler Education Department is led by Chief Education Officer, Stephannie Vicuña. She heads up a talented team that includes lead ceramics artist Willie Tabata, as well as 25 diverse Teaching Artists.
The instructors’ talents range from dance to drawing, acrylic & watercolor painting, children’s ceramics, indigenous and traditional ceramics classes, photography, jewelry, mosaics, sewing for fun and function, dramatic storytelling, animation and the digital arts, creative and song writing, musical and dramatic theater, plus many more!
WILLIE TABATA
Muck Lead Ceramics Artist Willie Tabata is a master ceramicist with over 25 years of teaching experience. He studied at Cal State Fullerton and Okinawa Prefectural Arts University.
CERAMICS
Learn different styles of ceramic art with our expert teaching artists! Artists can also make use of our Open Studio time and create their own work while having access to the wheel, slab roller, and gas and electric firing facilities.
INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE PROGRAMING
The Muck offers art classes for the visually impaired, youth on the autism spectrum, art therapy for teens, trauma informed yoga for families, adults and teens, suicide prevention, as well as clay modeling and storyboarding, sculpture, songwriting & music production, jewelry making, printmaking, painting,watercolor, recycled arts, dance & movement.
ART IN THE SCHOOLS
The Muck Education Department is now providing all arts programming for school and after school classes in the Lowell School District!
SPONSORS
$100,000 +
CA Arts Council, Colette’s Catering, Fred & Jane Ouweleen, David and Daisy Vanderlinde, Pat and Rose Young Foundation, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
$20,000 +
Barbara Gregory, Johnny Carson Foundation, Robert & Leah Traut, Joni Stein, Anaheim Community Foundation, Kathy Riddle, Walter Clark
$10,000 +
Chevron, The Muckenthaler Family, Meridian Guided Travel, Orange County Community Foundation, PR Construction, Farmers & Merchant Bank
$5,000 +
Don Albert, National Charity League (NCL), Bootlegger’s Brewery, Walker Wealth Strategies, OC Elder Law, Thomas and Kathy Polson, Cinda Muckenthaler
$1,000 +
Anaheim Rotary, Chris & Nancy Barnhill, Mary Bianco, Scott Dowds, Fullerton Families & Friends, Joni Stein and MOCA Foundation, Marion Brockett, Laura-Dean Richardson, Judy Atwell, Mid Atlantic Arts Inc, Jerry Wolf
Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 West Malvern Ave. Fullerton, CA 92833 714-738-6595 www.TheMuck.org
