PURPOSE:        
THE FONTANA MUMMERS, INC. COMMUNITY THEATRE WAS FORMED TO BRING QUALITY LIVE
THEATRE TO THE FONTANA AREA AND TO GIVE AREA RESIDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO
HAVE A PLACE TO EXPRESS THEIR TALENTS.

HISTORY:   
THE MUMMERS WAS FOUNDED IN 1973, AND OVER THE YEARS, HAS OCCUPIED A FORMER
BAR, A HISTORICAL BUILDING AND THE CITY OF FONTANA’S CULTURAL ARTS CENTER.  IN
1980, THE MUMMERS INCORPORATED AS A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION IN THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA AND RECEIVED ITS NON-PROFIT STATUS, BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL.  
DURING THE PAST 31 YEARS, THE MUMMERS HAVE SERVED OVER 100,000 AUDIENCE
MEMBERS FROM NOT ONLY THE INLAND AREA, BUT ALSO THE HIGH AND LOW DESERT,
ORANGE COUNTY AND LOS ANGELES.

ASSOCIATIONS:        
THE MUMMERS BELONG TO THE CALIFORNIA EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION, THE
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN COMMUNITY THEATRES AND THE FONTANA CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.  THE GROUP HAS ORGANIZED AND SPONSORED THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
FESTIVALS FOR COMMUNITY THEATRE.

HELPING OTHERS:
EACH CHRISTMAS, FROM 1982 THROUGH 2001, THE MUMMERS HELD A SPECIAL
PERFORMANCE OF THE CHRISTMAS SHOW FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN. THESE
CHILDREN ATTENDED THE PERFORMANCE, MET SANTA CLAUS AND RECEIVED A GIFT
DONATED BY THE MUMMERS.  THE GROUP HAS ALSO HELD BENEFITS FOR THE RED CROSS
AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH:       
FROM THE BEGINNING, THE MUMMERS HAVE HELD SPECIAL CLASSES AND PROGRAMS FOR
YOUNG PEOPLE.  DURING THE 1990’S, THE THEATRE DEVELOPED A LARGE YOUTH GROUP.  
THE MUMMERS ALSO HOLD SPECIAL PERFORMANCES FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.  
OVER 3500 CHILDREN WERE INTRODUCED TO LIVE THEATRE THROUGH MUMMERS’
PRODUCTIONS.  THE MUMMERS NOW OFFER CLASSES IN DANCE FOR YOUTH AT VERY
REASONABLE PRICES.

THE FUTURE:        
We are committed to our community and will make every effort to bring a high quality production
to the stage and off the stage.   


Membership in the Fontana Mummers, Inc. is open to anyone, both young and old alike, with a
keen interest in performing arts. The Mummers' rely on enthusiastic volunteers in a whole range
of fields.    

To do this, the Mummers will need money and the organization asks the public for support. If you
would like to make a contribution or become a  sponsor, e-mail
cwhitfield_publicrelations@fontanamummers.com
Contributions are tax deductible.
Mission
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