Entering Act 1 of 2026

I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season and had a great time celebrating with friends and family. While I was in the middle of gift-shopping and present-wrapping, I was also working towards expanding The 602 Stage. I’m proud to share that we are now an officially registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, meaning all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. 

We also have exciting things planned for 2026, including our first fully staged production in the Fall. But, for now we are in a quieter, "behind-the-scenes," portion of the year. This is often where the most important work happens, like laying our foundation; we're currently working on pursuing funding, forming our board, and redefining what it means to be a people-first community theatre. 

This weekend, 1/4/2026, marks our first staff meeting to discuss long-term planning and mapping our year leading up to the Fall production. We will also be working on scheduled community gatherings and classes that can happen sooner. Our goal for this year is to build a strong foundation that can support the encouraging environment we want to provide for the community. 

It seems like every year, time goes by faster and faster. My hope is that by engaging in what we're building here you will find time to be present with your community and make new meaningful connections. Whether you're an artist, audience member, or just someone who wants to make some new friends, I could not be more grateful that you are a part of this story.

If you'd like to help support the foundation we're building, you can do so here: [Donate to The 602 Stage]

Not ready to donate? Following along, sharing our work, and showing up when we gather means just as much.

As always, thank you so much for your support. I hope that you and your loved ones have a blessed New Year! 

With gratitude, 

Madilyn Marks