Announcements

Arena Theater is now accepting candidate statements for 2026 election

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Arena Theater Board Board of Directors
is now accepting candidate statements

Dear members and all of you who are thinking about becoming members, here’s a great opportunity to get involved with your favorite community theater!
Please read the information below and submit your letter of interest now!

  • Three seats on the board are up for election this April. Each seat is a three-year term obligation.
  • Candidates must be current members; non-members may join now! Click here for online form
  • Each candidate must provide a letter of interest stating interest and motivation. Statements will be printed on the ballot, brevity is encouraged (50-100 words)

Deadline for candidate statements
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

How to submit your statement

  • email to info@arenatheater.org,
  • mail to Arena Theater, PO Box 611, Point Arena, CA 95468
  • drop off at the Arena Theater business office, Mon, Wed, Fri, 10-3
  • For more information, please contact the office at 882-3272 or email info@arenatheater.org.

The ATA Board of Directors functions as both a governing body and a working board. In addition to overseeing the overall well-being of the organization through monthly meetings, board members actively serve on committees alongside staff and volunteers.

The board is responsible for establishing policy, as well as reviewing financial reports, authorizing major expenditures, and confirming committee appointments. Board members also contribute to the development of long-range strategic plans. As with most nonprofit organizations, fundraising is a significant and ongoing responsibility of the board, supported by staff.

Read more about the board of directors, minutes from previous board meetings, and check out a list of our committees by clicking HERE.
You can also read our BYLAWS for details about our election process and other operating rules and regulations of Arena Theater.

If you
•   have a passion for Arena Theater
•   can commit time for board meetings, committee work, planning sessions, and special events
•   are a team player
•   and are someone who is thoughtful in considering issues, then, please consider running for a seat on the board!

If a board position is not right for you at this time, but you would still like to participate in planning events, help with fundraisers and other activities, many committees are open to community members! Our board meetings are open to the public as well, taking place on the last Wednesday of each month at 6pm at the theater.

Thanks for supporting Arena Theater with your generous contributions!

Sincerely,
your Arena Theater Board of Directors
Lisa Joakimides, President (4/30/2027)
Michael Beattie, Vice President (4/30/2028)
Mark Vanderwoude, Treasurer (4/30/2026) incumbent
Paul Andersen, Secretary (4/30/2028)
Jennifer Dumpert (4/30/2028)
Tracy DuPont (4/30/2027)
Steve McLaughlin (4/30/2027)
Tim McMurtry (4/30/2026) incumbent
Blake More (4/30/2026) incumbent

Save the Date!
Annual Membership Meeting and Board Election
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6 pm.
Snacks and beverages will be offered

Call for ATA Board Member Candidates 2022

Monday, March 16, 2020

Dear members and all of you who are thinking about becoming members, here’s a great opportunity to get involved with your favorite community theater!
Please read the information below and submit your letter of interest soon!

The Arena Theater Association is seeking candidates for three seats on the board that are up for election in April. Each seat is a three-year term obligation, and the deadline to submit a letter of interest is
Thursday, March 24.

Anyone interested in becoming a board member for Arena Theater is encouraged to briefly describe their background, state an area of interest (e.g., live shows, cinema, and fundraising) or express interest in committee work. To find out more about the current theater board and committees, visit www.arenatheater.org/about and select board & staff.

Candidates must be members in good standing; non-members may join prior to the March 24 submission deadline. Candidate statements will appear on the ballot, brevity is encouraged at 50-100 words. Statements can be submitted by email to info@arenatheater.org or by mail to Arena Theater, PO Box 611, Point Arena, CA 95468.

Since the lock down in March of 2020, all board and committee meetings have been conducted via Zoom, and interested people are invited to attend by calling the theater office at 707 882-3272 for a Zoom link.

A virtual Annual Membership Meeting and Board Election will be held on Monday, April 25, at 6 p.m.

We will set up online voting options and more details about the voting process will be announced soon.
For more information, you can contact the Arena Theater office at (707) 882-3272.

 

Theater closed for two weeks

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Arena Theater Closing through Saturday, March 28, 2020

In accordance with the recommendations of local government and health authorities regarding COVID-19 and out of caution and with particular concern for at-risk groups, Arena Theater will be temporarily closing for a minimum of two weeks starting today, Saturday, March 14. All scheduled programming during that time is canceled. We hope to reschedule as many events as possible and will share details as soon as they are available.

This decision has been reached after much deliberation and in acknowledgement of Arena Theater’s role as a regional destination. The theater draws customers from Mendocino County and beyond, and is a community gathering place with regular medium to high-volume foot traffic. Despite having recently implemented increased sanitation and other precautionary measures, Arena Theater believes the best course of action at this time is a temporary closure. By voluntarily closing, we are prioritizing the health and safety of customers, staff, and the community at large, including vulnerable populations.

During this temporary closure, the theater will still be accepting Memberships and financial donations. Public support is especially appreciated during this time and will help the theater to reopen with minimal disruption as soon as it is acceptable to do so.

We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding during this time. We look forward to resuming business and welcoming customers back to the theater upon reopening. In the meantime, visit our website for updates regarding rescheduled special events at: www.arenatheater.org

Arena Theater is located at 214 Main Street, Point Arena, California. Arena Theater is a member-supported community theater owned and operated by the Arena Theater Association, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation. For additional information visit: www.arenatheater.org