MTF2026 -(MANDI THEATER FESTIVAL'26
With an aim to promote the interrelation between artistic and technological languages, MANDI THEATRE will soon bring in the 10th edition of 'Annual Theatre Festival', to be held from 20th thru 22nd Nov. 2026
Held each year in collaboration with The Consulate General of India and partly funded by Illinois Arts Council Agency, this festival features community theatres from various states across the USA.
MANDI THEATER has also been selected as a grant recipient of the @ComEd and @LoCTindustry 2026 Powering the Arts Program, supporting our 10th Annual International Theatre Festival — MTF2026! #PoweringTheArtsGrant2026 #MTF2026
This support helps us reduce financial, linguistic, and engagement barriers and make theatre more welcoming and accessible to our community:
Wheelchair-accessible venue & special seating
FREE admission for seniors 65+
Hearing assistance available upon request
English captions for non-English performances
Commedia dell'Arte Masterclass
An exclusive masterclass led by internationally acclaimed theatre artists Andrea Lattari and Cinzia Grande of Theatre Company MANER MANUSH (Italy)!
Discover the timeless art of Commedia dell'Arte, the celebrated Italian theatre tradition that has inspired performers for over 500 years. Through dynamic, hands-on exercises, you'll explore mask work, physical storytelling, expressive movement, gesture, voice, improvisation, and the iconic characters of Arlecchino, Pantalone, Pulcinella, Zanni, and more. Whether you're an actor, director, student, or theatre enthusiast, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to expand your creative and performance skills.
