Alfresco Productions

05/02/2026

We’re kicking off the first market of the season! 🎉
10 AM – 2 PM in downtown Granite City

Sunshine, local vendors, and a great day to be outside—what more do you need?
Tag a friend, share this post, and come out and see what it’s all about!

04/25/2026

Bravo!

There’s something special about celebrating the arts… the talent, the passion, the countless hours that happen long before the curtain ever rises.

Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners - each of you represents the heart of what makes community theatre so powerful and so important.

And a very special shoutout to our very own Mark Lull, winning for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama. What an incredible honor and so well deserved. We are proud to have you as part of the Alfresco family and grateful for the talent and dedication you bring to the stage.

And thank you to everyone who continues to support the arts and the people who bring them to life.

02/14/2026

What an incredible night celebrating excellence in theatre!

Our company was beautifully represented, and we couldn’t be more proud.

Congratulations to each of our nominees. You represent our company with heart, dedication, and extraordinary talent. We are so proud of you.

Here’s to celebrating the power of community theatre and the artists who make the stage come alive.

02/12/2026

Did you get a table?
Have a night of fun and help support the arts ❤️

02/10/2026

🎉 We’ve earned the emerging talent badge this week, recognizing us for creating engaging content that sparks an interest among fans! Follow us to see what it’s all about!

01/31/2026

Last night, our community lost a truly special soul.
John Mefford passed away peacefully in his sleep, leaving behind decades of unforgettable performances, laughter, and generosity of spirit.

John was the kind of character actor who could steal a scene with a glance and warm a room just by walking into it. He gave so much of himself to community theater and to Alfresco Productions from its very beginning. The stages he stood on are richer because of him— and so are all of us who had the privilege to work beside him.

In honor of John, we are dedicating the remainder of this run of Drinking Habits to his memory. Every laugh, every line, and every curtain call will be for him.

Rest easy, dear friend.
Your light will always remain on our stage.

10/07/2025

We’re proud to have Monkey Noodle Theatrics as a one of our resident companies at the Alfresco Art Center. Join the fun and see what they’re all about

🎭 Littles & Biggles is here!

Looking for a fun way to giggle, move, and play with your tiny human? Join us for Littles & Biggles, a joyful workshop by Monkey Noodle Theatrics where grown-ups and their littles connect through improv, imagination, and laughter!

🗣️Led by the amazing Chris Kernan and Ben Hunter, this playful experience is perfect for sparking creativity and getting those wiggles out together.

✨ Spots are limited — grab your tickets now at

👉 www.monkeynoodletheatrics.simpletix.com

08/02/2025

06/30/2025

That’s a wrap on The Enchanted Bookshop!

To our talented young cast, our dedicated crew, and the incredible families who supported every rehearsal, costume change, and curtain call — thank you. Your energy, commitment, and creativity brought this whimsical story to life in the most magical way.

You are more than performers — you are storytellers, dreamers, and the future of the arts. Every moment on that stage reminded us why we do what we do: because imagination matters, and the arts must be kept alive.

06/30/2025

Congratulations to all Arts for Life winners and nominees! We are so proud of your incredible talent, hard work, and dedication—you represent the heart and soul of what we do.

We also want to take a moment to celebrate ALL of our Alfresco performers—past, present, and future. Whether you’ve been on stage once or a dozen times, YOU matter. Every audition, every rehearsal, every show—it all counts.

Let’s keep showing up for each other. Let’s keep cheering loudly—for the winners, the newcomers, the behind-the-scenes magic-makers, and the ones still chasing the dream. Because that’s what community is all about.

Here’s to more stories, more songs, more standing ovations.

06/25/2025

I’d like to address a situation that may be circulating in our community regarding a recent sponsorship refund.

The Alfresco Art Center is built on a foundation of respect, creativity, and community support. We welcome partnerships with individuals and businesses who share that same vision—people who uplift one another and contribute to a healthy, encouraging environment for the artists, volunteers, and families we serve.

Occasionally, a sponsorship or donation is returned when it does not align with the internal values or boundaries set by our leadership. This isn’t done lightly, it’s about preserving the integrity of our space and protecting the people within it. We believe in leading by example, even when the choice is difficult.

We remain deeply grateful to the countless local businesses and individuals who support Alfresco’s mission every day with generosity, respect, and community spirit. That is the culture we are committed to nurturing, now and always.

Thank you for understanding and continuing to support the arts in Granite City.

With gratitude,
Brenda Whitaker
Executive Director,
Alfresco Art Center