WHAT IS SUMMER MUMMERS?
Melodrama is a unique theatrical experience, invented in the USA. But nobody does it quite as uniquely as Summer Mummers. Summer Mummers, a Permian Basin summer tradition for more than sixty years, is the longest continuing melodrama in the United States and is internationally renowned. This unique group has been privileged to perform in Dundalk, Ireland and Dongying, China, proving that laughter is indeed a universal language. The oldest auxiliary organization at Midland Community Theatre, Summer Mummers entertains thousands of patrons each summer while providing Midland Community Theatre with an astounding $400,000 each year. In fact, nearly twenty-seven percent of Midland Community Theatre’s annual Operating Budget is a direct result of Summer Mummers. Even more amazing than the money raised is the unbelievable amount of volunteer hours it takes to create this special event. For 62 years volunteers have given their time and talent each summer for the sole purpose of raising money fo
