Barn Theater Porterville

06/13/2026

Only two more chances to see the show that everyone is raving about! Saturday, June 13th at 7PM and Sunday, June 14th at 2 PM.

For nearly eight decades, the Barn Theater has stood as the cultural heartbeat of Porterville. Generations of local theatergoers have walked through its doors, watching the space transform season after

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Allison Plumlee for being the 2026 recipient of the very first Rosalyn C. Williams Memorial Scholarship and the Wesley Cox Performing Arts Scholarship. 🎭

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

‼️SPECIAL PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCEMENT‼️

Friday, May 29th
- An open QnA after the show with the entire cast and director!

Saturday, May 30th
- Tickets are only $5!

Sunday, May 31st
- An open QnA after the show with the entire cast and director!

Sunday, June 7th
- An open QnA after the show with the entire cast and director!
- "Special Friends" performance! All caregiver's tickets are only $5 and their special friends (seniors or special needs) are FREE!

Sunday, June 14th
- An open QnA after the show with the entire cast and director!

𓅯One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest𓅯

Written by Dale Wasserman
Based on the novel by Ken Kesey
Directed by Benjamin Colby Wilson

May 29th - June 14th

Reserve your seats online at...
https://portervillebarntheater.com/youd-be-crazy-to-miss-this-show/

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Based on the 1962 novel by Ken Kesey, the story is told from the perspective of a Native American man, Chief Bromden, from a defunct Columbia River tribe, who has been committed into a psychiatric hospital in Northern Oregon ruled by the tyrannical,
authoritarian, head nurse Ratched. After nearly a decade of complicity from Bromden and his fellow patients, a loud, abrasive, spark of rebellion enters the ward led on by a new admission, Randle Patrick McMurphy. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest challenges the strict systems and expectations imposed by society and asks the question, "What does it mean to be 'crazy' or 'normal' and who
defines these labels?"

05/16/2026

The Barn Theatre and the cast and crew of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest would like to take this moment to recognize the efforts and hard work that went into building our set. Without Terry Brents we would not have the most sturdy, consistent, and clean looking Nurse's Station and a 7ft tall 9ft wide window looming over our all-white hospital.

"The way I saw it, Nurse Ratched wouldn't settle for anything less than perfect. Every measurement needed to be exact, no room for errors. I wanted it to look like Nurse Ratched made it herself."
- Terry Brents

We would like to thank Terry for his incredible work ethic, can-do attitude, and passion for our production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

Performance dates
May 29th - June 14th
Fridays and Saturdays 7pm
Sundays 2pm

Reservations are open! Get your tickets at portervillebarntheater.com

05/16/2026

By giving an actor their wings and letting them fly you are directly supporting the production One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest! All donations will go to set construction, costumes, and props to help bring this story to life!

If you'd like to give an actor their wings you can donate $50 via...

Venmo: @ Barn-Theater

Check: The Barn Theater
PO box 108 Porterville, CA 93258 (memo - actor's name and character name)

Cash: to the director or cast member

Thank you for supporting local theatre and keeping art alive! Thank you for supporting One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest!

05/13/2026

Reservations are officially OPEN for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest! Go to www.PortervilleBarnTheater.com to reserve your tickets for this show!

A message from the director...
"The cast and crew have been working day and night to bring you an amazing show that will open your eyes to the modern world, understand and resonate with the human experience, and leave with a sense of perspective and compassion for all people. Please be a part of our show by having the privilege to witness it!"
- Benjamin Colby Wilson

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
May 29th - June 14th
Fridays and Saturdays 7pm
Sundays 2PM
AUDIENCE WARNING: Mental Health and Institutional Depictions, Violence and Graphic Action, Language and Social Commentary. Parental Guidance, PG13+ Recommended
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05/07/2026

As we continue caring for and preserving our historic theatre, we just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to our incredible donors, patrons, grant givers, volunteers, and supporters. ❤️

Because of your generosity and belief in this beloved community theatre, we’ve been able to give our building some much-needed TLC! If you missed it, here’s a quick recap of some of the amazing improvements made recently:

✨ Brand new roof
✨ Brand new plumbing
✨ Brand new lobby floor
✨ Brand new sound system & microphones
✨ And so much more!

We also want to give a very special shout out to our amazing volunteers. From construction projects and clean-up days to painting, organizing, fundraising, set building, ushering, tech work, costumes, concessions, and everything in between — this theatre continues to thrive because of the countless hours our volunteers pour into it. The Barn Theatre has always been built on community, and your hard work, dedication, and love for this place truly make all the difference. ❤️

Thank you for helping The Barn Theatre continue to thrive for another 78 years. We are also getting close to completing a special lobby wall dedicated to recognizing and thanking our wonderful donors.

We look forward to continuing the hard work of not only bringing you fabulous productions and “FUN”draisers, but also continuing to improve and preserve this historic building for generations to come.

🎭 Next items on our funding proposal:
• Redo our electrical system
• Upgrade our stage lighting
• Repair theatre ceiling lights and fans
• Provide cooling for our tech booth

Thank you for continuing to believe in community theatre, the arts, and the history of The Barn Theatre. We couldn’t do this without you.