Founded in 1973, "The Mudds" is an active amateur theatre group in Carleton Place. Our acronym name tells our mission to bring Music, Dance, Drama on Stage in the community. We strive to foster an appreciation of performing arts for members and our audiences. We were incorporated as a "Not For Profit Group" in 1988.

With an active membership of 60 plus we are known for our theme driven musical reviews such as Canajun Eh, Stocking Full of Jazz, and Blast From The Past. Our family musicals in the style of English panto, such as Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Alice in Wonderland and Aladdin are favourites. There is strong audience support for our Broadway style musicals ~ Anything Goes; Nunsense the Mega-musical ~ dramas such as Waiting For The Parade and comedies such as Noises Off.

We have a very active Youth theatre wing. For the past four years they have mounted junior versions of classics such as Pirates of Penzance, Into The Woods and Annie Junior. As well the high school age members have brought us Shakespeare “in the round” with Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing.

And from time to time we present Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre in partnership with local restaurants or service clubs.

Many of the Mississippi Mudds's performances are held on the stage at the historic Carleton Place Town Hall. The hall is wheelchair accessible, thanks to the addition of the elevator in 2001.

Elections for the Mississippi Mudds board of directors are held at the Annual General Meeting in June of each year.

The board for the 20012/2013 season is:

Whether you want to sing, or act on stage, or work behind the scenes, there is a place for you in the Mississippi Mudds. Whether you are new to community theatre or are a veteran of the stage, you're welcome. For more information about joining the Mississippi Mudds, please contact us by email at info@mississippimudds.ca