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 and Song to the community. We strive to foster an appreciation of performing arts in the community for members and our audiences. We were incorporated as a "Not For Profit Group" in 1988.

Anyone 18 years or older is eligible to become a member and participate in our productions either on stage or behind the scenes in a capacity that reflects their skill or interest.

With an active membership of around 60 we are known for our theme driven musical reviews such as Sounds of the Fifties and Mudds Country. Our family oriented Pantomimes in the English tradition, such as Cinderella, and Snow White are favourites. We also have strong audience support for dramas such as Waiting For The Parade and comedies such as The Odd Couple.

Recently we have ventured in to Mystery Dinner Theatre as a means to support specific local charities such as the food bank.

We are members of the Eastern Ontario Drama League and Theatre Ontario. We enter EODL annual drama festivals from time to time and have received awards for acting, directing and stage management. Mudds members are given the opportunity to develop their skills through Productions but also through workshops led by experts in directing, set design, stage management, lighting and, of course, singing and acting.

The historic Carleton Place Town Hall Auditorium is the usual venue for our productions.

We provide two $500 annual bursaries to local graduating students, who excel in, and are planning studies in the Arts. Interested CPHS and Notre Dame students are advised to speak to their school guidance counsellor.

Web site http://www.mississippimudds.ca.