Founded in 1965, the non-profit Costa Mesa CIVIC Playhouse began at the OC Fairgrounds. In 1984, it was relocated to the Rea Elementary campus. In 2017, the School District will develop an AVID/Info Tech. program for their students' enrichment which will cause us to lose our lovely non-profit theater. As the "City of the Arts", the CMP hopes to remain a significant cultural and historic entity in Costa Mesa. Speaking on behalf of thousands of people, many very happy memories and extraordinary life experiences took place at this community theater.