About Us

Sutter Street Theatre and The Theatre Production & Technicl Academy is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit located on Sutter Street - the heart of Folsom's Historic District.  In addition to galleries and specialty shops, within a block or two of our venue you can find over a dozen restaurants (including Thai, Italian, German, Chinese, American and more), three wine bars, and the famous Snooks Chocolate Factory and Ice Cream. 

In addition to our theatre, Sutter Street Academy--housed in "The Annex" building directly behind the theatre--provides a wide range of learning opportunitites for both casual and committed artists from age five to ninety-five.  Our seasoned and talented team of educators offer ongoing courses for acting, improv, singing, Musical Theatre and Visual Arts!  Workshop intensives are also available for students.

With seasons that present a host of award winning comedies, musicals, and young people's theatre, our combined theatre experience includes recognition from the Folsom Telegraph, Sacramento Bee, KFBK, Good Day Sacramento, multiple "Best of" awards from Sacramento Magazine (for both former theatre incarnations), and even a mention in the Wall Street Journal!  In 2009, our theatre was honored to have the highest number of nominations and wins at the annual Elly Awards for Excellence in Theatre (named after patron of the arts, Eleanor McClatchy).

Performances in our Off Broadway Series are 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as Sunday afternoon matinees at 4:00pm. Performances in our Young People’s Series are Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 1:00pm and other days and times scheduled for school groups and parties.  We also bring in other visiting artists to perform.  You can visit our online calendar by clicking here. 

Artistic Staff

Connie Mockenhaupt – Artistic Director

Connie Mockenhaupt is the Artistic Director for the Sutter Street Theatre. She holds degrees in Music, Dance and Theatre Arts. She has performed in, Choreographed, or Directed more than 400 different productions from New York to California. She has received many Elly nominations  and the “National Outstanding Dance Educator of the Year” Award. She played bassoon for several orchestras in Northern California and in the Music Circus  pit. She was the Coordinator for the Visual & Performing Arts Center Magnet School of the Arts and the founding Coordinator for The Performing & Fine Arts Academy at Natomas Charter School.

Mike Jimena – Managing Director

Mike is also the co-director of Mikon Productions with his wife Connie Mockenhaupt. A native of Sacramento, his Artistic career has balanced between visual and performing arts. Mike's paintings, murals and set designs have been featured locally, regionally and nationally. He continues to receive Elly nominations for his Set Designs which can often be seen at many local theatres.

Allen Schmeltz – Artistic Associate, Young People's Series Director, Instructor

Allen Schmeltz, artistic associate for Sutter Street Theatre's Young People's Series, was formerly artistic director of Garbeau’s Acorn & Oak Theatre for young people. During his five and a half year tenure at Garbeau's, his productions received 43 Elly nominations for excellence in theatre for young people. Mr. Schmeltz is also an instructor of children and teens in beginning and advanced acting, scene study, and improv techniques.

 Susan Mason - Artistic Associate, Music Director, Instructor

Susan holds a B.M. in music education, an M.A. in music, and California teaching credentials in music; she’s taught students at all levels from kindergarten through college. She has performed with the Willamette Repertory Theatre, the Oregon Festival of American Music and the Kern Art Theatre, and she served as musical director, vocal coach or dialect coach with the Foothill Theatre Company, the Los Altos Conservatory Theatre and the Lord Leebrick Theatre.  For Sutter Street Theatre, she has directed A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and HATS! in addition to offering private lessons through Sutter Street Theatre Academy.