The Fred Paxton Challenge

A COMMUNITY EFFORT FOR THE GOOD OF THE ARTS

Support Market House Theatre in the 24th Annual Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities, a vital fundraising initiative sponsored by the Community Foundation of West Kentucky. Running through August 31, your participation in this campaign ensures a strong start to our 62nd Season—and supports our mission to develop and share the creative potential of the people in our region through the performing arts.  

But wait, there’s more!

The Fred and Peggy Paxton Endowment Fund will match donations to Market House Theatre, up to $10,000. Every dollar you give will benefit MHT now – dollars that are critical to the ongoing, daily operation of your theatre. Every dollar of the match will go into MHT’s endowment – dollars that will ensure your theatre is here for your children and grandchildren.

But it doesn’t stop there! That up-to-$10,000 match donated by the Fred and Peggy Paxton Endowment Fund WILL ALSO BE MATCHED, thanks to a very generous community supporter. This money also goes into our endowment. One gift, but three times the impact!

Your gift today will enable Market House Theatre to develop and share the creative potential of the people of our region through theatre and the performing arts – today and for future generations!

Fred Paxton Challenge
Or, download this form and mail it with a check to the Community Foundation at:
Community Foundation of West KY, P.O. Box 7, Paducah, KY 42002
To learn more, contact Development Director Ronda Gibson at 270.444.6828, ext. 103 or at ronda@mhtplay.org.

THE 80s CALLED...

IT WANTS YOU AT PROM.

2nd Chance Prom is March 21 (6–9 PM) at Studio 200—dinner, dancing, silent auction, photo booth, and Prom King & Queen crowning.

DanceMHT has been nominated!

We’re in the running for Best Dance School/Studio in the Paducah Sun Reader’s Choice Awards—thanks to YOU!

Vote daily through May 27 to help us bring home the win and celebrate our incredible dancers. Thank you for supporting the arts in our community!

WEATHER UPDATE | JANUARY 29, 2026

The Box Office will be open. All classes are cancelled. Production rehearsals will proceed at the discretion of each production team.