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The Masquers Playhouse

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In March 2016 the theatre, then about 110 years old, had to close due to structural problems, but the Masquers continued to stage performances in various nearby venues and held fundraising events to pay for repairs and renovations (seismic retrofitting and wheelchair accessibility).
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As of August 2024, according to its website, Masquers was performing three plays and two musicals per year, with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings, and some Sunday matinees. The theatre also hosts children's programs and short-run pieces as part of its Envison program.
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The theatre has been presented with honors and recognition from various members of Congress, state legislature, and other politicians.
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reported in June 2020 that repairs were expected to be complete by September (along with a newly remodeled lobby and restrooms).
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It is home to the Masquers, a local performing group that has been in production since 1955. Its first play was
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"8 Jun 1960, 31 - Oakland Tribune at Newspapers.com"


"Curtain Calls: Point Richmond's Masquers Playhouse repairs going well"
"15 Sep 1962, 11 - Oakland Tribune at Newspapers.com"
"24 Mar 1960, 57 - Oakland Tribune at Newspapers.com"
"Point Richmond: Masquers Playhouse aiming to reopen damaged theater by fall 2017"
"Altarena Playhouse's 'Elephant Man' becomes show of support"
"About Masquers Playhouse"
The Masquers Playhouse
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