The Masquers Playhouse

Just saw their production of Little Women. It was great! Don’t miss it.

I love the Disney movies from childhood and all the songs that go with them. I remember watching them and singing along. And even though my husband isn’t a huge fan of musicals, he did watch «Newsies» with me a couple months back, and din’t complain about my singing-​along. So I was happily surprised to find that the showing of «Little Women» i saw tonight at this Playhouse was a musical.
I’d never been to this place before and actually have only seen one play in the last year (a friend’s performance at the Lesher Center in WC), but it’d been many years before that since I’d seen one. A legal professional’s group I belong to did dinner and a movie and so I drove out here with some friends from work.
The drive was far but parking was relatively easy (even though it was on the street). The place was smaller than I expected but the seats were comfortable and the aisles were spacious. The play ran from 8 to 1030, including a 15 minute intermission. Our $ 45 charge included dinner at the Hotel Mac and the ticket for the play so i’m thinking the ticket cost was quite reasonable. It would have been worth it even without dinner!
My rating includes how highly I thought of the performance and not just the playhouse itself. Both were so wonderful. The acting was amaizng. The singing was fantastic. I’d never seen Little Women and it made me cry. So much that at the end when the actor’s thanked us for coming on our way out, I couldn’t talk for fear of crying more. My only regret of the evening is not having the voice to ask for pictures with them. They all did such a wonderful job and I love the characters and story.
It was a wonderful night and I’d highly recommend seeing this showing (or another!) at this playhouse. I wish my husband had been able to attend because it would have been an awesome date. And I think he would have like it as much as I did, even with the singing. All around: beautiful performance.

Masquer’s is a wonderful, small theater located in Pt. Richmond, CA. There casts are always terrific, and they chose a wide range of plays to produce. I’ve been going to this theater since it’s play about Helen Keller, to which I took my then 7 year old granddaughter.
Depending on the show, it may also be appropriate for children. Right now they are performing Little Women.
The cost per ticket is quite reasonable.

We drove up from the Peninsula for a show one Saturday night. Foolishly, I didn’t reserve tickets ahead of time. Usually the shows I go to (community or pro) have empty seats… but this didn’t. We almost didn’t get in, but there were a few no-​shows!
The show was well done. The staff were very friendly (especially trying to get us in without reserved tickets!) and the other show-​goers were friendly and polite as well. They were doing a raffle as a fundraiser and weren’t being «pushy» at all — most patrons just wanted to buy tickets to support the theater.
The theater is relatively small (but no open seats!) and the biggest drawback might be the associated small bathrooms. There were lines before the show and during intermission. There were snacks during intermissions (for donations) and the cast came out promptly after the show to do a meet-​and-​greet.
If you live in the area, make sure you check out their shows!

Masquers is a very fun small theater — I have seen several productions there and know folks who participate as actors. It’s not Hollywood — you may wonder why the «ingénue» looks like the grandmother of the leading male actor — well, she may be! It’s all good fun, there are some truly charming things that happen on that stage and it’s always great to get out and support your friends and neighbors as they pursue their passions for our entertainment and amusement.

Great place to see a show, and do a show.

A charming little theater with a wonderful small town feel to it… For a great evening, have dinner and drinks at Hotel Mac and then catch one of the extremely well done productions at the Masquers… In quaint Point Richmond!

Masquers Playhouse is located in the heart of Point Richmond.
This small but wonderful theatre with loads of heart and soul will
match or surpass any fancy, professional theatre in SF or elsewhere.
Plus they have a wonderful and affordable summer camp for kids.
Our son went here for 3 years. No Auditions… every kid has a part
or parts in the end-​of-​the-​summer production. Taught with
unequaled enthusiasm by a great staff.