Set in West Oakland in 1926, this rich historically-accurate play tells the story of two Pullman Porters stopping over for rest at Mary Heany’s boarding house. They are caught between the need to form a union and the danger of belonging to one. Young Willie is curious to become a porter. Success, hopes, and dreams are only measured as such when compared to what?
The Canterbury Tales and the legend of Camelot intertwine with today’s internet culture in this post-pandemic story-within-a-story telling of the marriage of Sir Gawain. All these stories culminate in an acknowledgment of what women most desire. One of Geoffrey Chaucer’s most beloved characters, The Wife of Bath narrates this tale both in dialogue and song, aided by an ensemble of various modern-day students, the pilgrims of The Canterbury Tales, and the knights and ladies of the Round Table.
June 3-July 2. Directed by Carl Smith. In this beloved cult classic play, a colorful family from a small Texas town must come to grips with the accidental death of the elderly family matriach during a clandestine meeting in a seedy motel room with her much younger, married neighbor. The woman’s family must deal with their own demons while preparing for what could be an embarrassing funeral.
February 25 – March 6 (TWO WEEKENDS ONLY)! Five brilliantly funny and brain-teasing short pieces brought to you by some of the best at Masquers! You’ll gasp, crack up, remember when you experienced the same situations, and leave the theatre talking about the utterly amazing mind of playwright David Ives.
March 25 – April 23. Directed by Jacquie Duckworth. Rocket Man explores one man’s obsessive desire to find this “parallel world” —and the profound effect of his decision on his family and friends.
January 21 – February 19. Directed by Rice Majors. Rosalind escapes the strict confines of the court to the unrestrained forest of Arden. There, she finds more than just refuge – and when “All the World’s a Stage,” anything can happen. You’ll love this fresh take on one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, set in San Francisco during the Summer of Love, with original music written by director Rice Majors.