2019-2020 Season
You bet we're
excited about this season...
- Mamma Mia! - the Smash Hit Musical
- Calendar Girls - a heartwarming show based on a true story.
- The Foreigner - the hilarious farce written by Wisconsin's own Larry Shue.
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theatrical shows on the lakeshore, and preserve the Oldest Continuing
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September, and include seating choice before general ticket sales begin in
October.
The Masquers Celebrates 89 Seasons
Beginning in 1987 we became one of the charter Arts Partners for the newly renovated Capitol Civic Centre in downtown Manitowoc and have called this beautiful theatre our home performance venue for over 30 years.
The Masquers, Inc. has been a leader in the Manitowoc arts community since 1931. A non-profit organization, we lay claim to the title of one of Wisconsin's Oldest Community Theater Groups. Throughout our history we have produced at least two shows every season for the last 88 years. Our latest offering includes Mamma Mia!, Calendar Girls, and The Foreigner.
In 1944 The Masquers purchased the original coach house for the Rahr
Mansion, now the Rahr-West Museum. The Coach House has been our home
for auditions, rehearsals, costumes, set pieces and club meetings ever
since. Beginning in 1987 we became one of the charter Arts Partners for
the newly renovated Capitol Civic Centre in downtown Manitowoc and have
called this beautiful theatre our home performance venue for over 30 years.
Mary Poppins a Huge Success!
The final show of the Masquers 88th season was absolutely magical. It was attended by large audiences signalling their appreciation of our choice of this practically perfect performance. Or, maybe it's just that the movie is well loved by all. Either way, it was the best way to wrap up what has been a very fun and successful season.
If you enjoyed one or all of the shows this past year we urge you to get your season tickets for our 89th season. It promisses to be as good or better than last.
See you at the theatre!
The Masquers Annouces Cast
The Masquers is pleased to
announce the cast for the first show of our 89th season, the smash hit musical - Mamma Mia!
Auditions were held September 4th and 8th at the Masquers Coach House and all casting decisions have been made according to director Erin LaFond.
For more information on the cast and crew for Mamma Mia! please follow the link below.
Director Applications Due
Each season we solicit applications from prospective directors for all of our shows. We have already received applications for our first show, Mamma Mia!, and filled the position with the very capable Erin LaFond.
Going forward, we will be looking for applicants for Calendar Girls and The Foreigner to round out our season.
The deadline for director applications for Calendar Girls is October 1, 2019, and the deadline for The Foreigner is December 1, 2019.
To apply for either position please send your theatrical resume and vision for the show to the Board of Directors of The Masquers, Inc., 616 North 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220.
Student Scholarship Program
Each year the Masquers Scholarship Committee encourages students who are pursuing a degree in the performing arts to apply for the Bill & Helen Plumb, Lenora Sheahan Memorial Scholarship Award. One or more scholarships are awarded each year to those applicants who are judged by the committee to be deserving of this award.
Download a scholarship application today to be considered this year's Bill & Helen Plumb, Lenora Sheehan Memorial Scholarship Award.