Masquers Playhouse

06/24/2026

Spotlight on Megan Ratto
As Audrey in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Megan is thrilled to make her Masquers debut! As a Bay Area native, she works as a voice actor and has been featured in a number of projects, including various commercials and video games such as Gord (Raven) and Dark City: Barcelona (Agatha). Endless love and thanks to all of her friends, family, and teachers for their support, and to Mochi the dog and Lychee the cat for their constant shenanigans.

THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
July 10 - August 2
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
Tickets are on sale now.
masquers.org

06/24/2026

Spotlight on John Mannion
John is a retired advertising executive, now full-time Bay Area theatre hobbyist. Highlights — Georges in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Theatre Rhinoceros), Roger DeBris in THE PRODUCERS (Hillbarn Theatre), Franklin Hart in 9 to 5 and Lenny Ganz in RUMORS (Coastal Repertory Theatre), Frank Gianelli in OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS (City Lights Theatre), Judge Turpin in SWEENEY TODD (Sunnyvale Players), Jim/Captain Hook in FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY (Pear Theatre), Gyp DeCarlo in JERSEY BOYS (Palo Alto Players), and various stage roles at the Eugene O’Neill Foundation. Huge thanks to his family/friends for their enthusiastic encouragement. https://tinyurl.com/JohnMannion

THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Opens July 10
Tickets are on sale now.
masquers.org

06/18/2026

Spotlight on Olivia Reed
The Plant Operator 1 in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Olivia is a puppeteer and visual artist with a deep love for storytelling, design, and larger-than-life characters. She has been obsessed with musicals since she was little and has dreamed of being in one for many years—so performing as Audrey II in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS feels like a perfect, surreal collision of passions that she’s still pinching herself about. Her past work includes performances at Children’s Fairyland, the Fratello Marionettes, and the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, where she brings puppets to life for audiences of all ages. When she isn’t on stage, Olivia is either petting cats, playing pool, or drawing.
THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Opens July 10

Tickets are on sale now.
masquers.org

06/18/2026

Spotlight on Cory Kahane
As Orin, Wino, Skip Snip, Luz, Bernstine, & Patrick
In THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Cory is deeply grateful to be making his Masquers Playhouse debut. Recent credits include Benedick in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and Orlando in AS YOU LIKE IT (The Foodbank Players). Regional credits include Jonah in BAD JEWS (English Theatre Frankfurt, Ensemble Theatre Company Santa Barbara, Theatre Wit).
Film credits include The Cheating Pact (Lifetime).
Education: BFA, The Theatre School at DePaul University.

THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Opens July 10
Tickets are on sale now.
masquers.org

06/16/2026

Spotlight on Dahlia Guidos
Dahlia is thrilled to be involved in her first Masquers Playhouse production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS as Crystal. She has appeared in several productions at Alhambra High School; soon after graduating, she landed the role of Sandy Cheeks in SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL at Diablo Valley College. Dahlia attends DVC to pursue studies in communications and theater. Singing and writing poetry are just a couple of creative pursuits she loves to engage in, along with performing. Many thanks to her family and close friends for their unwavering love and support during her journey.
THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Opens July 10
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
Tickets are on sale now.
masquers.org

06/12/2026

Spotlight on James Paul Gregory
as Seymour in THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.

James is beyond excited to return to Masquers Playhouse! As an actor, singer, and overall “guy with voice,” James has performed in such productions as THE MUSIC MAN (Marcellus Washburn), Romeo & ROMEO & JULIET(Benvolio / Paris), THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD (Philip Bax / Bazzard), and THE MIRACLE WORKER (James Keller). He’s also directed short films as well as youth theatre, and has worked on independent films, Hollywood productions, and commercials as an actor and production assistant. He thanks his family, friends, and mentors for their love and support, and this wonderful creative team for the opportunity to play a dream role alongside this fabulous ensemble!

THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Opens JULY 10
Tickets are on sale now.
https://masquers.org/

06/09/2026

Introducing the wonderfully talented cast of
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS!
We can’t wait to see them bring this hilarious rock horror comedy to life!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS!
July 10 - August 2
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
Tickets are on sale now.
https://masquers.org/
Book & lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Directed by Joshua Symonds
Music Direction: Brian Sennello
Choreography: Kylee Fernandez

THE CAST
Ronnette: Cassidy Hill
Chiffon: Caitlyn Curl .me.wynn
Crystal: Dahlia Guidos
Audrey: Megan Ratto
Seymour: James Paul Gregory
Mushnik: John Mannion
Orin: Cory Kahane
The Voice of Audrey II: Benjamin Pierson
Plant Op 1: Olivia Reed
Plant Op 2/Seymour US: Soline Mason ._vie_.boheme

06/03/2026

Masquers Playhouse Presents
Little Shop of Horrors
A horror-comedy rock musical, the story follows hapless florist shop worker Seymour, who pines for co-worker Audrey. During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on human flesh and blood. The growing plant attracts a great deal of business for the previously struggling store.
Book & lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Directed by Joshua Symonds
Music Directed by Brian Sennello
Choreography by Kylee Fernandez

July 10 - August 2
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
Tickets are on sale now.
https://masquers.org/

04/29/2026

Gods of comedy bring laugh-out-loud show to Point Richmond from Mount Olympus! Another review of GODS OF COMEDY that confirms we've got quite a funny show in our hands! You don't want to miss it! Tickets at masquers.org

The gods of comedy (Dionysus and Thalia), down from Mount Olympus, introduce themselves with a flair. Photo by Mike Padua. By WOODY WEINGARTEN Daphne Rain, a workaholic classics prof played impeccably by Anna Wesner, is mouse-like and straightforward, and early-on declares “I don’t need a boyfri...