Where Have All The Theatre-goers Gone?

It’s no secret that the pandemic had a catastrophic impact on live entertainment, especially smaller organizations like community theatre companies. As these organizations work tirelessly to bring quality theatrical experiences to our local communities, theatre companies are all asking the same question: where have all the theatre-goers gone?

Castro Valley has several wonderful theatre companies, including TMC Arts, the Castro Valley Arts Foundation, Plethos Productions, and Chanticleers, bringing top-notch productions to our community. A perfect example is TMC Arts and CV Arts Foundation’s upcoming musical production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, running July 26-August 4 at the beautiful Castro Valley Center for the Arts, one of Castro Valley’s most beautiful hidden gems (tickets at cvcfa.com or (510) 889-8961).

The Hunchback of Notre Dame will feature high-caliber professional actors and musicians, a talented cast and crew more than 50 people strong, a 14-piece orchestra, an impressive and towering 15-foot tall set, professional sound and lighting design, and theatrical special effects. So the question remains: where are the theater-goers? It is my hope that you will not only join us for The Hunchback of Notre Dame, but also spread the word about the great productions being brought to our wonderful community. Castro Valley is full of unbelievably talented people; let’s come out and enjoy the amazing productions they’re bringing to us.

–Sean Cooper, Castro Valley