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Main Street Theatre Works is a professionally-oriented, rural theatre company performing at the
Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre in Jackson, California, Amador County. Enjoy a picnic, followed by
classical, comedy, and contemporary plays under the stars in a beautiful amphitheatre.
Main Street Theatre Works is a professionally-oriented, regional theatre company performing at the
Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre in Jackson, California. Bring a picnic, and enjoy classical, comedy, and contemporary plays under the stars in a beautiful amphitheatre.
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts."
It is with the heaviest of heart that we share the sad news that our dear friend and company member,
Allen Pontes, left his earthly bonds early Friday morning, November 8th.
Allen fought a brave battle with cancer and while we were hopeful he would beat it, it was not his fate.
Allen was a part of our company for the past 25 years, and worked tirelessly for us as a board member, treasurer, ticket guru, graphic designer, sound designer for every show, as well as lighting and set design for shows he directed, not to mention he was an incredible actor.
Allen performed in 17 main stage productions, directed 15 shows, and created/produced/directed/starred in all 12 of our Fall Fundraisers ~ The Main Street Theatre Works Mercury Theatre Players Radio Shows.
He was our Orson Welles.
It doesn't go unnoticed that Allen passed away peacefully, with his best friend and regular co-star
Julie Anchor by his side, exactly one week before we were going to present our 13th Radio Show,
The Count of Monte Cristo.
Of course, Allen performed in many other theatres over his 40 year career but
Main Street Theatre Works was his home.
Please join us as we celebrate Allen's amazing life on January 11th at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento.
It's a chance to look back on all the things that made him special,
to laugh, share stories, and celebrate a wonderful man.
More information below. We hope you'll join us.
“Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest”.
~ William Shakespeare's Hamlet
The Foreigner 2007
Alone Together 2019
Majestic Kid 2012
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 2015
To Kill a Mockingbird
2008
Celebrating the life of Allen Pontes
Join us for a celebration of the amazing life of Allen Pontes, Saturday, January 11th at 2pm.
And since Allen was a huge movie buff, we're holding it at the beautiful Crest Theatre, downtown Sacramento. We'll be doing the customary reflection of his life, sharing of memories, sharing laughs, and also watching some classic cartoons, Little Rascals, and maybe even an Abbott & Costello short film. And because Allen had a sweet tooth, you can expect to see Oreos, candy, donuts and Dr. Pepper. It'll be a fun, sugar-filled tribute to an amazing actor, director, and dear friend. Please put the date on your calendar and plan on celebrating Allen's wonderful life.
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