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Douglas Morrisson Theatre

The Douglas Morrisson Theatre is owned and operated by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. It strives to provide the amateur performer with a creative and supportive professional staff and to foster a better appreciation for live theatre. Its 250-seat theatre has become a valuable resource for the entire Bay Area theatre community. The theatre's extensive costume, scenery and property inventory is available for rental.

Each year, this organization produces a season of shows as well as three concerts by the Morrisson Theatre Chorus. In the summer, children ages 7-14 get to participate in Theatre Camps. Adults and teens enjoy classes in voice, acting, scene study and other theatre disciplines.

The Douglas Morrisson Theatre is located on the grounds of the Hayward Japanese Gardens. The mailing address is listed below, while its street address is 22311 N. 3rd Street in Hayward.

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  Douglas Morrisson Theatre

  c/o H.A.R.D. 1099 E Street
  Hayward, CA 94541

  Phone: 510-881-6777

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• Current Events

  02/26/10- 03/31/10

  Don't Dress for Dinner Douglas Morrisson Theatre

• Upcoming Events

  04/09/10- 04/11/10	Spring Concert - Douglas Morrisson Theatre Chorus Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  06/18/10- 07/02/10	I Love a Piano Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  07/23/10- 07/25/10	Summer Concert - Douglas Morrisson Theatre Chorus Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  09/03/10- 09/26/10	Leading Ladies Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  11/12/10- 12/05/10	Little Women, The Musical Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  12/17/10- 12/19/10	Holiday Concert - Douglas Morrisson Theatre Chorus Douglas Morrisson Theatre

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  • Event Name: Moonlight and Magnolias
    "Screwball Comedy at it's best!"
    Review posted by: SanJose drove to Hayward! from SJ, CA, May 29, 2009
    

    Fast pacing of witty dialog; a subject everybody has to know about; history lessons served up with a spoonful of pralines and cream ... everyone in the audience was laughing, and you will too!!

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    Fast pacing of witty dialog; a subject everybody has to know about; history lessons served up with a spoonful of pralines and cream ... everyone in the audience was laughing, and you will too!!

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  • Event Name: Moonlight and Magnolias
    "'30s Screwball Comedy"
    Comment posted by: Ana Williams from San Jose, May 22, 2009
    

    This is one of my favorite comedic plays. I can hardly wait to see it!

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    This is one of my favorite comedic plays. I can hardly wait to see it!

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  • Event Name: My Way - A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra
    "A Must See!"
    Review posted by: Kristina from Union City, CA, Feb 29, 2008
    

    Based on a book by Todd Olson, "My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra" delights spectators to a wonderful, gentle life serenade of the famous blue-eyed crooner. A myriad of songs performed by... Expand

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    Based on a book by Todd Olson, "My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra" delights spectators to a wonderful, gentle life serenade of the famous blue-eyed crooner. A myriad of songs performed by Robert Sholty, Shauna Shoptaw, Christa Boggs, and Peter Alexander combined with the ambiance of the Douglas Morrison Theatre enthralled and bewitched the night with feelings reminiscent of good, old-fashion movie dates. One memorable cast member that you must keep your eye on is Christa Boggs whose voice will enchant you. Catch this musical while you still can! Collapse

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  • Event Name: My Way - A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra
    "My Way is the Way to Go!"
    Review posted by: Sarah from San Francisco, CA, Feb 28, 2008
    

    I am not a great theater goer, however, this play was enchanting. The music was of course great. You can't go wrong with Sinatra. Additionally, the choreography and acting was simple and sweet.I... Expand

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    I am not a great theater goer, however, this play was enchanting. The music was of course great. You can't go wrong with Sinatra. Additionally, the choreography and acting was simple and sweet.I thoroughly enjoyed the performance and found myself dancing and singing for days afterward. Truly a performance that lingered! Collapse

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  • Event Name: To Kill A Mockingbird
    "Compelling show"
    Review posted by: Clara from San Carlos, CA, May 15, 2007
    

    The performances are strong, especially during the trial scene. Chris Chapman as Atticus carries the show, the highlight being his rendering of the powerful and moving closing argument. The adaptation... Expand

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    The performances are strong, especially during the trial scene. Chris Chapman as Atticus carries the show, the highlight being his rendering of the powerful and moving closing argument. The adaptation is skillfully done, preserving the best parts of the book and paring away unimportant details. The production is well presented and captures the feeling of the time and setting. Also some standout performances from the narrator (adult Scout), Calpurnia, and Tom, and Bob Ewell is perfectly creepy. Well worth your time and money! Collapse

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  • Event Name: To Kill A Mockingbird
    "Saw A Final Dress Rehearsal"
    Review posted by: South Bay Theater Goer from San Jose, May 14, 2007
    

    I was able to attend a dress rehearsal of this classic dramatic production. Fine acting from all the players. Sets are simple but compelling, costumes are very period and effective. The trial scene is... Expand

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    I was able to attend a dress rehearsal of this classic dramatic production. Fine acting from all the players. Sets are simple but compelling, costumes are very period and effective. The trial scene is quite gripping, and you are moved at the end by the terror of the fight, and affection of the characters represented. A must-see for young people who need to read the book for school, and for everyone who needs to be reminded where we've been, and why we must never go back. Collapse

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• Past Events

  12/18/09- 12/20/09	Chorus Concert - Tis the Season Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  11/19/09- 12/06/09	Forever Plaid presents Plaid Tidings Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  09/25/09- 10/11/09	Sullivan & Gilbert Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  08/07/09- 08/09/09	Chorus Concert - A World of Song Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  07/10/09- 07/26/09	A Chorus Line Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  05/15/09- 05/31/09	Moonlight and Magnolias Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  04/03/09- 04/05/09	Chorus Concert - Musical Stages Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  03/06/09- 03/22/09	Kiss Me, Kate Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  12/19/08- 12/21/08	Chorus Concert Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  11/14/08- 12/07/08	Cinderella Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  09/19/08- 10/05/08	An Inspector Calls Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  08/08/08- 08/10/08	Chorus Concert Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  07/11/08- 07/27/08	Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  05/09/08- 06/08/08	Urinetown Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  03/28/08- 03/30/08	Chorus Concert Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  02/15/08- 03/16/08	My Way - A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  05/11/07- 05/27/07	To Kill A Mockingbird Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  11/24/06- 12/10/06	The Gifts of the Magi Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  09/29/06	The Sound of Music Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  08/04/06- 08/06/06	Chorus Concert: Songs for a Summer Night Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  07/14/06- 07/30/06	Of Mice and Men Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  05/12/06- 06/11/06	The World Goes 'Round Douglas Morrisson Theatre
  05/27/05- 06/26/05	The Women Douglas Morrisson Theatre