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The restrictions were rejected and the Curtain Theatre is cleared to continue its summer season in the park. It has been a long and draining fight but our presence kept the stage alive for another year. Take a moment to enjoy this outcome because we earned it through pure persistence.

February 13, 2019

Save the Curtain Theatre

Save the Curtain Theatre

🏆 Won — 792 supporters Verified

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Started by Stephen Beecroft 7 years, 6 months ago
We the undersigned believe the Curtain Theatre adds greatly to the artistic life of our community in Mill Valley as well as the Greater Bay Area. It has come to our attention that some residents near Old Mill Park are seeking new limits on events using its amphitheatre. The limitations proposed would end the Curtain Theatre’s ability to continue its performances in the park, which are critically acclaimed and have provided free entertainment for the community for 19 years. We believe the Curtain Theatre should continue to have access to the Old Mill Park stage on the same basis as it does now, including rehearsals during the summer leading to nine performances over four weeks from mid-August through mid-September. Old Mill Park was created for the benefit of all residents. The preferences of some people who live near it should not outweigh the interests of the larger community. January 2019.

Updates

Reached 500 supporters

January 27, 2019

Reached 100 supporters

January 8, 2019

January 5, 2019

The path forward is grueling and the opposition is not backing down. We are nearly at our first benchmark so please send this link to others who value our local stage.

413 Comments

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Bruce Vieira
7 years ago Featured

These people buy a house near a park and then complain about the park being used reasonably. Curtain Shows are during the day, are non amplified and are a treasure for the community, not only of Mill Valley, but for the whole North Bay.

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Caroline James
7 years ago Featured

I am an Australian who brings guests from home to the theatre every year - the fact it can be in such a superb environment, in the infamous Mill Valley, is such an added treat to the experience. One of the most memorable theatre experiences of all time.

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Janice Prochaska
7 years ago Featured

The Curtain Theatre is a wonderful resource to our community. Keep in mind their performances are during the day. I love hearing them practicing and performing as I live in Cascade Canyon. They belong as we all do in Old Mountain Park.

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George Raine
7 years ago Featured

I have been a patron of the Curtain Theatre for the 19 years it has brought joy and enlightenment to the community. The arts are essential for a vibrant, informed and cultured community and the Curtain serves those goals and Mill Valley well.

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John Kalb
7 years ago Featured

The experiences the Curtain Theater provides are singular. There is no other company or venue that offers really well done shows in a unique setting. Watching the actors in the redwoods is a wonderful experience and must be nurtured and treasured!

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Jeanie K Smith
7 years ago Featured

These limitations would effectively shutter a thriving cultural icon of long-standing, with no compelling reason for doing so. The entire community would suffer. Jeanie K Smith Member, SF Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Reviewer, TalkinBroadway

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Robert Cogswell
1 year ago

I agree. Mill Valley resident since 1955.

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Jeff Curtis
6 years ago

I look forward to The Curtain Theater performances every year. The whole cast and crew do a fantastic job. It is really hard to imagine any problems from these very family events. The CT performances are one of the few reasons that I ever get over to downtown MV. Thanks for all the wonderful afternoons in the park!

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