Altarena Playhouse — Attraction in Alameda

We have room for improvement. We strive to daily. Using the review platform to remind people that some reviews are incentivized by misleading information. Fact, the one star review about the bathroom is a person who doxxed a performer for their opposing views and left a one star review to “stick it to us” for not censoring an opinion that had nothing to do with Altarena. Fact, our bathrooms are sorely out of date. We don’t love them. No one loves them. But they are as clean as staff can keep them. They may get paper towel bits on the floor. Someone may not flush well. The usual. But we always address concerns and are open to patrons at all times.

When we have enough money to bring out small space entirely up to code, we will. Until then the out-of-date restroom situation will remain less than ideal.

In this world of free speech, we have to also be cunning about who is speaking as well as their intention.

The one star review also invites companies who would take great sums of money to erase that one star review. It can stay. As a reminder to anyone who seeks the truth of any situation there are venues you can use to see if anyone is genuine.

Three stars because this is less a review than a public service announcement. It shouldn’t mess with the average too much. Plus, I know Altarena Playhouse I know where we can work for...

I saw and loved the incredible cast of 'It's Only a Play' at Altarena and since learning more about this theatre, and the experiences of my peers through the years and today, I support Altarena to become a place with integrity someday, and I am following their growth closely. This is an organization that still harms actors and directors, but I'm an optimist and I believe the voices in our community with courage and privilege can come together to rally for a healthy change to stop harm, retroactively address it, and begin a new season of true care and humanity here. I will be delighted and happy to edit this review if I see meaningful and non performative...

Went to see the opening night performance of A Soldier's Play.

From the reception of the audience to the performance, I could not have been more impressed. The theatre had an easy flow from entry, to purchase of beverage and snack to timing for seating. My mother in law uses a walker and the staff was attentive about assisting her seating, stowing the walker and having it miraculously re-appear during intermission without inquiry!

The production of the show was notable. Comfortable seating, easy to see and hear the wonderful performers. It's a sweet intimate theater....