Pittsburg Community Theatre's mission is to enlighten, empower and strengthen our community through theatrical education, exciting volunteer opportunities and live performance events.
Important Information
Board of Directors
| Executive Manager | - Alice Lustre |
| Business Manager | - Bobbie Barlow |
| Secretary | - Alicia Nicole Andreatta-Jacques |
| Treasurer | - Keith Barlow | Technical Director | - Michael Wilson | Public Relations | - Dianna Schepers |
| Media Coordinator | - John Arnold |
| Historian/Dramaturge | - Gregory Brown |
Membership Fees
Members pay a membership fee of :
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$10 for an individual
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$20 for a family.
This is a one-time fee, provided an active membership is maintained.
Maintaining Membership
To maintain your membership, just help out during one show each season. There are many Ways You Can Participate during any given production. Your help on any night(s) during the production run is most appreciated or help during pre-production.
So "Come Play With Us!" and maintain an active membership.
Mission Statement
History
The Pittsburg Community Theatre started as an Adult Education class lead by Betty Brown. From September, 1973, until April, 1978, Betty ran the classes and brought various types of production to the delight of audience goers. However, Proposition 13 forced caps on all but academic courses offered by the school and so the Adult Education class was cut from the curriculum.
Six members struggled to continue to present plays while applying for non-profit status with Federal and State authorities. Then on April 9, 1979, PCT was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the State of California.
Since that time PCT has performed 4 shows per season: a drama, a comedy, a musical and a children's theatre production. PCT also provides free half-hour entertainment for groups, clubs and the City of Pittsburg. Additionally, PCT provides a yearly scholarship for high school seniors. Members of PCT have volunteered their time and the group has donated equipment to the local high and elementary schools to supplement the performing arts education.
Gypsy Coat - A Time Honored Tradition
Pittsburg Community Theatre is a company with many traditions but none more cherished than that of the "Gypsy" coat. Started during the production of "Oliver" in 1977, the coat, Fagan's jacket, was given to an outstanding cast member that the director saw as the person who put the most effort and time into the production. To honor those who have received the Gypsy Coat, click read more to view the list of past recipients
Shellie Awards
The Shellie Awards were founded in 1979 in order to recognize outstanding achievement in the performing arts in the Central Contra Costa/Diablo Valley region. Each year, PCT honors outstanding members by nominating them for their service and achievement. To honor those who have received a Shellie Award, click read more to view the list of past recipients.
Join PCT's block of seats for the 2019 Shellie Awards. Tickets are $30 each. Mail your check to PCT or pay online via PayPal (a 4.5% fee applies to online payments) by September 30, 2018. Click Buy Now to purchase Shellie tickets online.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways you can volunteer and participate in any given production:
- Fundraising Committee
- Volunteer Coordination Committee
- Perform in a production
- Stage crew or be a stage manager
- Light or Sound crew
- Hair and make-up
- Wardrobe and dresser
- Set construction/painting
- Load-in to the theatre
- Strike the set at the end of the run
- Sew (alter) and construct costumes (cutter, seamstress, fitters, embelishers).
- Make and/or locate props and set pieces
- Concessions one or more nights during the performances
- Usher one or more nights of the performances
- Hang publicity posters on designated days
- Hand out flyers at various festivals or events
As you see, we needs lots of help during any production.
So "Come Play With Us!" and maintain an active membership.