The historic Masquers Playhouse is one of the Bay Area’s landmarks and is located in the heart of the historic district of Point Richmond, California. Since moving to the district in 1959, Masquers has been producing affordable plays and educational programs for the entertainment and cultural enhancement of the greater Bay Area. Masquers has tackled nearly 400 productions, large and tiny, musical and nonmusical, dramatic and light. The group has been recognized by the U.S. Congress, and has garnered accolades and awards for the quality of its work and for the longevity of the organization.

In 2016, Masquers retained Interactive Resources, Inc. to conduct a seismic analysis and to perform a critical seismic and ADA accessibility upgrades of the facility due to the weakened interior support structure. The seismic upgrade included reinforcing the front of the building and ceiling joists, and anchoring the perimeter walls. The work will also include ADA/accessibility upgrades to bring the front entry and restrooms into compliance.

Interactive Resources, Inc. has a long track-record of preservation projects in the Bay Area broadly and in Richmond in particular, including the Hotel Mac, The Bank of Richmond, Mechanics Bank Trainmasters Building, East Brothers Lighthouse, and many more. Preservation projects are often incredibly complex and challenging (which is why we love them!), as creative design solutions must also ensure historic integrity and landmark status.