Big, Scary Animals – A Night of Smart, Hilarious Theater

Big, Scary Animals
September 5 – September 28, 2025
By Matt Lyle
Directed by Gabriel Ross

An older white couple from the country moves to the city to be closer to their granddaughter and unknowingly settles in the gay neighborhood. What begins as polite dinner conversation with their gay, multi-ethnic neighbors careens out of control. A hilarious collision of race, sex, guns, and sports, BIG, SCARY ANIMALS examines shifting generational beliefs and just how hard it is to raise a child—regardless of who you are and where you live.

👉 To make sure we have an engaged group, I’m asking everyone to purchase their tickets by September 10th and post on the event page once you’ve done so. On September 11th, I’ll remove anyone who hasn’t purchased a ticket. You’re still welcome to join later, as long as you buy your ticket when you RSVP. This helps us build a real community of theater lovers who show up for each other and the art!

🎟 Tickets
Tickets are available here: Purchase Tickets.
Tickets are selling as the date gets closer, and the site shows how many are left—so grab yours early! (Ticket link not working on mobile - use https://masquers.org/)

About Masquers Playhouse
Masquers Playhouse, Inc. is a volunteer-run, non-profit community theatre in Point Richmond. Since 1955, we’ve produced affordable plays and musicals for the cultural enrichment of the Bay Area. We provide a creative outlet for local theatre artists, encourage audience involvement, and foster a strong sense of community while keeping live theatre accessible to everyone.