Hillbarn Theatre: A Foster City Historical Icon Celebrates its 85th Anniversary!
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Hillbarn Theatre: A Foster City Historical Icon Celebrates its 85th Anniversary!
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This episode chronicles the 85-year evolution of the Hillbarn Theatre, tracing its origins from a literal barn in 1936 to its current status as a cultural landmark in Foster City. Through an interview with Executive Artistic Director Stephen Muterspaugh, the text details the venue's geographic journey across various Bay Area locations before finding a permanent home through the generosity of the Foster family. It highlights the theater's resilience during financial and structural challenges, particularly under the leadership of Lee Foster, who established a youth conservatory to train future performers. The narrative also examines how the theater’s artistic repertoire has shifted over the decades, moving from serious dramas to popular modern musicals. Ultimately, the source emphasizes the theater's enduring community impact and its forward-looking approach to interactive and historically significant stage productions.