Ninety years later the old building again became the setting for theatrical productions when, on monterey’s birthday, june 3, 1937, the troupers of the gold coast revived the old time melodramas and continued to perform them on weekends through the year. Mshpa and california state parks are working together to restore california's first theatre as a resource to the community that will enable performances, education, interpretation, and special events that meet our shared vision to preserve and sustain monterey’s distinctive history. After two decades of restoration, california’s first theatre in monterey is set to reopen on november 2, 2023, offering a venue for community events and performances. Step into california's first theatre, a historical landmark in monterey that brings the rich cultural history of the area to life This charming venue, once the heart of local entertainment, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the art and performances that shaped the region. The theater afterward served as a whaling station, a lookout station having been added to the roof.
The first theater, also known as california's earliest theater, is a notable structure made of adobe and wood located in monterey, california It was constructed between 1846 and 1847 by jack swan, an english sailor and early settler.
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