It is with the heaviest of heart that we share the sad news that our dear friend and company member,
Allen Pontes, left his earthly bonds early Friday morning, November 8th.
Allen fought a brave battle with cancer and while we were hopeful he would beat it, it was not his fate.

Allen was a part of our company for the past 25 years, and worked tirelessly for us as a board member, treasurer, ticket guru, graphic designer, sound designer for every show, as well as lighting and set design for shows he directed, not to mention he was an incredible actor. 
Allen performed in 17 main stage productions, directed 15 shows, and created/produced/directed/starred in all 12 of our Fall Fundraisers ~ The Main Street Theatre Works Mercury Theatre Players Radio Shows.
He was our Orson Welles.
It doesn't go unnoticed that Allen passed away peacefully, with his best friend and regular co-star
Julie Anchor by his side, exactly one week before we were going to present our 13th Radio Show,
The Count of Monte Cristo.
Of course, Allen performed in many other theatres over his 40 year career but
Main Street Theatre Works was his home.

This is a very difficult time for our company and we appreciate your ongoing love & support. 
Because we won't have a Fall Fundraiser, we ask that if you had planned to go to the Radio Show, or you have enjoyed all of Allen's hard work in the past, please consider donating to Amador Giving Tuesday
on December 3rd, in honor of Allen, and to support our theatre company. See information below.
Thank you for helping keep theatre alive in Amador County, something Allen believed in
and worked hard to maintain. 

“Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest”.
~ William Shakespeare's Hamlet