Bringing passion, revolution and hope to Picketwire’s stage this summer are four fabulous actors with voices that open the heavens. Picketwire Players present the world renowned musical Les Miserables. Playing the tragic character of Jean Valjean is Joe Trainor. Joe acted in many Picketwire productions over the years and assists with sets for La Junta […]
The Picketwire Players of La Junta, Colorado present Les Miserables July 31, Aug. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 2014. In a play full of tragedy and suffering, there are moments of comic relief and redemption offered through the characters the Thenardiers and the Bishop. The Thenardiers, played by Stephen and Jenny Mathews, head a gang […]
News Release By Susie Sarlo Posted Jul. 11, 2014 @ 1:00 pm The Picketwire Players of La Junta, Colorado, are one of four theaters in Colorado who secured the rights to produce “Les Miserables” in 2014. Based on Victor Hugo’s influential masterpiece, it tells the story of broken dreams, sacrifice, unrequited love, and the survival […]
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Director, Tracey Salzbrenner, said the talent that auditioned this year was incredible making the decisions for panel difficult. But after three days of auditions the cast has been chosen for this summer’s EPIC musical production of Les Miserables. Now the work begins. Rehearsals start June 1st at 6:00 pm at the Picketwire Center. Cast need to […]
The players are rehearsing a new show, Putting a Little English On It. It’s a not-so-good attempt at a British murder mystery, complete with cheesy dramatic music and British accents. As expected at the final dress rehearsal, the lights go out and a character dies onstage — only this murder wasn’t in the script! The […]
Called the funniest farce ever written, “Noises Off” presented a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called “Nothing’s On.” Doors slamming, on- and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Directed by Cory Higgs, “Noises Off” was presented at […]
Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 65 million people worldwide, “Les Miserables” sweeps its audience through an epic tale of broken dreams, passion and redemption, against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolution. Epic, grand and uplifting, “Les Miserables” packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all […]
Wow!! In only two days, students from iVolunteer and teachers Kelly Jo Smith and Joe Trainor replaced the cyclorama. They also organized the tool room and weather proofed our outdoor benches. What a great program and great group of students.