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Cast for Drinking Habits
New Cast members announced for Drinking Habits. First read through Friday, Feb 19 @ 6:30PM. Next reading on Feb 22 @ 6:30PM Paul…… Luis Ramirez Sally….. Jenn Hart Sister Philamena…… Jessica Rebel Sister Augusta……… Heather Pidcock-Reed Sister Mary Catherine……… Rachael Berg George…… Cody Rodgers Mother Superior…… Omayra Pumalpa Father Chenille…… Patrick Smith
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Auditions and New Production Dates Announced for “Drinking Habits”
After an extended intermission, the cast and crew of “Drinking Habits” are pleased to announce their new production dates of April 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2021. However, due to the extended period of time off and the new show dates, two roles will need to be recast. Director Angelica Leija will be holding auditions […]
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February Update
While we are currently unable to hold our Annual Meeting and Mickie Awards Celebration right now, due to COVID-19, we remain hopeful that we will be able to gather together to celebrate ALL that is Picketwire sometime later in 2021. If you have any questions please let us know. Watch closely for our 2021 Patron […]
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Board Positions Announced
Picketwire Players are seeking members for their Board of Directors. Each year there are four open positions to serve three-year terms (2021 – 2023). If you are interested in serving on the Picketwire Board, please send a letter of intent. Include why you wish to serve as a Director on the Picketwire Board. See below […]
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Patron Drive Kicks Off on Colorado Gives Day
❤️💸 Colorado Gives Day is upon us, so let’s kick off our 2021 Picketwire Patron drive!! 💸❤️ Founded in 1968, Picketwire Players have grown into an indispensable jewel in the Arkansas Valley. Picketwire has educated and entertained thousands of people, introduced hundreds to live theatre, helped develop tomorrow’s plays and artists, and transformed the cultural […]
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November Status Update
Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases in Otero and Crowley counties and to ensure the safety and well-being of both our players and patrons, the Picketwire Board of Directors has decided to postpone the dates of the current production of “Drinking Habits.” We will make an announcement regarding new production dates at a later […]
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Calling all Picketwire Players!
The Law Academy at Otero Junior College is looking for volunteer actors to participate in their scenario days scheduled for Saturday, November 14 from 8-5 p.m. and Friday, November 20 from 8-5 p.m. Actors can sign up for four hour “shifts” and will be playing regular people who are reporting criminal activity or the victim […]
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Cast Announced for “Drinking Habits”
Congratulations to the cast of Picketwire’s final production of 2020, Drinking Habits! The first read through will be on Friday, October 23 @ 6:30PM. Thank you to everyone who came out to audition. We hope to see you at auditions for future Picketwire Productions. Sister August Heather Pidcock-Reed Sister Philamena Jessica Rebel Sister Mary Catherine […]
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Auditions for “Drinking Habits” Announced
While Picketwire’s fall production of “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe” is still in full swing (tickets for Saturday night’s show are on sale now at www.picketwireplayers.org/tickets), another production is waiting in the wings. Auditions for “Drinking Habits” are on October 19 and 21 from 7-9 p.m at the Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts. […]
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Rebecca Ayala Makes Directing Debut with “Nightfall”
Rebecca Ayala has lent her creative talent to Picketwire productions for many seasons. However, there is a good chance that theatergoers may not immediately recognize the contributions she has made behind the scenes. For the past eleven years, Rebecca has worked as a costumer at Picketwire, providing costumes for a diverse amount of projects ranging […]
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