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Picketwire Announces Auditions for Spring
PICKETWIRE’S GOT TALENT Production dates: April 11, 12, 13 @ 7:30pm Audition dates: February 26 and 28 @ 7:00pm Hitting the stage this spring! A show that showcases the talent of past, present and future Picketwire Players! Do you want to be a star? Here’s your chance! Picketwire is hosting its very own talent show! […]
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2018 Mickie Awards
On January 26, 2019, the Picketwire Players presented the community with end of the year reports during our Annual Meeting. Overall, Picketwire had a very successful year. We created a celebration that has helped bring past Players back to Picketwire, either on stage or in the audience. This celebration was a large highlight to the […]
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January at Picketwire
Picketwire is busy year round (with the occasional holiday break) making sure that the theatre is in tip top shape for all incoming players and patrons. This year is no different. We are excited to be kicking off our 51st year with the ever anticipated Mickie Awards following our Annual Meeting! Players on the 2018 […]
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Picketwire Presents a Holiday Spectacular
Picketwire is closing out their 50th season with a true holiday spectacular. “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical” will run December 13th, 14th and 15th. The show follows Father Virgil and nuns of Mt. Saint Helen’s Abbey as they attempt to tape their first ever tv special. In typical Nunsense fashion, nothing goes as planned. The […]
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Nuncrackers Cast and Crew Share Their Thoughts
The Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts is buzzing with activity, ascast and crew prepare to bring “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense ChristmasMusical” to life. The show follows the residents of Mount Saint Helen’s Abbey as they attempt to tape their own Christmas TV Special. The show, filled with music, laughter and joy of the holiday season is set […]
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Goheen to Bring New Twist to Picketwire Classic
By: Ashley Jo Kelley The Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual arts is set to open their Christmas show “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical” on December 13th under the direction of Picketwire veteran Desiree Goheen. The show follows the nuns of Mount Saint Helen’s Abbey and their pupils as they attempt to tape a TV […]
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PICKETWIRE PLAYERS ANNOUNCE OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
Picketwire Players are seeking members for their Board of Directors. There are four open positions to serve three-year terms (2019 – 2021). 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 for […]
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Cast Announced for Nuncrackers!
In a season of revivals, Picketwire continues its 50th season with “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical” directed by Desiree’ Goheen. Nuncrackers will be the 152nd stage production and is preceded by “Nunsense” in July 1991, “Nunsense II: The Second Coming” in July 1995, and “Nunsense Jamboree” in May 2000. Sister Mary Regina Tracey Salzbrenner Sister […]
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Nuncrackers begins!
With the death of Dracula, the fog, fangs, and things that go bump in the night also clear the stage! Though they serve a different meaning, what hasn’t cleared the stage are the crosses. Picketwire has had a quick turn around from a spooky holiday drama, straight to a festive holiday comedy. In case you […]
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Prepare for fog, fangs and things that go bump in the night!
For all who love thrills in the theatre, Picketwire Players in La Junta have a play this October that will set your heart a-thumping. Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” flies onto the Picketwire stage October 25, 26, and 27 – just in time for the Halloween season. According to the play’s director, Ashley Jo Kelley, the classic […]
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