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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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Participate in YOUR community theatre
Community Theater requires more than Actors and Actresses for successful productions. The Picketwire Players are always looking for… Directors Musical Directors Orchestra Musicians and Rehearsal Pianists Stage Managers and Backstage Technicians Choreographers and Dancers Costume Coordinators, Tailors and Sewers Set Designers, Carpenters and Painters Lighting and Sound Technicians Box Office and House Managers Publicists and […]
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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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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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DRACULA Cast List Released
Thank you to everyone that came out to audition! The first read through will be Thursday, September 6th at 7pm. The first rehearsal will be Monday, September 10th at 7pm. Now… Congratulations to the cast of Picketwire’s third production during its Year of Revivals!
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Picketwire to hold auditions for “Dracula”
This Halloween season, the Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts will be bringing to life Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Auditions will be held on August 30th and 31st at 7:00 pm at the Picketwire Center, located at 802 San Juan in La Junta. The cast consists of six men and four women, with some flexibility […]
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Opening Weekend!
For it’s 50th summer, Picketwire is producing a retrospective show to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. On Friday, July 13th, it’s “50 Fabulous Years: A Retrospective” featuring performers returning from the past 50 years to perform their original numbers. Tom Armstrong as Tevye is singing If I Were a Rich Man; Jeannie and George Larsen will […]
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My Fair Lady Days Away!
The Picketwire Players are extremely excited to present the classic musical “My Fair Lady” in our community theater this summer for our 50th Anniversary Season directed by Tracey Salzbrenner. “My Fair Lady” will hold the prestigious honor of being the 50th Anniversary Musical Production and the monumental accomplishment of being the 150th stage production of […]
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Calling all “Picketwire Players”!
The La Junta community is honoring you on our 50th Anniversary at the Wake-Up Breakfast on June 19. If you have ever been involved with Picketwire please plan to attend. Round up your fellow Players and join us in this community recognition. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce, the Barista and at the […]
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