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A Note to All Picketwire Patrons and Players
In response to a public health declaration, we have canceled or postponed events through May 11. We are optimistic that some events may be rescheduled. Thank you from the Picketwire Board of Directors. Contact us with any questions or concerns. Website Phone: (719)384-8320 Facebook
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Cast Announced for “The 39 Steps”
Congratulations to the cast of Picketwire’s first production of 2020! Richard Hannay Jeffery Snyder Annabella/Pamela/Margaret Lexington Summers Clown 1 Bonnie Grossen Clown 2 Destini Tafoya 4th wall Vaudeville Troupe Brenda Erwin, Patrick Smith, Carla Clarke First meeting is Tuesday, February 25 @ 7 PM. This will be a read through. Blocking will begin Wednesday, February […]
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I Triple Dog Dare You
One frozen pole, one tongue, one big problem. Join the cast of “A Christmas Story” to see how they overcome this familiar schoolyard peril. Buy your tickets today! Visit Picketwireplayers.org or stop by the theater at 802 San Juan from 5:30-7:30 P.M.Monday-Friday.
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It’s a Major Award!
Picketwire patrons have a chance at winning their very own “major award.” Come to a performance of “A Christmas Story” and enter the drawing to win a replica of the famous “Leg Lamp.” Theatergoers can enter the drawing on the night of any performance, December 12, 13, and 14. Instructions will be at the door. The […]
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Picketwire Players to present holiday classic “A Christmas Story”
As the holiday season approaches, Picketwire Players have been hard at work, preparing for this season’s production of “A Christmas Story.” Shouts of “ho-ho-ho” and “you’ll shoot your eye out” can be heard ringing through the theater. This production is being led by veteran Picketwire director Brenda Erwin, joined by her assistant Angel Leija. Erwin […]
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Picketwire Players Announce Open Board Positions for 2020
Picketwire Players are seeking members for their Board of Directors. Each year there are four open positions to serve three-year terms. Voting will be held for the 2020 – 2022 term. If you are interested in serving on the Picketwire Board, please send a letter of intent. Include why you wish to serve as a […]
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Picketwire to hold auditions for “A Christmas Story”
The Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Art is set to hold auditions for “A Christmas Story” on October 21st and 22nd at 7:00 PM. Jean Shepherd’s comedy cult classic will be brought to life by veteran director Brenda Erwin. The story follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker as he pursues his quest for the ultimate Christmas present, a […]
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Crucible Tickets on Sale Now!
The Picketwire Players are extremely excited to present Arthur Miller’s classic play “The Crucible,” directed by Heather Pidcock-Reed, in our community theater this fall. Originally produced on Broadway in 1953, “The Crucible” is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during 1692–93. It involves a group of […]
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Auditions Announced for The Crucible
As the air starts to turn chilly, the Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts will be exploring the chill that can be found in human hearts as presented in the American masterpiece, Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Auditions will be held on August 21st and 23rd at 7:00 pm at the Picketwire Center, located at […]
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Salzbrenner to Bring ABBA’s “Mamma Mia!” to Picketwire Stage for Second Weekend of Shows
By: Ashley Jo Kelley This summer, director Tracey Salzbrenner decided to bring the pop rock musical “Mamma Mia!” to the Picketwire stage. Picketwire’s 154th show is based on the work of ABBA. Salzbrenner shared, “ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on […]
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