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Who will you audition as?
Auditions for “The 39 Steps” are February 18 & 20 from 7-9 PM. Remember, they are 18+. Backstage crew are also needed! Stop by the theatre either night and fill out an audition form. Richard Hannay (approximately 30’s-40’s) – Having just returned to England after serving as an intelligence officer in the Boer War, Hannay […]
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One Night Left for A Christmas Story!
Will Ralphie survive “soap poisoning”? Tune in and find out! Join Picketwire for “A Christmas Story.” December 14th at 7:30 P.M. Purchase tickets at picketwireplayers.org or stop by the theater at 802 San Juan from 5:30-7:30 P.M. Saturday. Questions? Contact us online, on Facebook, or by phone at 384-8320.
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Picketwire Box Office Opens for “A Christmas Story”
The Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts is set to open their box office for Jean Shepherd’s comedy classic “A Christmas Story.” This play will run December 12, 13 and 14. The box office will open online starting the week of December 2nd. During this week theatergoers can purchase tickets early, via Picketwire’s website www.picketwireplayers.org. Starting […]
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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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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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Tickets for MAMMA MIA! now available!
MAMMA MIA! is drawing closer! That means it is time for tickets! Head on over to picketwireplayers.org/tickets to get yours today. Tickets are $15. The earlier you purchase the better because this is a summer show that no one will want to miss! Afraid you will be out of town? MAMMA MIA! is running for […]
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Mamma Mia! Cast Treated to Voice Workshop
The Picketwire Players’ Cast of Mamma Mia was treated to a very special rehearsal Friday evening, May 31st . Made possible by a generous donation from Picketwire Player and Patron Judy Hensley, the cast was able to participate in a superb vocal workshop by Tanya Perkins. Tanya has taught voice and musical theatre technique at […]
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Cast Announced for Mamma Mia!
Picketwire continues its 51st season with “Mamma Mia” directed by Tracey Salzbrenner. This musical will be the 154th stage production at the Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts. Telling the story of a young woman’s search for her birth father through ABBA’s timeless songs will be: Donna Sheridan – Natalie Summers Sophie Sheridan – […]
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AUDITIONS TO BE HELD FOR PICKETWIRE’S “MAMMA MIA!”
Auditions for Picketwire’s 2019 summer musical, Mamma Mia!, are May 15 and 17 at 7:00 PM at The Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts (802 San Juan Avenue in La Junta, Colorado). The show dates are July 11, 12, 13 and July 18, 19, 20. If you are interested in auditioning for a lead, […]
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Picketwire Shows Talent!
Picketwire made a grand entrance to its 51st season April 11th with the opening of “Picketwire’s Got Talent.” As always we had a great crowd that was eager to see what this new talent show was all about. Who knows, maybe it will be a show that becomes annual? With a bare bones script and […]
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