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Picketwire’s Masked Singer Coming Soon!
Picketwire’s Masked Singer features local celebrities singing songs while wearing head-to-toe costumes and face masks concealing their identities. Contestants will sing a song for panelists and the audience anonymously. Hints to their identities—known as the “clue package”—will be given before the show via social media and extra clues will be given during each performance. You […]
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New Production Dates Announced for “The 39 Steps”
After a three-month intermission, the Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts is pleased to announce that The 39 Steps will be performed on July 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. and on July 26 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Monday, July 13 online at www.picketwireplayers.org/tickets. All tickets are $15. For more information, please […]
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July 1
First off, the Picketwire Board of Directors would like to thank everyone that participated in our survey. We are always looking for community input and appreciate any feedback on doing future surveys of this type. As for the results, here is a quick breakdown showing the top two choices of each category. As Soon As […]
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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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THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
(La Junta, CO) – The theatre darkens. Silence falls and the orchestra strikes the first note. Thus begins a night of musical theatre. Because of the orchestra, the magic begins and the audience is transformed. At the Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts, beginning July 11th, there is an orchestra of incredible experience and […]
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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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