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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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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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Final Auditions Announced for “NUNCRACKERS”
It was brought to our attention that some confusion may have surrounded our early auditions for the winter show “Nuncrackers” and some clarification may be needed. We chose to hold auditions early due to the quick turn around between our fall and winter productions. To ensure there is no interference with our fall show “Dracula” […]
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Auditions to be held for “Nuncrackers” OCT 1 & 2
We are extremely excited to present “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical” in our community theater this winter for our 50th Anniversary Season directed by Desiree Goheen. “Nuncrackers” will hold the honor of being the 152nd stage production of the Picketwire Players. Preceded by Nunsense, Nunsense the Second Coming, and Nunsense Jamboree, “Nuncrackers,” takes place in real time in the basement of Mount Saint Helen’s convent. The show is […]
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Dracula Cast and Crew in the Sun!
Shout out to the Dracula Cast and Crew for heading out in the Early Settlers Day Parade!! Great job guys!! Don’t miss Dracula October 25th, 26th & 27th at 7:30pm! Don’t forget to mark your calendars because tickets will be on sale sooner than you know it!
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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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Picketwire’s Having a Party and Everyone’s Invited!
By Susie Sarlo, Tracey Salzbrenner, & Zach Zamora (La Junta) – One of the oldest community theatres in Colorado is turning 50 and they want everyone to celebrate with them. Picketwire Players of La Junta, Colorado performed their first play in 1968, and they have had a show or season of shows every year since that […]
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May Time Excitement!
PICKETWIRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR SUMMER MUSICAL Picketwire Players announced “My Fair Lady” as the summer 2018 musical. This revival was originally produced by Picketwire 35 years ago in 1983. The iconic musical by Lerner and Lowe features such memorable songs as “The Rain in Spain”, “I Could Have Danced All Night”, “On the Street Where […]
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