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2018 Mickie Awards

On January 26, 2019, the Picketwire Players presented the community with end of the year reports during our Annual Meeting. Overall, Picketwire had a very successful year. We created a celebration that has helped bring past Players back to Picketwire, either on stage or in the audience. This celebration was a large highlight to the […]

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Nuncrackers Cast and Crew Share Their Thoughts

The Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts is buzzing with activity, ascast and crew prepare to bring “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense ChristmasMusical” to life. The show follows the residents of Mount Saint Helen’s Abbey as they attempt to tape their own Christmas TV Special. The show, filled with music, laughter and joy of the holiday season is set […]

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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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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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