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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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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 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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Cast Announced for “A Christmas Story”

Congratulations to the cast of “A Christmas Story” First rehearsal will be Monday, October 28th @ 7pm.

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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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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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