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Poster for a staged reading of the play "Still Alice" at Salida Theater Project, featuring a blurred portrait of a woman with windblown hair against a dark background, with event details and ticket information.

June 2025

Still Alice

Adapted by Christine Mary Dunford
From the Book by Lisa Genova
Directed by Jan Justis

Alice, a respected professor and devoted wife and mother, is confronted with Alzheimer’s just as life seems to be at its fullest. As the disease progresses, she grapples with identity, agency, and connection. Told through two versions of Alice—her outer self and inner voice—this poignant production explores memory, loss, and what it means to hold on as things fall away.

Cast: Aggie Alvez, Dylan Benoit, Justin Critelli, Liz Dunn, Devon Jencks, Bill Rogers, and Ximena Wheeler

Crew: Addie Kriebel, Elle Kriebel, Jay Lobeck, Jessie Rollins, and Tom Westrup

A woman with gray hair and white shirt comforts a young woman with black hair and tattoos, who is sitting with eyes closed and head bowed. Three people are sitting against a gray wall in the background, including an older woman in white, a man with glasses and a beige jacket, and a woman in white.
A group of five people in a theatrical setting, with two of them in the foreground smiling and interacting while holding scripts, and three others sitting in the background. The scene suggests a rehearsal or a performance.
Three actors performing on a stage, with one woman sitting on the floor clutching her stomach and looking distressed, as two others kneel beside her offering comfort, in a scene from a play.
Five people in a stage setting, engaged in a script reading or rehearsal. One woman standing, four seated, holding scripts or notebooks.
A group of five actors on stage during a theatrical performance, with a woman sitting in the background. The scene appears to be a dialogue, with the actors showing various expressions.
A group of five people sitting on chairs in a room with a gray wall, among them two women sitting at a small table, one woman and one man sitting behind them, and a woman with a book. They appear to be participating in a theatrical performance or reading.
Poster for a comedy play titled 'Barefoot in the Park,' presented by Salida Theater Project, directed by Greg West, with dates April 18-26, at 7:00 pm and April 20 at 3:00 pm. Features logos of Rebound Physical Therapy, Colorado Mountain Realty, Amicas Salida CO, Bliss Realty Group, Tenderfoot Creek Collective, and Bighorn Appraisals.

April 2025

Barefoot in the Park

Written by Neil Simon
Directed by Greg West

Newlyweds Corie and Paul adjust to married life in a tiny New York apartment. She’s spontaneous, he’s steady, and their personalities soon clash in hilarious ways. Add Corie’s proper mother and an eccentric neighbor from the attic, and this classic comedy unfolds with heart, humor, and a few unexpected detours on the road to love.

Cast: Rae Farrar, Greta Hooston, Joan Lobeck, Leslie Matthews, Bill Rogers, and Nate Warner
Crew: Celia Adamec, Timothy Ball, Mary Dunay, Robert-Vincent Gutierrez, Devon Jencks, Ellie Kriebel, Cat Schleicher, Theresa Vosburgh, and Tom Westrup

A woman with dark hair, wearing a pink patterned dress and white shoes, sitting on a black leather couch with her arms raised and smiling. A man with dark hair, wearing a gray suit and tie, sits beside her holding a glass of drink and looking at her. The setting appears to be a cozy, dimly lit room.
Two women engaged in an intense conversation indoors, with one sitting and pointing finger at the other, who is leaning forward and holding her arm.
Two actors engaged in conversation on stage, one woman wearing a patterned dress and headscarf, the other man in a black shirt with a tool belt and a cap, with cardboard boxes and a flower vase in the background.
Two women are engaged in a conversation in a dimly lit room, with one holding a wine glass. The woman on the left has gray hair, wears glasses, and is dressed in a light-colored dress. The woman on the right has long dark hair, wears a white headband and a colorful dress with a paisley pattern. There is a bar cart and a leather chair in the background.
Four people in a living room after Santa has arrived. Two women are shocked and surprised, a man appears to be confused, and a younger man is leaning in, talking to the woman in a yellow dress.
Two people, a man and a woman, are sitting on a sofa laughing joyfully. The man is holding a cane and wearing a white shirt with a blue scarf, plaid pants, and is leaning back with a wide smile. The woman is wearing a red patterned dress and glasses, also laughing with her head tilted back.
Colorful poster for a staged reading of the play "Tri" by the Salt Theater Project, featuring three elderly cartoon characters with glasses and gray hair, and a rainbow background with ticket information and production details.

February 2025

TRI

Written by Kelly Walters
Directed by Susan Dawn Carson

TRI follows three retired, old buddies who take on the unexpected challenge of training for a triathlon. As they confront sore muscles, self-doubt, and the weight of their everyday lives, their journey becomes one of laughter, endurance, and connection. This heartfelt and humorous play celebrates the power of friendship and the surprising ways we grow at every stage of life.

Cast: Allen Lane, Bill Rogers and Kelly Walters
Crew: Celia Adamec, Lydia Adamec, Allison Bradford, and Tom Westrup

Two older men, one with glasses, a suit, a bow tie, and holding a script, and the other in a cap and glasses, holding an open book with a light, standing in a room with a blue and green background.
Three elderly people standing on a stage, wearing bicycle helmets and glasses, engaging in a presentation or performance with music stands, with a fourth person partially visible on the right side. They are indoors in a room with a green wall, a small window, and various props.
Three men wearing green swim caps, goggles, and casual clothes are standing on a stage with music stands and drums, engaged in conversation. The setting appears to be an indoor comedy or discussion event.
Three men are standing and one man is kneeling on the floor, all holding scripts or books and appearing to rehearse or perform. The woman is sitting nearby, smiling and holding a script. The background includes curtains, furniture, and a decorated set resembling a home or stage.
Two older men engaged in a script reading or rehearsal, one wearing a black beanie and glasses, the other with glasses and gray hair, holding scripts and standing in a room with curtains and furniture.
Three elderly men wearing green swim goggles on their heads, standing on stage with their right hands over their hearts, singing or reciting. They are dressed casually, each holding a black folder, and have sheet music stands in front of them. The stage has a backdrop with an arched window and some empty chairs.
Illustration promoting the play 'Mountain Octopus' showing hikers in the mountains, a woman holding a framed picture in front of a cafe scene, and event details including dates and ticket information.

September/October 2024

Mountain Octopus

Written by Beth Kander
Directed by Devon Jencks

Winner of the Colorado Theatre Guild’s Best New Play of 2023, Mountain Octopus is a heartwarming look at a small town in recovery. Emerging from the pandemic and a tragic loss, a group of residents and friends wrestle with grief, vulnerability, and the challenge of moving on. With humor and heart, the play explores how shared experiences—and remembering those we’ve lost—can help us begin again.

Cast: Aggie Alvez, Caleb Miguel Awe, Elizabeth Dunn, Greta Hooston, Leslie Matthews, Bill Rogers, and Ximena Wheeler
Crew: Mary Dunay, Danielle Frost, Danica Hinerman, Elle Kriebel, and Greg West

Two women, one with short dark hair holding and looking at papers with a concerned expression, the other with long dark hair wearing a white T-shirt and carrying a black bag, standing behind her in a dimly lit indoor setting with tables covered in checkered orange and white tablecloths.
Two women sitting in a casual setting, one appears to be speaking while the other listens, with cups on the table, a counter with kitchen items in the background, and a makeshift setup with a wheelchair and disheveled hair.
A woman on a stage dressed casually in a plaid shirt and jeans holding a checkered cloth, talking to a seated woman in a black tank top and shorts, holding a glass, in a setting resembling a restaurant or cafe with ahelp wanted sign and a blackboard in the background.
Three people standing on a wooden stage in a casual indoor setting, with balloons and tables in the background, engaged in a conversation or activity.
A man and a woman at a table with orange and white checkered tablecloths, blowing up balloons, with bottles of small decorations on the table, in an outdoor setting.
Two men sitting on camping chairs in front of a large Christmas tree, engaged in conversation. One man is holding a cup, and they are outdoors with artificial grass underneath. One man has a tattoo on his leg.
A promotional poster for a theatrical performance of "Dead Man's Cell Phone" presents the show's title, dates, time, location, ticket price, and sponsor logos. The illustration features a woman leaning over a seated man with a cell phone, with a dark splash beneath them forming a skull shape.

May 2024

Dead Man’s Cell Phone

Written by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Greta Hooston

When a cell phone won’t stop ringing in a quiet café, a woman answers it—only to find the owner is dead. What begins as a simple act of curiosity spirals into a strange and darkly funny journey through lies, longing, and the afterlife. Dead Man’s Cell Phone is a sharp, imaginative comedy about memory, mortality, and our need to connect in a technologically obsessed society.

Cast: Aggie Alvez, Justin Critelli, Devon Jencks, Jan Justis, Joan Lobeck, and Bill Rogers
Crew: Daniel Borkoski, Brian Carrier, Matthew Ecker, Tina Gramann, Shelby Martin, Wayles Martin, and Cat Schleicher

Group of six people standing together on a stage, some dressed in red, smiling for a photo.
A poster featuring cartoon illustrations of a woman and a man sitting at a table with two glasses of red wine, promoting a comedic evening of love stories with listed performances, dates, times, and ticket information.

February 2024

Love…really??

A comedic evening of Reader’s Theater featuring snippets from four unconventional love stories:

Spike Heels

Written by Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Greg West
Cast: Caleb Miguel Awe and Greta Hooston

Human Events

Written by A.R. Gurney
Directed by Greta Hooston
Cast: Aggie Alvez, Tina Gramann, Allen Lane

How to Transcend a Happy Marriage

Written by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Allen Lane
Cast: Caleb Miguel Awe, Justin Critelli, Liz Dunn, Matthew Ecker, Joan Lobeck, Susan McQuade, and Bill Rogers

Beyond Therapy

Written by Christopher Durang
Directed by Devon Jencks
Cast: Leslie Matthews and Greg West

Group of 14 people, both men and women of various ages, posing on a small stage with a theatrical background, some sitting and others standing, smiling and enjoying themselves.
Poster for a Rocky Mountain Horror Picture Show event featuring a cartoon woman with curly hair, fishnet stockings, black gloves, and a lapel. Event details include October 27th and 28th at 7:30 pm at a church, with tickets costing $25 for 21+ only.

October 2023

Rocky Mountain Horror Picture Show

Directed by Devon Jencks

Stranded by a storm, clean-cut couple Brad and Janet seek shelter in a mysterious mansion—only to find themselves swept into the bizarre world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. They encounter a wild cast of characters, outrageous musical numbers, and one unforgettable night. This cult classic is a gender-bending ride that blends sci-fi and camp in a celebration of liberation and transformation.

Cast: Ivy Benechek, Nate Calderone, Justin Critelli, Liz Dunn, Tina Gramann, Shareena Griscom, Misty Hay, Caitlyn Hollinger, Greta Hooston, Devon Jencks, Harald Kasper, Josh Kilhorn, Brandon Kittle, Allen Lane, Kristin Love, Dante Marinucci, Destiny Meseke, Erin McIntyre, Andrea Mossman, Peter Mossman, Dan Ridenour, Nicole Ryan, Shelley Schreiner, Heather Soderman, and Timmy DeVoss
Crew: Savannah Cordova, Mel Critelli, Lindsay Ernst, Danica Hinerman, Krista Jarvis, Beth Johnston, Sierra Morgan, Andrea Mossman, and Rusty Reidinger

Group of four women dressed in colorful, eccentric costumes, performing on stage with accessories like sunglasses, feather boas, and fishnet stockings.
Two actors dancing on stage with a background projection and other performers in colorful costumes, resembling a theatrical or drag show performance.
Five performers on stage dressed in burlesque-style costumes, holding hands, with a screen in the background displaying the text "An RKO Radio Picture."
A performer dressed in gold shorts and a sleeveless top, possibly portraying a celebrity, dancing on stage with backup dancers around him. The background shows a projection of a dance scene.
Three individuals on stage in theatrical costumes, with a drag queen in the center wearing a black lace corset, fishnet stockings, large curly wig, and dramatic makeup, flanked by two women, one in a vintage jacket and glasses, the other in a pink dress holding a handbag.
Four women are on stage performing in what appears to be a theatrical play. The woman on the far left is speaking expressively, wearing a black and white costume with fishnet stockings and tall boots. The next woman is dressed in a pink dress holding a small handbag, listening attentively. The third woman wears glasses, a cardigan, and gray pants, engaged in conversation with the second woman. The fourth woman, on the far right, has curly hair, is wearing gloves and black pants, and appears to be listening. A projected image of people is visible on the background wall.
A woman holding a melting ice cream cone with rainbow sprinkles, with the ice cream dripping down. The background is blurred with pastel colors. Overlaid text promotes a theater festival called 'Every Brilliant Thing' hosted by Salida Theater Festival, along with event dates and location details, and logos of sponsors.

July 2023

Every Brilliant Thing

Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe
Directed by Brade Bradshaw

When a young child’s world is shaken by a parent’s depression, she begins a list of every brilliant thing worth living for—starting with ice cream and growing from there. Both heartwarming and humorous, this deeply moving play explores the ways we find light in the darkest moments. A celebration of life’s small joys, Every Brilliant Thing is a powerful story of love, resilience, and hope.

Cast: Kelsey Elyse Rodriguez and Tamsen Glazer
Crew: Danica Hinerman and Elle Kriebel

Group of nine people posing together indoors, with some standing in the back row and others sitting or kneeling in front, smiling at the camera.
A crossword puzzle featuring an illustration of a man reading a newspaper and a woman reading a newspaper, with a church show times schedule at the bottom. The crossword clues include words like EEF, FAIR, TRAIN, BUDS, and CROSS.

July 2023

2 Across

Written by Jerry Mayer
Directed by Allen Lane

Two strangers meet on a 4:30 AM San Francisco train, each working on the New York Times crossword. She’s a no-nonsense psychologist; he’s a laid-back ad exec between jobs. What begins as a chance encounter turns into a witty and unexpected journey as clues, conversation, and sparks begin to fly. 2 Across is a smart, funny, and charming look at opposites, attraction, and the puzzles we’re all trying to solve.

Cast: Justin Critelli and Devon Jencks
Crew: Danica Hinerman and Elle Kriebel

A group of nine people, including six women and three men, posing on a small stage inside a room with dark walls and wood flooring. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying themselves.