Founded in 2001, Paonia Players offers children's and community theatre programs, productions, private training and team building opportunities in Paonia, Colorado.

“My kids spent many years working with Merrily in Paonia Players and it made a huge difference in their personal development and in their ability to just be in the world. Built confidence, and gave them so many skills that they're still using to this day. My son is pursuing a career in acting due to Merrily's encouragement. I have a daughter who's minoring in theater because of the time that she spent with Merrily. All of my kids can speak better, sing better, dance better and are better human beings because of the time they spent with Merrily. Merrily is a deeply sensitive, talented, and focused performance professional and brings so many other tools of human development to the table.”

Liz

“Paonia Players gave my daughter a place to be her true dramatic, creative self! She was in many plays over the years, which boosted her confidence. Merrily even gave her the opportunity to be a Director in high school. Now she is in New York pursuing her dreams and having the time of her life. If your child has a dramatic streak... nurture it with Paonia Players!”

Christy