Community Theatre in Paonia Colorado

We build community & support wellbeing through transformative performing arts experiences that foster learning, creativity, and connection

On the Big Screen

One Sunday per month at 6pm starting June 7
Suggested Donation: $10 for adults, $5 for kids

Join us monthly at 6pm at the Paradise Theatre for a screening of some of the best shows on Broadway!

JUNE 7 – Tony Awards
JULY 12 – Shrek the Musical
AUGUST 9 – 42nd Street
SEPTEMBER 6 – Kinky Boots

OCTOBER 25 – Suffs
NOVEMBER 22 – Kiss Me Kate
DECEMBER 6 – Little Women

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS FUN SERIES!

Improv Classes

Tuesdays 6-7 PM | Feb 3 – May 19

Taught by Melissa Orion, improv is a great way to practice being in the present moment and having a flexible mind. We strive to create a low-pressure, supportive space to experiment with being silly and spontaneous.

Summer Camp!

Mondays – Thurs 9am-3pm

July 6–9 5th–8th Grades Acting with Willow
August 3–6 5th–9th Grades Comedy with Merrily

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

Summer Programs

Fun, high quality programming for youth throughout the summer

Privates & Team Building

Founding director, Merrily Talbott, offers individual training & consulting for students taking their skills to the next level

Performances

Opportunities for community members to discover a new level of competence, self-esteem and confidence

Improv Classes

Practice letting your inner goofball take over. Enjoy an hour of stupid fun!

Paonia Players productions through the years!

SEE ALL OUR MANY PRODUCTIONS

Praise for Paonia Players

“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