“Theatre exists in the coming together to share air, the ritual of real life, ephemeral and transitory, with the very real possibility that something totally transforming will reveal itself.”
Christian Penny
Former Dean of New Zealand National Drama School
“There are only two worthwhile things to leave behind when you depart this world of ours: children and art."
Stephen Sondheim "Sunday in the Park With George"
"The best theatre isn't about showing something but finding it"
Ferdia Lennon "Glorious Exploits"
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about.
Piknik Theatre is a nonprofit theater company in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, established in 2008.
OUR MISSION is to provide professional and community inclusive performing arts in the Yampa Valley, ensuring accessibility through free summer productions. We value arts education and provide opportunities for our artists to teach workshops, engage with schools, and connect with audiences of all ages.
Professional actors and local talent collaborate to create our summer season. This unique opportunity allows the community to share in exceptional theatrical experiences as both actors and audience members.
Join us for professional theater in 2025 at the new Branham Amphitheater in Strawberry Park. Make it a summer tradition! Bring friends and family, a blanket and chairs, food and drinks, and enjoy.
happenings.
Piknik Theater is in the process of building an outdoor amphitheater! This collaboration between Piknik Theater and the Steamboat School District will be the new home for Piknik Theater's Summer Seasons! The amphitheater will be located near the Steamboat Springs Elementary and Middle School, in the heart of the Yampa Valley. Click here for an article about it's most recent progress.
happenings.
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
Piknik Theatre is gearing up for our 2024 Summer Season-filled with music, community outreach, educational summer camps, and more!
Join us for our Summer Camp production on June 28th, led by a cast of local students, local adult actors, and professional artists.
This year we have TWO camp offerings.
June 17th - 28th Two Week Camp & Performance (Ages 9-18 yrs)
July 22nd - 26th One Week Camp & Performance (Ages 6-9 yrs)
Thank you everyone who supports live theater in the Yampa Valley.
Click here for the 2024 Summer Program!
contact.
Piknik Theatre believes in the accessibility of the performing arts and offers free live theater in the Botanic Park every summer. Because of this belief, we rely on the generosity of donors and sponsors to keep theater alive in the Yampa Valley. Please consider donating to support theater in Steamboat Springs, CO.
