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IMPOSSIBLE PLAYERS HISTORYIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the 1960’s. A group of Puebloans were bitten by the acting bug and sought healing through performance. They started out modestly, getting together to read plays, but soon realized that they wanted more – a stage and an audience. Everyone said that their dream was “impossible” but by 1966 they had space above a store on South Main Street (just a fire escape and alley away from the Irish Pub – which is another story entirely) and started it all with a production of “My Three Angels”.In the past 40 years The Impossible Players have performed on many stages; starting at our first Main Street theatre, then Dolph and Ottie Otterstein gave us a home at the Otterstein Showroom on Oneida until the Spring of 1990. We spent a delightful season at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center until our move in the fall of 1991 to Hoag Theatre at Pueblo Community College and at last, a final move in the summer of 2003 to our home at 1201 North Main Street—The Impossible Playhouse!The Impossible Players is a community theatre in the truest sense of the word, we are made up of people from every profession and age of life, and the only requirement is a love of theatre! Some of our members have stayed for only a show or a season, while some are representing a third generation of involvement – every one is an Impossible Player! Our productions reflect the situations and emotions that exist in our community, sometimes evoking laughter, sometimes tears, but hopefully we will always entertain you. The community that is live theatre is completed by you- our audience – you give us the reason and the resources to exist! Thank you!
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Upcoming Events We are pleased to announce our 2008 Season. "Noises Off" a farce by Michael Frayn. Performances: February 8, 9, 13 to 16, 2008 at 8:00p.m. "Proof" a drama by David Auburn. Auditions: January 7 and 8, 2008 at 7:00p.m. Performances: March 7, 8, 12 to 15, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. "Of Mice And Men" by John Steinbeck Auditions: February 18 and 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Performances: May 2, 3, 7 to 10, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. "Lies My Mother Never Told Me" Auditions: April 7 and 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Performances: June 13, 14, 18 to 21, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. "That's It Folks!" Auditions: August 11 and 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Performances: October 10, 11, 15 to 18, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. "The Lion In Winter" by James Goldman. Auditions: October 20 and 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Performances: December 5, 6, 10 to 13, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. All auditions and performances will be at the Impossible Playhouse at 1201 N. Main Street, Pueblo, CO.
Impy Award Winners IMPY OF THE YEAR WINNERS 1967 Vic Colletti 1968 Bill Gust 1969 Kevin Maloney 1970 Bettina Julius 1971 Lawrence Bradley 1972 Paul Kimball 1973 Sterner Remple 1974 Michael Lynch 1975 William Mattoon 1976 Oville Meyers 1977 Laura Mattoon 1978 Carol Ann Plonkey 1979 Maggie Kimball 1980 Sue Lynch 1981 Eric Arnold 1982 Pete Castelucci 1983 Holly Vigil 1984 Jack Hughes 1985 Margaret Edelstein 1986 Beverly Albo 1987 Ralph Albo 1988 Clay Roehl 1989 Tom Schmidt 1990 Ottie Otterstein 1991 Marlene Schmidt 1992 Don Warren 1993 Cordell Brown 1994 Mary Ann Brady 1995 Carol Martin 1996 Geoffrey Simmons 1997 Kathy Martinez 1998 Darin Stuart 1999 Lois Duvall 2000 Kennette Oldham 2001 Al Zastrow 2002 Ken Thompson 2003 William Harpel 2004 Heather Thompson 2005 Lara Craddock Hays 2006 David J. McNeilly 2007 Bill Boyett
Plays Produced 1966 : MY THREE ANGELS - 206-210 N. MAIN 1967 : CRITIC'S CHOICE - 206-210 N. MAIN 1967 : THE RAINMAKER - 206-210 N. MAIN 1967 : CHARLEY'S AUNT - 206-210 N. MAIN 1968 : LADIES IN RETIREMENT - 206-210 N. MAIN 1968 : KIND SIR - 206-210 N. MAIN 1968 : THE ODD COUPLE - 206-210 N. MAIN 1968 : A MAJORITY OF ONE - 206-210 N. MAIN 1969 : NUDE WITH VIOLIN - 206-210 N. MAIN 1969 : THE CAINE MUTINY COURT MARTIAL - 206-210 N. MAIN 1970 : BORN YESTERDAY - 206-210 N. MAIN 1970 : AMPHYTRION 38 - 206-210 N. MAIN 1970 : DON'T DRINK THE WATER - THE SHOWROOM 1971 : ANGEL STREET - THE SHOWROOM 1971 : VISIT TO A SMALL PLANET - THE SHOWROOM 1971 : HARVEY - THE SHOWROOM 1972 : THE GLASS MENAGERIE - THE SHOWROOM 1972 : WAIT UNTIL DARK - THE SHOWROOM 1972 : NIGHT MUST FALL - THE SHOWROOM 1973 : THE LARK - SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER 1973 : ANY WEDNESDAY - THE SHOWROOM 1973 : PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM - THE SHOWROOM 1974 : THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS - THE SHOWROOM 1974 : A THOUSAND CLOWNS - THE SHOWROOM 1974 : LIGHT UP THE SKY - THE SHOWROOM 1975 : DEATH OF A SALESMAN - THE SHOWROOM 1975 : DEADWOOD DICK, OR THE GAME OF GOLD - THE SHOWROOM 1975 : DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE - THE SHOWROOM 1976 : I AM A CAMERA - THE SHOWROOM 1976 : COME BLOW YOUR HORN - THE SHOWROOM 1976 : A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE - THE SHOWROOM 1977 : DIAL M FOR MURDER - THE SHOWROOM 1977 : SUNDAY IN NEW YORK - THE SHOWROOM 1977 : YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN - THE SHOWROOM 1978 : WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLFE - THE SHOWROOM 1978 : A SHOT IN THE DARK - THE SHOWROOM 1978 : POOL'S PARADISE - THE SHOWROOM 1979 : THE BEST MAN - THE SHOWROOM 1979 : BLITHE SPIRIT - THE SHOWROOM 1979 : HERE LIES JEREMY TROY - THE SHOWROOM 1980 : AFTER MAGRITTE/ THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND - THE SHOWROOM 1980 : GIGI - SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER 1980 : CHAPTER TWO - THE SHOWROOM 1980 : ON GOLDEN POND - THE SHOWROOM 1981 : INHERIT THE WIND - THE SHOWROOM 1981 : BEDROOM FARCE - THE SHOWROOM 1981 : BAREFOOT IN THE PARK - THE SHOWROOM 1981 : THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS - THE SHOWROOM 1982 : TOWARDS ZERO - THE SHOWROOM 1982 : MY THREE ANGELS - THE SHOWROOM 1982 : 6 RMS RIV VU - THE SHOWROOM 1982 : THE PRICE - THE SHOWROOM 1983 : DEATHTRAP - THE SHOWROOM 1983 : YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU - THE SHOWROOM 1983 : SEE HOW THEY RUN - THE SHOWROOM 1983 : A CHRISTMAS CAROL - THE SHOWROOM 1984 : HOT L BALTIMORE - THE SHOWROOM 1984 : ARSENIC AND OLD LACE - THE SHOWROOM 1984 : WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION - THE SHOWROOM 1984 : THE DINING ROOM - THE SHOWROOM 1985 : ROMEO & JULIET (collab. W/ USC Theatre) - SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER 1985 : BUS STOP - THE SHOWROOM 1985 : THE FRONT PAGE - THE SHOWROOM 1985 : CABARET THEATRE (fundraiser) - THE SHOWROOM/MUSEUM 1985 : SEASON'S GREETINGS - THE SHOWROOM 1986 : TO GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE WE GO - THE SHOWROOM 1986 : MARY, MARY - THE SHOWROOM 1986 : UNDER THE GASLIGHT - THE SHOWROOM 1986 : THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST - THE SHOWROOM 1986 : THE CHIPS ARE DOWN (fundraiser)- RIGGIOS- 336 N. SANTA FE 1986 : DA - THE SHOWROOM 1987 : CRIMES OF THE HEART - THE SHOWROOM 1987 : THE PLAY'S THE THING - THE SHOWROOM 1987 : BELL, BOOK & CANDLE - THE SHOWROOM 1987 : THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER - THE SHOWROOM 1988 : LAURA - THE SHOWROOM 1988 : THE FANTASTIKS - THE SHOWROOM 1988 : THE LION IN WINTER - THE SHOWROOM 1988 : OUR TOWN - THE SHOWROOM 1989 : EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN - THE SHOWROOM 1989 : A COMPANY OF WAYWARD SAINTS - THE SHOWROOM 1989 : AN EVENING ON THE VERANDA WITH THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYERS - ROSEMONT MUSEUM 1989 : THE DRESSER - THE SHOWROOM 1989 : NUDE WITH VIOLIN - THE SHOWROOM 1990 : VERONICA'S ROOM - THE SHOWROOM 1990 : SOCIAL SECURITY - THE SHOWROOM 1990 : STEEL MAGNOLIAS - SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER 1990 : AN EVENING ON THE VERANDA WITH THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYERS - YEAR TWO - ROSEMONT MUSEUM 1990 : THE TEMPEST - SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER 1990 : A CHRISTMAS CAROL - SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER 1991 : NIGHT OF THE IGAUNA - SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER 1991 : EARLY ONE EVENING AT THE RAINBOW BAR & GRILLE - SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER 1991 : MARK TWAIN (one man show) - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1991 : MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON'S - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1991 : A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1992 : SQUABBLES - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1992 : JOHN BROWN'S BODY (fundraiser) - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1992 : LOVER'S LEAP - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1992 : SANTA FE SUNSHINE - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1992 : THE WHITE SHEEP OF THE FAMILY - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1993 : NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1993 : THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1993 : THE CEMETERY CLUB - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1993 : THE FOREIGNER - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1994 : SEMPER FI - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1994 : I HATE HAMLET - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1994 : NIGHT WATCH - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1994 : THE NERD - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1995 : TO GILLIAN, ON HER 37TH BIRTHDAY - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1995 : RUMORS - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1995 : BREAKING LEGS - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1996 : BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1996 : A TOWN FULL OF HEROES - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1996 : A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM - SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER 1996 : LEND ME A TENOR - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1996 : GREETINGS - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1997 : GOD'S FAVORITE - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1997 : DANCING AT LUGHNASA - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1997 : GO WEST, YOUNG MAN (COPAA FUNDRAISER) 1997 : DARK RITUALS - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1997 : INSPECTING CAROL - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1998 : PRIVATE LIVES - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1998 : ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1998 : HARVEY - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1998 : PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1999 : MY FRIEND, MISS FLYNT - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1999 : NOT WAVING - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 1999 : WAIT UNTIL DARK - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2000 : 100 LUNCHES - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2000 : TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME, JUNIE MOON -HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2000 : THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE) - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2000 : ANGEL STREET - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2001 : THE SUNSHINE BOYS - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2001 : FAITH COUNTY - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2001 : BILOXI BLUES - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2001 : DEARLY DEPARTED - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2002 : THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2002 : THE STING - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2002 : LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2002 : SMOKE & MIRRORS - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2002 : EPIC PROPORTIONS - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2003 : PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2003 : A FEW GOOD MEN - HOAG THEATRE-PCC 2003 : DEATH WORE ELEVATOR SHOES - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2003 : BULLSHOT CRUMMOND - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2004 : THE BOYS NEXT DOOR - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2004 : SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2004 : MOON OVER BUFFALO - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2004 : BLUES IN THE NIGHT (with SCTC) - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2004 : YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2004 : TRADITIONS - A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION (w/SCTC) - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2005 : GOODBYE CHARLIE - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2005 : BROADWAY BOUND - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2005 : TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (with SCTC) - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2005 : THE ODD COUPLE - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2006 : ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2006 : I HATE HAMLET - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2006 : A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2007 : COME BACK TO THE FIVE AND DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2007 : TREASURE ISLAND -THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2007 : CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2007 : THE BUTLER DID IT - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2008 : NOISES OFF - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE 2008 : PROOF - THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE

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People interested in community theater. Not just actors, but people interested in working back stage, building sets, running lights and sound, making props, sewing costumes, directing and producing plays.Call us at 719-542-6969, or mail The Impossible Players, P.O. Box 1005, Pueblo, CO 81002 or e-mail [email protected] out the Impossible Players on the web at http//:impossibleplayers.org