Celebrating Imagination and the Creative Spirit through Quality Theatre in Durango, Colorado
COMING SOON
“I insist on the exceptional.”
When Henrietta Leavitt is hired to chart the stars at Harvard Observatory, she’s not even allowed to touch a telescope. But her tireless work measuring the light of distant stars leads to a discovery that will change the way we understand the universe. As her career soars, Henrietta must balance her dedication to science with the pull of home, family, and the possibility of love. Lauren Gunderson’s luminous play is the true and moving story of a brilliant woman who pushed against the limitations of her time—and reached for the stars. It’s simply heavenly. Appropriate for all ages.
FEBRUARY 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm
FEBRUARY 15 and 22 at 2:00 pm
Tickets on Sale for the 2025-26 Season
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Hamlet has closed
It’s a Wonderful Life has closed
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We humbly ask that you consider contributing to Merely Players, a 501(c) (3) organization.
As is true in theatres across the nation, ticket prices account for only about 30% of our operational and production costs. The rest of our expenses must be met through private donations and grants.
Live theatre is a dynamic, expensive venture, and our costs keep rising. Donations are used to meet venue expenses, pay royalties, hire actors and other personnel, pay for technical elements such as scenery, costumes, and lighting, and to publicize our shows. The money we raise directly affects the quality of our productions.
Theatre adds vitality and variety to a community, and your tax-deductible donation helps to ensure that we can continue to thrive.
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Merely Players believes that theatre belongs to everyone. All employees, volunteers, and audience members – whatever their race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability or disability – are welcomed, supported, and valued.
Merely Players celebrates the dignity and inherent potential of every human. We reject any form of discrimination or hatred, as we aspire to create a community built on respect, belonging, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and creativity.
All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women Merely Players
– William Shakespeare, As You Like It
