Celebrating Imagination and the Creative Spirit through Quality Theatre in Durango, Colorado
Merely Players 2026/2027 Season
Flex Passes have Sold Out.Thank you, Durango!
The Importance Of Being Earnest
SEPTEMBER 25, 26, 29, OCTOBER 1, 2, 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm
SEPTEMBER 27; OCTOBER 3 and 4 at 1:00 pm
Please Note:All matinees this season begin at 1:00 p.m.
“My ideal has always been to love someone of the name of Ernest.”
Step into a world of mistaken identities, secret romances, and razor-sharp wit in Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy. When two charming bachelors invent alter egos to escape social obligations, their deceptions lead to a whirlwind of hilarious misunderstandings, unexpected proposals, and delightfully absurd revelations. Overflowing with sparkling dialogue and Wilde’s legendary satire of Victorian society, this timeless masterpiece remains one of the funniest and most celebrated comedies ever written. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or returning to an old favorite, The Importance of Being Earnest promises an evening of laughter, elegance, and pure theatrical joy for all ages.
Tickets go on sale September 7, 2026
THE SNOW QUEEN
DECEMBER 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm
DECEMBER 6, 12, and 13 at 1:00 pm
Please Note: All matinees this season begin at 1:00 p.m.
“A frozen heart is a heavy burden to carry.”
Once upon a time, a young girl’s love became a force powerful enough to challenge an endless winter. Inspired by the timeless tale by Hans Christian Andersen, our imaginative adaptation is a magnificent journey filled with puppetry, mask work, and dazzling theatrics. When Gerda ventures through enchanted lands to rescue her beloved friend from the icy grip of the Snow Queen, ordinary objects transform, stories come alive, and imagination becomes the greatest magic of all. Created for the child in every one of us, this visually rich production celebrates friendship, courage, and the power of seeing the world with openhearted wonder. It’s a holiday gift for all ages.
Tickets go on sale November 9, 2026
THE PRICE
JANUARY 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 30, 2027 at 7:00 pm
JANUARY 24, 30, and 31 at 1:00 pm
Please Note: All matinees this season begin at 1:00 p.m.
“What was unbearable is not that it fell apart; it was that there was never anything here.”
A dusty attic filled with forgotten furniture and memories too heavy to discard brings two estranged brothers back together to confront the choices that shaped their lives. As long-buried tensions surface during the sale of their late father’s possessions, humor and heartbreak collide in Arthur Miller’s powerful drama about family, sacrifice, regret, and the cost of the roads not taken. The Price is one of Miller’s most intimate and enduring works—a moving exploration of what we owe to our families, to our dreams, and to ourselves.
Tickets go on sale January 4, 2027
DIVERSION
FEBRUARY 19, 20, 23, 25, 26, 27, 2027 at 7:00 pm
FEBRUARY 21, 27, and 28 at 1:00 pm
Please Note: All matinees this season begin at 1:00 p.m.
“If you or any other nurse at this hospital comes to me to tell me you are having a problem with addiction, then I will get you help.”
In the high-pressure break room of a hospital ICU, the people we trust most are running on empty. When medications start to go missing, a close-knit team of over-worked nurses is pushed to the brink and suspicion turns inward. If survival and service become the priority, where does the line between right and wrong begin to blur? Scott Organ’s play debuted Off-Broadway in November 2025, and we are excited to host the regional premiere. It’s gripping, intimate, and uncomfortably timely.
Tickets go on sale February 1, 2027
COME FROM AWAY
APRIL 30, MAY 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 2027 at 7:00 pm
MAY 2, 8, 9, 16, at 1:00 pm
Please Note: All matinees this season begin at 1:00 p.m.
“Welcome to the Rock.”
Just after September 11, 2001, thousands of stranded airline passengers found themselves unexpectedly grounded in the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland. What began as a moment of uncertainty became an extraordinary story of kindness, generosity, and human connection. Based on a remarkable true story, Come From Away is a breathtaking musical filled with soaring music, laughter, heart, and the infectious spirit of a close-knit community. It reminds us that when the world feels divided, resilience and compassion can still bring us together.
Tickets go on sale April 5, 2027
Next Up in Our Studio Series:
“New & Used: An Exploration of Life in Youth and Aging” is the latest offering from Artists of Aging. Featuring members from last year’s stellar spoken-word production Wordy Old Men, “New & Used” brings in three more older, local spoken-word artists along with two deeply talented younger voices and a solo musician. Designed to inspire and stimulate your soul and intellect, “New & Used” represents the melding of work from younger and older generations; thus encouraging deeper understanding and acceptance. Plus… we’ll all have a beautiful time in the process.
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Support MERELY PLAYERS
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
