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Merely Players-Durango Quality Theatre, celebrating imagination and the creative spirit, in Durango, Colorado
We perform at Merely Underground 789 Tech Center Drive in Durango

*Merely Players is a locally acclaimed non-profit theatre company.

*Merely Players was founded by Mona Wood-Patterson and Charles Ford in 1995. Formerly the theatre directors at Durango High School, where they built a program that garnered local, statewide, and national recognition, Mona and Charles look forward to proceeding with their Merely Players vision:

*To enrich the cultural life of our community by consistently providing quality theatre in this region; broadening the range of theatrical experiences available to local theatergoers through relevant, exciting productions in a variety of venues

*To offer dynamic educational and outreach programs to area youth and to foster collaborations with other local artists and groups

*To nurture community and homegrown artists, as we celebrate imagination and creativity in every aspect of our productions.

Sabrina Motta’s art has enhanced our Merely stages many times over the years. Most recently, she painted the back wall f...
10/14/2026

Sabrina Motta’s art has enhanced our Merely stages many times over the years. Most recently, she painted the back wall for us for THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. She also paints on commission, including her prized portraits of pets. If you are looking for a perfectly special Christmas present, hit her up! She’s amazing.

I love all animals, and many animals, especially dogs, have as many unique facial expressions and personalities as people do. Like almost all artists who create pet portraits, I work from a...

What a remarkable first rehearsal we had for The Snow Queen last night! An incredible team ensures that the icy magic wi...
10/13/2026

What a remarkable first rehearsal we had for The Snow Queen last night! An incredible team ensures that the icy magic will be palpable as we present the World Premiere of this puppet, mask, and wonder-filled script. Tickets go on sale on November 3.

The world of props helped to bring THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST to fun-filled life. Thank you to our fabulous props ...
10/12/2026

The world of props helped to bring THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST to fun-filled life. Thank you to our fabulous props team and to Kara Cavalca for capturing some of the little details in props and costume pieces with her photographic genius.

The actors' process includes getting into character through carefully applied makeup and exquisite costumes. Thanks to o...
10/09/2026

The actors' process includes getting into character through carefully applied makeup and exquisite costumes. Thanks to our costume manager, Daphne Tingey, and our Wardrobe Lead, Mary Lynn Clark, for assisting them in this important routine for THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. Photos by Kara Cavalca.

Kara Cavalca's photography captures the magic and detail of our shows every single time. Our wonderful costumes for THE ...
10/07/2026

Kara Cavalca's photography captures the magic and detail of our shows every single time. Our wonderful costumes for THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST were expertly designed by Megan Sander and Kathleen McGee. These incredible photos zero in on costume elements. What a privilege to have Kara's work capture ours.

We are still in the afterglow of our delectable comedy THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. The remarkable humans behind th...
10/06/2026

We are still in the afterglow of our delectable comedy THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. The remarkable humans behind the scenes enhanced the show in more ways than we can tell you. Here's to the people in black (and white)! Photos by Kara Cavalca

Love is in the air as we close THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at today's 1:00 matinee. We have loved presenting this pl...
10/04/2026

Love is in the air as we close THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at today's 1:00 matinee. We have loved presenting this play for you.

Drop by the theatre and get in the wait list in person at 12:30 for one last chance to see the play.

Photos by Kara Cavalca

Shenanigans in Merely Underground with THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.Photos by Kara Cavalca.
10/03/2026

Shenanigans in Merely Underground with THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.

Photos by Kara Cavalca.

We are getting Wilde in the Underground today. It's a double show day with both a matinee and an evening performance. S...
10/03/2026

We are getting Wilde in the Underground today. It's a double show day with both a matinee and an evening performance. So. Much. Fun.

Photos by Kara Cavalca

Now and Then -Miss Prism and Cecily in 1895 and 2026, a mere 131 years between.Photo of Merely Players' 2026 production ...
10/02/2026

Now and Then -
Miss Prism and Cecily in 1895 and 2026, a mere 131 years between.

Photo of Merely Players' 2026 production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Kara Cavalca. Tara Demmy as Cecily and Joy Kilpatrick as Miss Prism.

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789 Tech Center Drive
Durango, CO
81301

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+19707498585

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