Call for Living History Performers
Silver City Theatre and the Silver City Museum are accepting applications for the exciting new Living History Program!
This collaborative initiative brings to life the remarkable stories, people, and traditions that shaped Silver City and the surrounding region.
We are seeking talented performers to portray the following historical figures:
Jackie Lime, Allen Allensworth, Anita Scott Coleman
Performers will engage audiences in dynamic, interactive experiences at the museum and
community events, helping history come alive in powerful and inspiring ways.
To apply, please submit your interest, headshot and resume to:
Jim Charleston
About the Show
Hosted by Jamie Charleston, this weekly radio comedy takes a smart, affectionate look at life in Silver City and Grant County. Through conversations, sketches, and satirical bits performed with local actors and guests, the show pokes gentle fun at the quirks, contradictions, and shared stories that make this place what it is. Nothing is sacred—but everything comes from a place of curiosity, care, and community. It’s a chance to laugh at ourselves, listen a little closer, and recognize the humor in living together in a small town with a very long memory.
This Week's Show
Our Monday February 16 show it is available for your listening pleasure right here. This week Jamie Charleston visits with local astronomer Kevin Hearst where they expand from stars and cosmic humility to the revelation that Silver City may or may not be an alien way station disguised as a quiet mountain town. We also touched on asteroid AI53, which either proves the universe is vast and mysterious or that astronomers enjoy naming things like they’re labeling extension cords. Equal parts science, speculation, and neck-craning wonder. We also get a look into why Jamie has so many names and a special Silver City adaptation of a classic Bob Newhart monologue. Listen to the show right here.
One Minute Playwriting Workshop
Come join us at Otter Chaos at 208 W. Yankie St. on March 19 from 1-3 pm for a One Minute Playwriting workshop. The 1-Minute Playwriting Workshop is exactly what it sounds like: sixty seconds, no mercy. Come write tiny plays with big feelings, bad decisions, unexpected laughs, and just enough time to panic before the ending. Perfect for seasoned playwrights, curious humans, and anyone who’s ever thought, “I could do better than that… in one minute.” To reserve your spot just drop me a line by clicking this button.
El Movimiento Revisited
Community Conversations on Chicano/Mexican American Activism
The schedule for the Conversations is as follows:
Government - August 16, 2025
Arts - November 15, 2025
Education - April 18, 2026
Health - July 18, 2026
LGBTQIA+ - August 15, 2026
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Panelists for the second Discussion titled:
Chicanos in the Arts: Telling Our Story were:
Simon Sotelo, Fred Barraza, Rick Garcia, Dina Madrid and Daniel Mora.
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Moderated by Patrick Quinn, panelists for the third Discussion titled:
Chicanos in Education will be:
Dr. Luis (Nacho) Quinoñes, Mario Carreon, and Patricia Cano.
Silver City/Grant County 2025-2026 Season
If you've thought of directing, acting, designing, costuming or stage managing one of the plays our Silver City/ Grant County theatres have slated for the 2025-2026, then drop us a line by clicking this button.
Here is our current Line-up​​
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​​​Jake's Women
A Windy Road Production
March 13 - 22, 2026
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​Doggone
A Far Fetched Production
Written by Brenda McFarlane
April 3 -19, 2026
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DitchSpeare
A TheActrix LLC Production
April/May 2026
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Painting Churches
Written by Tina Howe
Directed by Elliza Mollman
July 10 - 26, 2026
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The Last Angry Brown Hat
by
Alfredo Ramos
Coming September 2026
Founded in Los Angeles in the late 1960s, the Brown Berets were an influential community-based social justice
organization which played a leading role in the Chicano Civil Rights Movement of the '60s and '70s, with history in Silver City.
Willie, JoJo, Louie, and Rude Boy all previously part of the movement, return to their hometown 25 years later for the funeral of a friend, and past member of The Brown Berets. Willie initiates a night of memories and conversations of the “old days”. As the night progresses, the different paths their lives have taken become obvious. It is a night that will reveal the realities of the present and speculation on a future that is yet to come. Will these personal revelations break them apart or only strengthen their bond further?
Table Read Series
Our Table Read series is currently on hold until after the performance of Jake' Women. Then every second and fourth Sundays we will be reading plays that are in consideration for production in the upcoming years. Please join us and give us your feedback.
New time. New Venue.
3-5pm at Avalon Bookstore 405 N. Bullard
Following is our schedule
April 12, 2026 - Buffalo Soldiers
April 26, 2026 - The Cemetery Club
May 10, 2026 - The Gin Game
May 24, 2026 - Scenes of the Barrios by Sylvia Wood
June 14, 2026 - Suessification of Romeo & Juliet
June 28, 2026 - The Girl who Dances with the Devil
Melanie Hall & Gregg Jarrette
in Woody Guthrie.
Photo by Bruce Bloy
Wendy Spurgeon & Frecesca Regina
in Eleemosynary
Photo by Bruce Bloy