The Peñasco Theatre

INSPIRING CONNECTIONS THROUGH CREATIVE DISCOVERIES

15046 St Rd 75, Peñasco NM, 87553

505. 587-2726

alessandrajo@yahoo.com

A project of Wise Fool New Mexico and Art for the Heart, Not for profit organizations

The Peñasco Theatre has been a project of Wise Fool since the fall of 2000. Founded by Robbie Ann Pino and Alessandra Ogren, the theatre operated under the name El Puente until 2007. Wise Fool has operated free summer camps for youth since 2001 and hosted a huge variety of shows in the theatre ranging from Circus Cabarets to local youth punk bands to flamenco theatre, open mic’s, birthday parties, and a well loved and feared annual haunted house! The theatre is available for rentals for theatre, music and other events.

Housed in the same beautiful historic adobe building is the Sugar Nymphs Bistro. The cozy Bistro is a great place for lunch, dinner and brunch. Contemporary cuisine with the emphasis on local produce provides a diverse menu of grilled meats, fish, pasta, fresh salads, hand tossed pizzas and desserts and breads made on the premises. The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere that caters to individuals as well as families. Please call for reservations or directions: 505-587-0311.

Directions to Peñasco
Go north on 285 (St Francis ) out of Santa Fe - keep heading on that all the way to Española and head thru Espanola towards Taos (follow signs) go thru Velarde and when you get to Embudo you'll see a right turn onto Highway 75 - there are signs for Dixon - turn and stay on 75 all the way to Penasco (13 miles) - you'll see the theatre on the left side as you go thru Penasco - you'll see the huge mural all over the front.

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Spring and Summer Events and Classes:

ONGOING CLASSES:

Trapeze: Eight week session, March 10- May 3rd
Adults: M/TH 5:30-7PM
Kids ages 6-12: M/TH 4pm-5:30 pm
Kids ages 3-6: TUE 4pm-5pm
Trapeze Recital: May 3rd at 2pm

Call 505-587-2726 for info and to sign up

EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS:

• Trapeze Recital! May 3rd, 2pm

• PUPPET TALES: A Series of Magical Performances for Young and Old Alike

  Sundays at 2pm, March 28th to May 4th 2008

  Six weekends of visual storytelling through puppetry, stilts, shadows, and circus. Each weekend a new detour into Wise Fool’s unique world of magic and delight!

  Folktales new and old help to shape our views of the world and carry our traditions into the future in a living and growing form. Wise Fool invites our community to join in the vital tradition of sharing tales and time together in the shifting weeks from winter to spring.

  Schedule of Shows:

  • March 30: A Look Inside - Wise Fool's classic - a participatory, educational and hand made journey through the world of puppetry.
  • April 6: An Evening of Shadows - Folktales new and old take to the shadows ...puppet shadows that is... for all ages.
  • April 13: Too Much Noise!! - A participatory puppet folk tale for the very young in years or at heart. This performance about appreciating the gifts we already have is specially geared for preschool thru 2nd grade!
  • April 20: The Secret of Joy - An allegory of friendship, fear and the persistence of honey bees.
  • April 27: Backstage at the Circus - A participatory escape into the world of circus, from under the big top and behind the curtains - direct to you! See what it takes and how we make it happen…and get a little taste for yourself.
  • May 4: A Spoon for Every Fool …or is that a Fool for Every Spoon?? Wise Fool does a "puppet- take" of the old New Mexico classic folktale immortalized by Joe Hayes. A ridiculous romp on tortillas, spoons, class, pride and greed that will take you across the globe and home again.

• Sunday movies for kids: 2pm all summer, call for movie listings

• Sunday May 25th: Salida Circus Presents: the Lost Circus! An interactive circus show for kids!

• Friday Night Movies! Fridays at 7pm, Starting April 4th; $2

• Community Open Mic’s: May 18th, May 18th, June 15th and July 27thth Aug 17th all Sundays at 2pm.

• Summer Circus Cabaret Series: All unique and exquisite circus and aerial performances by local and visiting artists. $5-20 donation

  • Sunday June 22nd 2pm
  • Saturday July 19th 7pm
  • Saturday Aug 16th 7pm
  • Saturday sept 20th 7pm

• Penasco Youth Arts Workshop: for youth 6-14. FREE! July 21st – Aug 2nd; 10am- 4pm M-F

• Circus Camp in Taos: TBA

Call 505-587-2726 for details

Peñasco Theatre Wish List:

Running the Peñasco Theatre takes a lot of resources!!! This summer we are trying to raise money for expanding programs and theatre upgrades.

A $300 donation will provide 20 pair of new stilts for the youth summer camp. We received a generous donation of theatrical lighting equipment, but now we need to upgrade the electrical system in the theatre so that we can use the lights! This will cost around $5000. Paint, building materials, water catchment containers and garden hand tools are also needed. We are looking for any grant resources or grant writers. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible. Contact Alessandra for detailed information.

Peñasco Theatre gratefully acknowledges the generous donations for theatre renovation projects from the following Taos businesses:

Rio Grande Ace Hardware, Dennis Coca, Owner

Vargas Paint and Tile, Viviana and Christine, Owners

Olguin’s Lumber, Della Barrone, Owner