Summer Program - Butte Theater

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Thin air theatre Celebrates 10 Years
A 120-year tradition of theater in Cripple Creek continues this year at
the Butte Theatre.
Beginning in 1896
when the Butte Concert and Beer Hall
first took the stage in
Cripple Creek entertainment, audiences
have enjoyed a variety of music, theater,
and comedy. Over the
years the Butte has
served many functions. Originally a
place for ladies and
gentlemen to enjoy
classical music, it was
later repurposed as a
Artist’s rendition of the Butte in 2000 by Cherry Hunter.
site for dancing lesPrints available for sale in the box office.
sons, a storage facility,
a furniture store, and eventually fell into disuse.
In 1999 the City of Cripple Creek restored the Butte Opera House, now
known as the Butte Theater. The tradition of Classic Cripple Creek Melodrama, started at the Imperial Hotel by Wayne & Dorothy Mackin in the
1940s, was brought back to life at the Butte in 2000 by Stephen and Bonnie Mackin. In 2007, a new venture, Thin Air Theatre Company (TATC),
comprised of veteran Cripple Creek actors, directors and producers,
emerged to not only carry on the tradition of Classic Melodrama, but also
to produce new shows in other genres at the Butte.
Now in its tenth year, TATC brings several professional productions to
the stage. The stage will be filled with Classic Melodrama, a contemporary musical, comedy, mystery, and holiday cheer.
The Butte Theater is owned and funded by the City of Cripple Creek
and generous donations from area businesses and individuals. With the
support of those who believe in the Butte, its actors, writers and producers, and audiences of all ages, its stage will continue the long tradition of
showcasing the best of Cripple Creek entertainment.
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Support the Butte Theater
Thanks to the enormous talent and dedication of our on and
off stage supporters, the Butte Theater continues to receive
outstanding reviews in the press, community,
and from our audiences.
Help us to continue presenting the exceptional theater experience that is
synonymous with the Butte. With your investment, you become a partner
in helping us to maintain the high standards of excellence for which
Cripple Creek is celebrated. It would be an honor to welcome
you into our circle of donors.
Donations may be sent by check to:
Butte Theater
PO Box 743, Cripple Creek, CO 80813
Don't forget to include your name, address and contact information, so
that we may appropriately thank you for your support!
Or you may donate using our secure link on the Butte's website ButteTheater.com
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***All donations to the Butte Theater are tax deductible within the extent of the IRS law. ***
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Cast:
Tom Moffat ..............Jeffrey Salsbury
Darling of the
Donkey Derby
Old Peg Grandby..Courtney Loggins
Adapted by Chris Sorensen
Based on the original play
Jerry Campo.........................Dan Hoy
Flying Scud
Warren Fowler..............Nick Madson
by Dion Boucicault
Katey Darling .........Kathleen Macari
Directed by Mickey Burdick
Cecil Carnegie .............Connor Reilly
Musically Directed by
Sarah Wussow
Col. Boone ......................Kevin Pierce
June
24- August 27
Molly Meeker ............Rebecca Myers
Based on the 1866 script by Dion
Julia Larkspur ....Madeleine Sullivan
Boucicault, this classic horse-racing
Aurora Carnegie...........Monica Titus
melodrama has been re-imagined for
the Butte stage. Set in 1930’s Cripple
Miss Swink ....................Monica Titus
Creek, our hero sets out to save the
Scruffy Joe Pritchett ...Connor Reilly
day by winning the very first Donkey
Alma ........................Kathleen Macari
Derby Race (a racing tradition that
continues to this very day in Cripple
Creek.) But will their efforts be thwarted by a band of gamblers and cheats? With
donkey races, hijinks and mayhem (oh my!) this adaptation of a classic is sure to
please audiences of all ages. This show will be followed by a hilarious summer olio.
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Darling of the
Donkey Derby
Writer’s Notes
Chris Sorensen
A Four-Legged Fortune by
Dion Boucicault premiered in
London in 1866. I think it’s
only fitting that this summer
(Thin Air Theatre Company’s
10th and 150 years since
Boucicault’s premiere), our
Cripple Creek reboot takes to
the stage. This story holds a
special place in my heart. My
first experience with melodrama came performing the
original under the direction of
Richard Rossomme, Cripple
Creek’s maestro of melodrama. Years later, when my
turn came to direct my first
Boucicault play, Richard sent
me a letter outlining his take
on staging melodrama, emphasizing its high style, the underscoring, the need to play to the back of the house. His
love of melodrama was infectious and has influenced every story I tell, every script I
write. I hope we do him justice, although Richard would no doubt tell us, “Bigger!
Faster! Louder!” So, place your bets. The race is on!
Final note: The very first Donkey Derby actually took place in the early 1930s, not
the 1890’s as depicted in our play. But I think history will forgive us this little fib, as
Cripple Creek is no stranger to folks who bend the truth to spice up a tale.
Scene Breakdown
Act I, Scene 1 ....................................Exterior of Victor’s stable on Pritchett Hill
Act I, Scene 2 .............................................................................The stables; later
Act I, Scene 3..............................Scruffy Joe Pritchett’s bedroom; that afternoon
Act I, Scene 4...............................................The Golden Mule Saloon; that night
Act II, Scene 1 ..........................................................The same; the next morning
Act II, Scene 2 .................................Exterior of the Expectation Mine; that night
Act II, Scene 3 ...............................................................The stables; the next day
Act II, Scene 4 ...............................................................Bennett Avenue; July 4th
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Pippin
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Directed by Lysa Fox
Musically Directed by Sarah Wussow
July 1-Aug. 27
Join us for the Tony-Award winning tale of Pippin, a young prince struggling to find
his Corner of the Sky. With sizzling choreography and an award-winning score, a
wandering troupe of performers tell the story of our hero, and his choice between a
life of simple, unremarkable happiness, or living for a single, brief flash of glory.
Cast:
Leading Player .............Kevin Pierce
Catherine ..................Rebecca Myers
Pippin...................................Dan Hoy
Theo ........................Dawson Murray
Charles .........................Nick Madson
Player .....................Kathleen Macari
Lewis....................................JT Rider
Player ..........................Connor Reilly
Fastrada .......................Monica Titus
Player .................Madeleine Sullivan
Berthe...................Courtney Loggins
Player ......................Jeffrey Salsbury
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Pippin
Directors Notes Lysa Fox
This show has a wonderful song on which the whole conceit of the piece is
hinged. It’s a song about finding one’s own personal “corner of the sky”. But, the
sky isn’t square. So, is it possible to find our true potential? Do we create our own
destiny or let others guide us? Or both? Trekking through life means different
things to different people. But, “figuring it all out” is certainly universal – we’ve all
been there or maybe are there now. Actually, does our search every really stop?
Pippin is a little different than some of our past summer fare. It may leave you with
a more questions than answers, which I believe is part of the purpose of the show. I
will say that Pippin is a favorite piece among many theatre artists and we are thrilled
to have you here to experience it with our theatre artists. So – join us! Come and
waste an hour or two...we hope you enjoy!
Musical Numbers
Act I
Magic to Do .........................................
By Leading Player and Ensemble
Act II
On the Right Track...............................
By Leading Player and Pippin
Corner of the Sky .................................
By Pippin
And There He Was ...............................
By Catherine
Welcome Home ....................................
By Charlemagne and Pippin
Kind of Woman..
By Catherine and Ensemble
War Is a Science ..................................
By Charlemagne, Pippin, and Soldiers
Extraordinary ......................................
By Pippin
Glory....................................................
By Leading Player and Soldiers
Prayer for a Duck ................................
By Pippin and Theo
Simple Joys ..........................................
By Leading Player
Love Song ............................................
By Pippin and Catherine
No Time at All ......................................
By Berthe and Ensemble
I Guess I'll Miss the Man .....................
By Catherine
With You ...............................................
By Pippin
Finale...................................................
By Ensemble
Spread a Little Sunshine ......................
By Fastrada, Lewis and Charlemagne
Morning Glow......................................
By Pippin and Ensemble
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Dan Hoy is a sophomore musical theater major at
Baldwin Wallace
University and
proud to make his
TATC debut. Regional/Educational
credits: Chad in All
Shook Up (BWU),
Jamie in The Last Five Years (Revolution
Theatrics), Jim in The Glass Menagerie
(Big Dog/CFPAA), Double J in Saturday
Night Fever (BWU), Gabe in Next to Normal (Theater on the Square), Mike in A
Chorus Line (BWU), Clyde in Bonnie and
Clyde (Stagedoor Manor), the Emcee in
Cabaret (CFPAA) and Jason in bare: A
Pop Opera (Stagedoor Manor). TV: Featured Dancer in the 85th and 86th Annual
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
(NBC/Stagedoor Manor).
JT Rider is back
in Cripple Creek
for his third season
with Thin Air Theatre Company, and
he couldn’t be more
excited. You may
recognize him as
the Narrator from
last summer’s Into
the Woods, and a giant man eating plant
from last fall’s Little Shop of Horrors.
This year JT will be playing various roles
on stage throughout the year and will also
be the Assistant Technical Director alongside Mickey Burdick. He wants to thank
his family and friends, as well as his family here at Thin Air Theatre Company, the
City of Cripple Creek, and you! Thank
you for the support. Enjoy the show!
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Nick Madson is
thrilled to return to
the Butte! A graduate of Oklahoma
City University, favorite shows include: Singin’ in the
Rain (Don). Into
the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince),
Producers (Franz/Bialystock), Full Monty
(Jerry), Tick, Tick…Boom (Jon), Beauty &
the Beast (Lumiere), Evita (Che), and
Prunier in the Puccini opera La Rondine’
starring Kelly O’Hara, and in 2006 made
his NYC debut off-Broadway in Sideshow
(Terry). Nick’s been a lead singer on
Cruise lines, and had the honor of performing with Kristin Chenowith, and tapping with Donald O’Conner. Much love
to the Creek, Mickey, Chris, my incredible family, and my darling MJ who always gets me through.
Connor James
Reilly is thrilled to
be making his
TATC debut! Regional: The Lost
Colony (Master of
Ceremonies), Beowulf (Young Beowulf), Assassins
(Leon Czolgosz),
The Wild Party (Jackie), Sweet Charity
(Lead Frug Dancer/Associate Choreographer). Film/TV: Turn: American Spies
(AMC), Capturing Oswald (Discovery
Channel). Proud JMU grad. Thanks and
love to my friends and family! www.connorjamesreilly.com @connorjreilly
Kathleen Macari
is from Troy, NY,
and graduated
from Niagara University with a
B.F.A. in Theatre
Performance with
minors in Fine Arts
and Dance. Her
past roles include Miss Adelaide (Guys &
Dolls), Suzy Hendrix (Wait Until Dark),
Violet Newstead (9 to 5), Claire (The
Maids), Evelyn (The Shape of Things),
Viola (Twelfth Night), the Beggar Woman
(Sweeney Todd), Suzanne (Picasso at the
Lapin Agile) among others. She has also
directed Extremeties by William Mastrosimone on the main stage, and short play
Men and Parts by John Morogiello. Kathleen thanks her family and friends for
their constant love and support!
Kevin Pierce is
delighted to be back
onstageat the Butte.
A Kansas native, he
now lives in the
Denver area and is
excited to be back in
the Creek. He's been
seen on the Butte
stage as a spider eating butler, a sailor, a British fop, a
crooner, a dancing elf, and several lousy
miners. Cedits include The Complete
Works of William Shakespeare, Nathan
Detroit in Guys and Dolls, Cosmo Brown
in Singin' in the Rain, and Jinx in Forever Plaid at the Colorado Springs Fine
Arts Center. He holds a BFA in musical
theatre from Wichita State University.
Thanks to his parents and the TATC family. Thank you for your support of the
Butte!
Rebecca Myers is
proud to join TATC
for their 10th anniversary and celebrate the incredible
work and dedication
Mickey, Chris, and
Mel have given to
the City of Cripple
Creek this last
decade. This marks Rebecca’s eighth season with TATC. Favorite roles at the
Butte include Audrey in Little Shop of
Horrors, Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the
Rain, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, and
Sally in You’re a Good Man, Charlie
Brown. Love and thanks to you, our audience, who have supported us over the
years and helped to build a truly wonderful place to call home. There are too
many people to recognize and thank, but
this season is dedicated to two of my
greatest inspirations -- Mickey and Kevin.
Jeffrey Salsbury
graduated from UC,
Irvine in 2013 with a
BFA in Musical Theatre. Recent roles include Richard
Hannay in The 39
Steps at The Great
American Melodrama in Oceano,
Ca. and Sgt John Riley in the World Premiere of The San Patricios at the Pacific
Conservatory Theatre: PCPA in Santa
Maria, Ca. He has performed in Master
classes, and has premiered new work OffBroadway. Favorite roles include Melchior in Spring Awakening and Leo
Bloom in The Producers. He lives in California with his wife and family where
they teach children's acting.
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Madeleine Sullivan
is thrilled to be making her debut at Thin
Air Theatre Company. She graduated
from Washington
and Lee University
in May with a bachelor’s degree in vocal
performance. Her past professional credits include the role of Nancy in Fancy
Nancy at Roanoke Children’s Theatre.
Some favorite non-professional roles include Elle in Legally Blonde, Wendla in
Spring Awakening, and Sally in You’re a
Good Man Charlie Brown. She would like
to thank her parents and three younger
brothers for being the best fan club out
there. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Monica Titus is an
Orlando based actress, singer, and
writer with a passion
for story telling. A
graduate of Mercer
University with a
B.A. in Music and
Theatre, she has had
the pleasure of appearing regionally as Miss Forsythe in
Death of a Salesman, and as Yvonne in
Sunday in the Park with George both at
Mad Cow Theatre, as well as Maria in
Lend Me a Tenor with the Athens Theatre.
A native Floridian, Monica spends her
free time writing, performing as a spoken
word poet, playing her little red ukulele,
and eagerly anticipating her next project!
Courtney Loggins is thrilled to be a part of The Thin Air Theatre
Company's 10th summer season! Courtney most recently appeared
as Truvy in Steel Magnolias at the Butte. A native of Shreveport,
LA., and a graduate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood, Loggins has been active in theater for over 20 years. Her
favorite roles include Danforth in The Crucible, Corday in
Marat/Sade, and Nance in Female Transport; her most treasured role
thus far has been as a drama teacher at Southfield School in Shreveport. Loggins is delighted to be in Cripple Creek serving as the Arts
Education Administrator and Secretary of the Board for the Butte Theater. Many thanks
to Mickey Burdick and Chris Armbrister for extending the opportunity to work with such
an amazingly talented group of professional young actors. Loggins dedicates this performance to Chloe and Jasper and would sends a special shout out to Patty and Rob as
well as the love of her life, Chris, whose generosity and support have made it possible
for her to continue to follow her bliss. If you are reading this: Thank YOU for supporting live theater! Enjoy the show!
Dawson Murray is currently a 7th grader at Cripple Creek Victor Junior/Senior High School. This is his second season at the Butte, having
also played Lewis in Winter Wonderland in 2014. He also acts with the
Drama Club at his school. He has acted as one of the Three Little Pigs
in The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf, and Templeton in Charlotte's Web.
He loves sports, acting, biking, hiking, and many other things.
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Reservations
719-689-3247
Our reservations line is open seven
days a week to take your calls.
Reservation Hours
April 2 - October 31:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. seven days a week
November 1 - March 31:
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7 days a week
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and
New Year's Day
Box Office
719-689-6402
The box office is located upstairs at
the Butte Theater at
139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek
Hours
The box office is open 2 hours prior
to every performance.
Email
You may email the Butte Theater at:
mmoser@cripple-creek.co.us.
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Butte Theater Etiquette
Photography, cell phones, pagers, camcorders and tape recorders are not allowed in the theater. No Smoking is
allowed in the Butte Theater. We have
adopted the Cripple Creek Fire Engines
as the Official Sirens of the Butte Theater. In case of emergency, their voices
will ring loud and clear!
Children please note: If your parents
have a tendency to cry, wiggle or indulge in any other disruptive behavior,
would you please take them out to the
lobby during the performance? Thank
you.
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Company Stage Manager .....................................................Hannah Martin
Choreographer ..................................................................................Lysa Fox
Production Design ...................................................................Nancy Hankin
Seamstress ...............................................................................Missie Trenary
Assistant Technical Director ............................................................JT Rider
Program & Graphic Design ...................................................Ruth Zalewski
Television & Radio Marketing....................................................Laura Muir
Digital Marketing .................................................................Amanda Blough
Photographer ............................................................................Matt Watkins
Producers for TATC ..........................Chris Armbrister & Mickey Burdick
Butte Theater Manager ................................................................Mel Moser
Lysa Fox arrives in Colorado for her eighth summer with Thin
Air on the heels directing and choreographing All Shook Up! in
Springfield, Il., at the Tent Theatre. She is the Head of Musical
Theatre at Western Illinois University where she directed Lippa's
Wild Party this past spring. From here, she's off to Grandstreet
Theatre in Helena, Montana to be in Rock of Ages and choreograph James And The Giant Peach. Other favorite projects: Director/choreographer: Into the Woods, Violet, Singin’ In The
Rain, Ordinary Days, and Hairspray! Performance roles: Ragtime (Mother), The Last Five Years (Cathy), Always, Patsy Cline
(Patsy), Into the Woods (Bakers Wife & Cinderella), The Heidi
Chronicles (Heidi), Songs for a New World (ensemble), and Our Country’s Good
(Meg/Duckling) opposite Cripple Creek’s own Mel Moser. Lysa has her MFA in Acting/Directing from California State University Long Beach. Thanks to Mickey and Chris
for the ongoing opportunity in a place she proudly calls her summer home.
Hannah Martin is delighted to be stage managing for Thin Air Theatre Company! This
is her first season with TATC, however she has spent the last three summers working at
Stagedoor Manor with Chris Armbrister. Before moving to Colorado, she lived in Washington, DC working at multiple theatres in the DC/MD/VA area. Her recent stage management credits include: PA for Lost in the Stars (Washington National Opera), SM for
Blackberry Winter (Forum Theatre), ASM for Cherokee (Woolly Mammoth Theatre
Company), SM for Old Wicked Songs (1st Stage), Carrie, Hair, and Zombie Prom
(Stagedoor Manor). Thank you to my family and Jossie for being so supportive with this
big move!
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Sarah Wussow
(Music Director)
is extremely excited to return to
Cripple Creek for
another summer
of creating theatre
with Thin Air!
Sarah spent the
past few years
music directing at various theatres across
the country. Some favorite shows include:
Why Do Fools Fall in Love (Thunder Bay
Theatre), Musical of Musicals! (the Musical), and Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps &
Gowns (Oregon Cabaret), The Drowsy
Chaperone (Sierra Repertory Theatre), A
Christmas Carol (Palace Theatre) and of
course, Into the Woods (Thin Air Theatre).
A huge thank you to her family and
friends for their love and support!
Nancy E. Hankin’s (Scenic & Lighting Design) career has taken a long road
from Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Los
Angeles, and Denver, before moving to
the Springs. With a BFA in Set and Lighting Design from Boston University,
Nancy has designed for many theatre
companies across the country. Since coming to Colorado Springs, Nancy has designed sets and/or lighting for
Theatreworks, the Fine Arts Center, Pikes
Peak Community College, and Star Bar
Players and this marks the sixth summer at
TATC. Nancy is the owner and creative
party designer of Five Star Décor and
loves the theatre!
Chris Sorensen is an award-winning
screenwriter, playwright and audiobook
narrator. Thin Air Theatre Company has
produced 13 of his full-length plays at the
Butte Theater including Dr. Jekyll’s Medicine Show, Angel of the Christmas Mine,
Haunting at the Old Homestead, Sherlock
Holmes, and the Cripple Creek Ripper.
He has numerous screenplays in development and Intrinsic Value Films recently
tapped him to write a horror film. He recently completed his first book, The Mad
Scientists of New Jersey. As an audiobook narrator, he has recorded over 160
titles. Chris would like to thank the loyal
Cripple Creek audience.
Mel Moser is
back for another
year at the Butte
Theater. Mel will
be spending all of
his time this year
as the theater
manager and will
not be on stage for
the summer but is
looking forward
to returning to his role as Zachariah
Gooch in A Cripple Creek Christmas
Carol this holiday season. Mel would like
to thank his life-long friend Renee
Mueller; his theater family Chris &
Glenda; Mickey & Rebecca; Kevin and
Rosie. And of course the wonderful patrons of the Butte Theater.
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Chris Armbrister (TATC Producer) hails from the
Blue Ridge Mountains of VA and his career has taken him
from coast to coast working as an actor, director, writer,
fight choreographer, & producer. Chris is very proud to be
a part of Thin Air Theatre Company’s continuation of the
legacy of theatre in Cripple Creek and can’t express
enough how fortunate he is to be friends with and working with Mickey & Mel. Chris is also the Program Director for the internationally acclaimed Stagedoor Manor (a
recipient Broadway Theatre Museums Award for Excellence in Arts Education). Chris holds a Master of Fine
Arts degree from the University of Alabama and is member of the East Tennessee State University Alumni Hall of Fame for his “Contributions to the Development of Theatre in America”. Chris considers his number one blessing in
life to be his wife Glenda (like The Good Witch).
Mickey Burdick (Artistic Director, Director of Darling of the Donkey Derby) received his BFA in Acting
and Directing from the University of Arizona, and recently received his MBA from Colorado State University.
Mickey is a member of AEA, and his stage experience
has taken him across the country, having worked out of
New York, Texas, currently Colorado, and everywhere in
between on various tours and projects. He has produced
shows ranging in style from Shakespeare to contemporary
drama and from melodrama to original music revues and
large-scale historical pageants. Directing credits include A
Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Fantasticks, The Odd
Couple, Greater Tuna, Romeo and Juliet, Vampire of Cripple Creek, The Spoilers, Angel of the Christmas Mine, and Hazel Kirke. Playwrighting credits include
Winter Wonderland, The Frozen Man, My Colorado Home, and Gems of the Silver Screen. He is ecstatic to be back at the Butte for the tenth anniversary season,
and has high hopes for another great year. Much love to Rebecca, and special
thanks to Mel, Chris, Chris, and the entire production crew for making this such
a wonderful ride.
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June
Through Sept. 11
CC&V Mine Tours, Victor Lowell Thomas
Museum
June 10-16
Cripple Creek Top of the World Rodeo
June 17-19
4th Annual Victor Gem & Mineral Show
June 24 - July 4
Once Upon a Time in the West Art Show
- Cripple Creek Heritage Center
June 24 - Aug. 27
Darling of the Donkey Derby - Butte
June 25-26
Cripple Creek Donkey Derby Days
July
July 4
Cripple Creek 4th of July Celebration
July 1 - August 27
Pippin - Butte
July 15-16
Victor Gold Rush Days
July 23
Cripple Creek Railroad Days Reenactments at District Museum and Last Train
to Cripple Creek video with Mel McFarland
July 30 - August 6
Teller County Fair, at the Fairgrounds
August
August 6 - September 8
Cripple Creek Ghost Walks
August 19-21
24th Annual Cripple Creek Salute to
American Veterans; Wall Dedication
August 27
25th Anniversary of Gaming
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September
September 2-24
The Foreigner - Butte
September 3-4
Victor Celebrates the Arts Show
September 10
Victor Race Day - pack burros and more.
September 10-11
Cruise Above the Clouds Car Show
Victor Ghost Town Garage Sale
September 17-18
Mt. Pisgah Speaks Cemetery Tour
September 17 & 25
Two Mile High Club Aspen Tours, Cripple
Creek
September 24 & 25
Fall Fest, Cripple Creek
September 30 - October 30
Cripple Creepshow, Butte Theater
October
October 1
Stories at the Strong, Victor
October 8
Mine to Mine Challenge foot race, Cripple Creek
Bennett Avenue Sidewalk Sale, Cripple
Creek
October 22
Citywide Scavanger Hunt, Cripple Creek
October 27
Trunk or Treat in Victor
October 31
BOOzaar Cripple Creek Parks and
Recreation
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CC&V Narrow Gauge Railroad
The 45-minute train ride through backcountry mining district. The train leaves
the depot at 5th & Bennett. 689-2640.
CrippleCreeRrailroad.com.
Cripple Creek District Museum
5th & Bennett Avenue - exhibits depicting the gold rush era. Open daily from
mid-May through mid-September. 719689-2634. CrippleCreekMuseum.com.
Cripple Creek Heritage Center
Multiple hands-on exhibits educate and
entertain visitors of all ages. One mile
northeast of Cripple Creek on Colorado
Highway 67. VisitCrippleCreek.com
Cripple Creek Jail Museum
The museum features a gift shop with
books and items from the Cripple Creek
area. Free admission with Butte ticket
stub. Located on Bennett Ave. and A St.
For more information, call 877-858-4653
or check VisitCrippleCreek.com.
Casinos
Take a chance in one of our many funfilled casinos; maybe you will go home
with gold as the miners did in yesteryear.
VisitCrippleCreek.com.
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine
Go down 1,000 feet into an 1890’s gold
mine. 719-689-2466. 1 mile north of Cripple Creek on Highway 67. GoldMineTours.com
Old Homestead House Museum
Parlor House Museum - featuring historic
tours of the shady ladies’ rooms. 353
Myers Ave. 719-689-9090.
Victor City of Gold Mines
Victor Lowell Thomas Museum - Gold
panning, exhibits, gold mine tours and
more. 3rd & Victor Ave. 719-689-5509.
VictorColorado.com
Victor’s Gold Camp Ag & Mining
Museum - antique tractors, mining equipment. 2nd & Victor Ave. 719-651-5569
Heritage Sites: Trails of Gold, Stratton
Outdoor Amphitheater, Stratton’s Independence Mine & Millsite, Gold Coin
Mine; VictorColorado.com
CC&V Gold Mine Tours
At the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum,
Victor. Tours at 10 and 1 during summer;
reservations at VictorColorado.com or
719-689-4211 or 719-689-5509.
Riding the Shuttle
The Gold Camp Connector Shuttle Service provides rides to and from Cripple Creek
and Victor on a daily basis. Gold Camp Connector Cripple Creek Pick-Up and DropOff Location: The Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Avenue, North Third Street,
Victor. See VictorGov.com for schedules.
Getting More Information
The Cripple Creek Heritage Center on North Hwy 67 offers information on accommodations, attractions & events. For more area Information: 1-877-858-GOLD.
The Victor Visitor Center on Victor Avenue in the historic Alta Vista Station carries information and brochures. Victor tourism information may be obtained at VictorColorado.com.
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THE BUTTE THEATER
Board of Directors
Mickey Burdick, President
Mel Moser, Vice President
Acqunetta Likkel, Treasurer
Courtney Loggins, Secretary
Chris Armbrister
Tonya Copely
Annetta Lawson
Sally Robertson
Scott Robertson
Jeep White
Ray White
The Butte Board of Trustees
As trustees of the Butte, these individuals help to guide the board
of directors as we move toward a new era of sustainable growth.
Donna Brazill, Cripple Creek, CO
Bill Burcaw, Cripple Creek, CO
Chris Burcaw, Cripple Creek, CO
John Declet, Centennial, CO
Lisa Declet, Centennial, CO
Terese Donch, Greenwood Village, CO
Michele Edwards, Woodland Park, CO
Morgan Gengo, Camden, NJ
Nancy Hankin, Colorado Springs, CO
Mark Hardcastle,
Greenwood Village, CO
Samantha Kelley, Woodland Park, CO
Jean Kullas, Denver, CO
Marc Liby, Kansas City, MO
Bruce Lowry, Parker, CO
Susan Lowry, Parker, CO
James Mablin, London, UK
Kristin Mach, Elizabeth, CO
Gerald McLaughlin, Florissant, CO
Renee Mueller, Cripple Creek, CO
Bill Murray, Colorado Springs, CO
Susan Murray, Colorado Springs, CO
Melvin Nelson, Englewood, CO
Bert Palmer, Denver, CO
Russ Rainey, Denver, CO
Tim Robertson, Littleton, CO
Katie Robertson, Littleton, CO
Patrick Sawyer, Westminster, CO
Don Schneider, Arvada, CO
Ilene Schneider, Arvada, CO
Ted Schweitzer, Cripple Creek, CO
Chris Sorenson, Sparta, NJ
Nate Starkey, Otsego, MN
Elizabeth Starkey, Otsego, MN
Eric Ulberg, Denver, CO
Linda Vassau, Englewood, CO
Fred Vassau, Englewood, CO
Kevin Werner, Cripple Creek, CO
James Wiley, DC., Woodland Park, CO
Mary Witt, Englewood, CO
Ruth Zalewski, Victor, CO
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l The
Cripple Creek City Council
and the City of Cripple Creek
l The
Butte Theater Board of
Directors
l Michelle
Rozell - Cripple Creek
Heritage Center
l Paul
Harris of The City of
Cripple Creek
l Deb
Hack and the rest of our
fabulous cleaning crew
l Steve
Kitzman and The City of
Cripple Creek Marketing
Department
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l Matt
Watkins
l Ruth
Zalewski
l Cripple
l The
Creek Fire Department
Mackin Family
l Connie
Dodrill - Cripple Creek
Parks and Recreation
lTed
Schweitzer - Transportation
l Jeff
Kruka & Bob Chevalier Building maintenance
l Renee
Mueller - Cripple Creek
Historic Preservation
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