Theaters Near Me in Mosquero
The Shuler Theater
131 N. 2nd Street, Raton, NM
Officially opening April 27, 1915, the Shuler Theater was cause enough to send city commissioners fleeing over the state line to Trinidad, Colorado, for safety.
Such a cause for dispute? Yes -- theater was a "hot topic" in the old days. A railroad and 40 billion tons of coal made Raton one of the fastest growing settlements in New Mexico and would later put it on a major "theater circuit". As early as the 1880s, Raton boasted a theater that attracted regular road shows. By 1882, an opera house known as the Old Rink had been erected. Serving as both opera house and a community meeting place, the Old Rink was said to have "held social sway on Second Street." The Old Rink was soon overshadowed by Hugo Seaburg's Garden Coliseum. The largest theater in New Mexico at the time, this enormous wooden theater could seat 5,000 patrons, roughly the equivalent of the entire population of Raton at one time.
The coliseum burned down shortly after the turn of the century, but by that time Raton already had at least four other theaters and opera houses including the Lyric, the Grand, and the Princess. The Lyric featured a three piece orchestra to accompany its early silent movies, and the Grand continued to bring in concerts, stock companies, boxing, wrestling, and lectures, while the Princess catered to the film industry. Of these only the municipal auditorium, which eventually came to be known as The Shuler survives unto this day.
The Shuler Auditorium was the product of remarkable personal and community energy, and the person principally responsible was Dr. James Jackson Shuler, early Raton resident who twice served as mayor from 1899-1902 and 1910-1919. Dr. Shuler undertook a number of impressive projects, including the construction of a municipal auditorium. The initial plan was to build a modest city hall with $25,000 that had been voted on by the taxpayers fror that purpose, but the destruction of Seaburg's coliseum left Raton without a large theater. The plan was enlarged to include an auditorium. The city fathers decided to include a fire station, extra office space, a heating plant, and a jail.
Architect William Rapp, of Trinidad, Colorado, was commissioned to design the new buildings. The interior was to conform to the classic opera house formula, including opera boxes. The interior decorations by desiner F. Mayer were a rough approximation of the 18th century ornate rococo style so much in vogue in Europe during the 1800s. Early support for the construction wavered and at one point the entire city council had to flee to Trinidad to escape arrest. Despite political hardships, the cornerstone was finally laid on August 20, 1914, and was completed by 1915 at a final cost of $55,000.
When Dr. Shuler died in 1919, the city council passed the resolution:
Whereas the erection and completion of the municipal auditorium, which has been a source of such delight to the inhabitants of this city, is a monument to the forethought, idealsim, zeal, and energy of the late mayor, J.J. Shuler, under whose leadership the purpose of the people was accomplished; Now, therefore, in recognition of such services, be it resolved that the said municipal auditorium be hereafter known and designated on the records of the city as the Shuler Auditorium.
Santa Fe Playhouse
142 East DeVargas Street, Santa Fe, NM
Mission:
To preserve and advance our Legacy as the oldest continuously running theatre west of the Mississippi while nurturing and providing quality theatre and performance for everyone.
Vision:
It is our vision to be the driving force in establishing Santa Fe as a destination for quality engaging theatre.
Roswell Community Little Theatre
1717 South Union Avenue, Roswell, NM
Mission:
The Roswell Community Little Theatre is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the production and presentation of live theater performances for the entertainment of the general public in Roswell, New Mexico as well as the surrounding towns and counties. It also serves as a medium where interested individuals may be involved in theater as an avocation.
Los Alamos Little Theatre
1670 Nectar Street, Los Alamos, NM
About Us:
Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) is a not for profit 501(c)(3) community theater group. We were founded in 1943 and have been continually providing entertainment on the “Hill” since the days of the Manhattan Project. Our productions take place in the Performing Arts Center (PAC), which we operate on behalf of Los Alamos County.
As specified in its original and current by-laws, LALT serves the following purposes.
To produce plays and other dramatic works.
To promote the interest of the public in drama and dramatic productions.
To instruct and educate members in the dramatic arts and related subjects.
To furnish the community of Los Alamos with a source of dramatic talent.
As a community theatre organization, LALT has a larger mission as well, namely to interact with the community to promote awareness of and interest in the dramatic arts and to pursue and promote the participation of the community in its productions. To this end, LALT declares itself to be an organization of inclusion for all members of the local community and dedicated to diversity in its selection of plays, directors and cast members.
Ballet Repertory Theater of New Mexico
6913 Natalie North East, Albuquerque, NM
Ballet Repertory Theatre Statement of Purpose
Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico provides opportunities for dancers, teachers, and choreographers to work and pre-professional dancers to train...while promoting a greater understanding and appreciation of dance through high-quality performances and educational opportunities to the diverse population in our state.
Spencer Theater For The Performing Arts
108 Spencer Road, Alto, NM
Mission:
The mission of the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts is to enrich the cultural lives of South-Central New Mexico's residents and visitors.
The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts opened in October of 1997, creating a year-round venue for world-class performances in theater, music and dance. An aristocrat among theaters, the $22-million structure is splendid and elegant, yet intimate and welcoming. At the heart of the Spencer, in its 514-seat hall, you’ll encounter a powerful experience of the performing arts — outstanding acoustics, intimate seating, and artistry of the highest caliber.
The El Rey Theater
622 Central Avenue SouthWest, Albuquerque, NM
About Us:
During its early years, the El Rey Theater was a popular movie theater, and also featured "The Hanger" restaurant, as well as several popular bars. This became known as the new "Puccini Building". Encompassing both the Theater and Saloon, it is a registered Historic Building, and the only example of Mediterranean architecture in a large theater in the State of New Mexico.
Sunshine Theater
120 Central Avenue, Albuquerque, NM
About Us:
The Sunshine Building is an historic building in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, located at the intersection of Central Avenue and Second Street. The six-story building was designed by the El Paso firm of Trost & Trost and built in 1924, originally housing offices and a 920-seat movie theater. It is of reinforced concrete construction, with a facade of yellow brick.
The Sunshine Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 and has been designated as a Historic Landmark by the city.
The Sunshine Theater, which occupies a significant portion of the building, was Albuquerque's first movie palace. The first film shown there was Scaramouche, starring Ramón Novarro and accompanied by a special orchestra for the occasion. The theater stopped showing first-run movies in 1974 and closed completely in the 1980s, but has since been remodeled into a popular live music venue. The Sunshine Theater has hosted a number of notable acts such as The Strokes, Snoop Dogg, Stone Temple Pilots, The Smashing Pumpkins, Modest Mouse, Rancid, Coheed and Cambria, Social Distortion, Deftones, and Deadmau5 among others.
Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company
100 Gold Avenue SouthWest, Suite 112, Albuquerque, NM
About Cardboard Playhouse
Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company, created by Doug Montoya and Kristin Berg in December 2004, prides itself on being one of the only children's theatre companies in Albuquerque that casts children on their ability to perform, not on their ability to pay. CPTC keeps itself viable by generating revenue through ticket sales and grants. CPTC was formed by a love of both improv and children, and fosters self expression, self confidence, and creativity through the use of an improv-based theatrical program. CPTC asks children to think for themselves and to take a sense of ownership in the show. To date Cardboard Playhouse has produced almost 100 productions casting over a thousand local adult and child actors.
The Flickinger Center For Performing Arts
1110 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM
Mission Statement - Provide a facility that stimulates the Growth and Education of the Arts throughout the entire community. - Flickinger Center for Performing Arts is your official source for tickets and information for all events. Located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, the 612-seat theater hosts a variety of entertainment, including international and national touring concerts, plays, musicals, dance, cirque, and magic/illusion. Also home to Miss A&O and Miss New Mexico pageants.
Approximately 20,000 people each year attend events held at The Flickinger. Professionals from all over the world come to perform at the theater and it serves to showcase our great local talent. A thriving performing arts center is a valuable community asset that enhances the quality of our lives and promotes economic prosperity.
Truth or Consequences Community Theatre
311 North Foch Street, Truth or Consequences, NM
Mission:
- To promote a broad range of theatrical presentations of the highest quality
- To entertain, inspire and engage our audiences
- To provide hands on learning experiences in all aspects of theatre production, performance and management for all ages
- To enjoy the fellowship of other theatre loving volunteers
- To join with other community theatres for mutual support and enrichment.
Cree Meadows Country Club
American Southwest Theatre Company
1000 E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM
American Southwest Theatre Company's Mission
The American Southwest Theatre Company seeks to enrich the theatrical and educational experience for students and our community by providing professional theatre personnel and special production resources.
American Southwest Theatre Company's Vision
The American Southwest Theatre Company strives to be an innovative leader in the performing arts by enriching theatre arts for our community and region.
American Southwest Theatre Company's Values
The American Southwest Theatre Company values respect, collaboration, initiative, education, community outreach, and diversity.
Las Cruces Community Theatre
313 North Main Street, Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces Community Theatre is an all volunteer non-profit organization with many opportunities for involvement. We welcome participation at all levels - from box office to set construction to performing on stage. Las Cruces Community Theatre is for the community and by the community. It is your theatre and we invite all interested people to join in our effort to present quality live theatre at a reasonable price.
Rio Grande Theatre
211 North Main Street, Las Cruces, NM
Built as a movie theatre in 1926, the Rio Grande Theatre was a focal point of downtown and a community gathering place until it closed in 1997.
Over the next 8 years and at a cost of $2.2 million, the theatre has been renovated, restored and reinvented as a 422-seat performing arts center that is also home to the Dona Ana Arts Council, facility operator for the theatre.
gallupARTS
1500 South Second Street Suite Four, Gallup, NM
Our Mission:
The mission of gallupARTS is to "foster creativity, culture, commerce and quality of life in Gallup and McKinley County through the arts."
We are committed to growing Gallup's creative economy and art scene for the benefit of the entire community. Our robust suite of programs includes two art galleries, artist talks, art and music festivals, youth art programs, art classes, and public art projects.
El Morro Theatre
207 West Coal Avenue, Gallup, NM
About
The historic El Morro Theatre in Gallup, New Mexico is a community cinema and performing arts center. Designed by noted theater architect Carl Boller, the facility opened in 1928 as a "castle of pleasure and art." Today, the 460-seat theater features a state-of-the-art Dolby Digital Sound System and Christie Digital Projector. In addition, the facilities recently underwent renovation so there are new restrooms, seats, and a special events center.