Tiny Beautiful Things
2025-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Thunder River Theatre, 67 PROMENADE, Carbondale, 81623, United States
Tiny Beautiful Things
Book By: Cheryl Strayed
Adapted by: Nia Vardalos
Directed By: Missy Moore
Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.
Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

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PINK TO BLACK presents Tatanka
2025-03-22 19:30 - 23:00 | Thunder River Theatre, 67 PROMENADE, Carbondale, 81623, United States
PINK TO BLACK
PRESENTS
Tatanka
at
Thunder River
Saturday, March 22
7:30 pm: Doors
8 pm: Beep Bop Boop
9 pm: Tatanka
Tatanka encapsulates the heavy roots rumble of the Caribbean while maintaining the pop sensibilities of the dance-oriented electronic sounds from the Britannica-American reggae scenes. These sounds are what fueled the group’s self-titled album, ’Tatanka’. Written over the span of a year and a half, Tatanka recorded their self-titled album at Imperial Sound in San Diego. Reggae rocker Ted Bowne from PASSAFIRE and roots magician The Maad T-Ray of Tribal Seeds feature on a counter-culture wake up call entitled “The Yard”. Jamaican sing-jay Triston Palmer is heard on a bouncy number labeled “Give Green”. The tune pays homage to never giving up and believing in yourself. E.N Young of Tribal Seeds can also be heard throughout the album. The album debuted at #1 on the iTunes reggae charts and #4 on Billboard’s reggae charts. The positive lyrics and heavy sounds garnered radio air-play all around the globe.
Tatanka’s Sounds In Technicolor EP has racked up over 20,000 downloads and has attributed to the flourishing fan base. This recognition has led to tours across the US and Canada with acts such as Tribal Seeds, Stick Figure, Lee Scratch Perry, Fortunate Youth, Easy Star Allstars, Passafire, and more. In conjunction with a heavy tour schedule, Tatanka has also played a multitude of festivals including California Roots, Powell-a-Palooza, Desert Rocks, Arise, and a plethora of others.
Formed in Denver Colorado by a few college friends, Tatanka has been recognized as “Breakout Artist of the Year” (2014) by The Pier, High Times “Unsigned Band of the Month” (September 2011), and nominated by Westword magazine for “Colorado’s Reggae/Jam Band of the Year” (2015). With 2015 providing a large amount of clout, Tatanka will be releasing a remix album of their self-titled record as well as several new singles.
Their infectious live show is the bridge between the band and the fans. It unifies the crowd with a progressing, pulsing, and positive perspective. Tatanka is always looking to further instill a global vision of unity with their pounding, dynamic sounds and peaceful, harmonious message.
“We all go help them, People come together no selfish.” -Reward Them, TATANKA
“Tatanka is a record that manages to pay homage to its roots, deliver a couple catchy singles, as well as define Tatanka’s sound as an out of the mold band that is pushing the reggae-rock genre to a new place.” -Tommy Dubs, The Pier

$35 Presale
$40 at the door
$275 VIP Table of 4
VIP Tables include a bottle of champagne, snacks, and table service.
This is a 21+ event.

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The Workshop
2025-03-29 19:30 - 21:00
The Workshop
Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 pm
Thunder River Theatre Company presents the fourth iteration of “The Workshop,” a new play-reading series that brings together playwrights and audiences to discuss new works.
Listen to a reading of We are Going Nowhere by Matthew Schneck.

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PINK TO BLACK presents Pink Fuzz
2025-04-05 19:30 - 23:00
PINK TO BLACK
PRESENTS
Pink Fuzz
at
Thunder River Theatre
Saturday, April 5
7:30 pm Doors
8 pm Good For Now
9 pm Pink Fuzz
Pink Fuzz is a brother/sister-led three-piece out of Denver made up of singer/guitarist John Demitro, and singer/bassist LuLu Demitro. Pink Fuzz came to fruition at the end of 2017. Quickly picking up steam and wanting to expand out of Denver, Pink Fuzz started touring extensively. Creating a DIY circuit throughout the country, they’ve built a grassroots fanbase that has anxiously been awaiting new releases. Finally, 4 years after their newest release, the band is putting us on track for a new album, produced by Kevin Mckeown (Black Pistol Fire) and mixed by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Chris Cornell, PJ Harvey, Arctic Monkeys). This will be their strongest body of work they’ve put out yet. Their latest singles can be found on all streaming platforms with a full album expected summer of 2025.
Their impressive live show has been making waves in the Colorado music scene and nationally. John’s baritone guitar lends itself to their heavy and fuzzed-out tone. The tuned-down sound mixed with vocal harmonies and unique melodies is their calling card. The band’s newest material has been starting mosh pits since they debuted it at Treefort 2021. The coined term “High-Speed Desert Rock” suits them well, as their show is fast-paced, dynamic, and hard-hitting.
$40.00 Pre-sale
$45.00 at door
21+

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These Shining Lives
2025-05-02 19:30 - 21:00
These Shining Lives
By: Melanie Marnich
Directed By: Missy Moore
These Shining Lives chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits—or endanger the lives of those who come after them.

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ThunderBall
2025-05-31 17:00 - 22:00
ThunderBall
A fundraiser
for
Thunder River Theatre Company
Saturday, May 31, 2025
5:00 pm
Join us for:
Thunderputt
Lawn Games
Ping Pong Paddle Raise
Halftime Show
featuring Drunken Shakespeare
25-26 Season Announcement
ThunderBall Dance Party
Costume Contest – wear your best sports gear!

$750 Reserved Table of 4
Includes:
Reserved ThunderPutt Time
Lawn Game Play
Bottle of Champagne or Wine
Unlimited Beverages
Appetizers, Dinner, and Dessert
Food and Beverage Service
ThunderBall Dance Party

$75 General Admission

ThunderPutt and Lawn Game Play
Appetizers, Dinner, and Dessert
1 Free Beverage
Unlimited NA Beverages
ThunderBall Dance Party

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Lincoln Goes to Hollywood
2025-06-27 19:00 - 20:30
Aspen Fringe Festival and Thunder River Theatre Company
present
Lincoln Goes to Hollywood
By: David Ledingham

A hysterical historical comedy starring Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth, William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Brutus, and many more played by David Ledingham & Lyon Hamil.
June 27 – June 29, 2025
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A Tupperware Party with Dixie Longate
2025-07-12 18:00
TRTC
presents
A Tupperware Party with Dixie Longate
Dixie is returning to TRTC for one more incredible show before she retires. Join us for a special evening in RVR.
Saturday, July 12
6:00 pm
Venue details will be emailed before the event.
General Admission: $65.00
Includes drinks & tapas
VIP Package: $135
VIP Package includes tickets for Tupperware Party, ThunderChat, and post ThunderChat cocktail hour with Dixie.
VIP Package is available for purchase HERE
Tickets available for purchase HERE

ThunderChat with Dixie Longate
2025-07-13 18:00 | El Dorado, 358 Main St., Carbondale, CO, 81623, United States
TRTC
presents
ThunderChat with Dixie Longate
Sunday, July 13, 6:00 pm
at
El Dorado
Experience thought-provoking conversations and inspiring ideas at TRTC’s Thunderchat – A Keynote Speaker Series. Featuring distinguished voices from diverse fields throughout the industry, Thunderchat sparks engaging dialogue, broadens perspectives, and connects our community through the power of storytelling.
Join us in welcoming Kris Andersson and learn all about the creation of Dixie Longate.
General Admission: $40
Student/Industry: $25
VIP ThunderChat: $75
Includes VIP Cocktail Hour with Dixie after the Show
VIP Package: $135
Includes a ticket to the Tupperware Party on July 12, a ticket to ThunderChat, and a post ThunderChat Cocktail Hour with Dixie.

VIP Package available HERE
ThunderChat Tickets available HERE

True West
2025-08-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-11 19:30 - 21:30 and 1 more date | Thunder River Theatre, 67 PROMENADE, Carbondale, 81623, United States
True West
By: Sam Shepard
Directed by: Missy Moore
Set in California, 20 miles outside of Los Angeles, True West follows the sibling rivalry between two estranged brothers, Austin and Lee, who have reconnected while one house-sits for their mother.
Friday, August 29 – Sunday, September 14
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