Performing Arts Programs

Theatre: The Black Box Theater located in the historic section of the Gunnison Arts Center is the perfect setting for Drama! Youth theatre classes and programming are offered year-round with a special summer program that builds confidence in young actors of all ages. Opportunities for local thespians begin in January with auditions for the Sonofagunn theatre production that pokes fun at local politics and the issues faced by every small community (and large community too, for that matter!). The lineup continues with the summer melodrama and a fall production, too.

The theater is a great setting for music and other performing arts presentations, meetings with guest speakers, and films– to name a few. With a seating capacity of 72, it is available for rent by outside theater companies and groups for meetings. Contact Crystal Ashe for information.

Music: The Gunnison Arts Center is famous for its Sundays@ Seven concert series in Legion Park, on the east side of town. Local and regional bands are featured for 14 weeks of great music in the park. Picnics, hulahoops, families and friends set a great tone for the live music each week. The play equipment in the park is located adjacent to the music setting so that everyone can enjoy a great time.

Introduced a few years ago, Fridays@ Five on the GAC courtyard is the perfect way to end your work week. Come join your friends every Friday, June through August for more live local and regional music. The cash refreshment stand is open and features cold beer, wine, sodas and water. The open air performance stage is ideal for small theater performances, too.

As the weather turns chilly in the Fall and Winter, live music performances are moved inside to the Black Box Theater at the GAC. The Gunnison Times famously sponsors an annual music event each Spring, kicking off Gunnison’s musical season.