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Thunder River Theatre Company
Support Thunder River Theatre Company and help bring bold, thought-provoking theatre to the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley. Your donation fuels innovative productions, nurtures local artists, and sustains educational programs that inspire creativity and connection across our community. Together, we can keep live theatre thriving—every gift makes a difference.
You can also become a Season Member!
Donations to a Season Membership include perks such as tickets to season productions, exclusive invitations to Scripts and Sips and other special events, and special thanks in our program, on our website, and during our curtain speeches. For more information on Memberships, visit our Season Membership Page.
Executive Circle $25,000+
Playwright's Circle $10,000+
Director's Circle $5,000+
Actor's Circle $2,500+
Producer's Circle $1,000+
Testimonials:
“I left TRTC moved and shaken. That’s as it should be.” - Fred Malo Jr., Carbondale - Letter to the Editor in the Sopris Sun
“The point is not to feel good. The point is to feel. Are we up to the challenge?” - Luke Wander - Sopris Sun
“My wife and I attended the Thunder River Theatre Company production of Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Missy Moore. We have had a lot of exposure to quality live drama in our years in Chicago, being season ticket holders to the Goodman and Steppenwolf theaters for decades. Each of the five actors were flawless to watch and their performances rivaled many of those we had seen in Chicago. Even the set was remarkable for a small-town theater play. Kudos to those five actors and the whole production staff for a stimulating and rewarding evening.” - Dick Wells, Carbondale - Letter to the Editor in the Sopris Sun
“We’ve all been hearing about the good work that Thunder River has been turning out for the last few years, earning Henry’s for productions and actors. The skeptic in me wanted to know how a tiny mountain town could find the talent to do all this great work. So, I investigated.
Founded in 1995, for the first eleven years of its existence, it didn’t have its own home but trucked costumes and props all over the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond to perform in other venues. Finally, on New Years Eve in 2005, they were able, with the overwhelming support of the entire community, to open their own beautiful new facility that was paid in full by grants and donations. This is no small community theatre; this is a full-blown professional theatre that actors from Denver and other Front Range theatres are beginning to discover as a great place to work. I HIGHLY recommend a stop to enjoy this jewel of a theatre on your next trip to the mountains. Looking for something to do? Meander on over to Carbondale and take in a play. Going skiing in Aspen or Vail? Take a side trip and enjoy a show when you come down off the mountain. You will not be sorry.” - Beki Pineda - Front Row Denver Center
Our Mission: By engaging artists and audiences, Thunder River Theatre Company explores the human experience through inspired theatre and innovative artistry.
Our Values: We are a dedicated organization committed to uplifting the community through impactful conversation, economic stimulation, and collaborative partnerships. Our focus on the human experience drives us to create compelling and riveting storytelling that challenges and inspires. We are also dedicated to shaping the future by providing education, fostering integrity, and nurturing artistic exploration for future generations.
TRTC was founded in 1995. From the beginning, TRTC set its goals to not only produce the finest professional theatre, but to foster community and give something meaningful back to the Roaring Fork Valley. TRTC was originally founded in partnership with the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities. TRTC was incorporated as a nonprofit in Colorado at that time, but not as a 501(c)(3), since CCAH had their 501(c)(3).
The goal of the partnership was to help raise money for CCAH's scholarship programs. This partnership was relatively simple and on the cutting-edge; CCAH produced TRTC plays, which were performed as CCAH events. TRTC wrote grants and solicited underwriters. All the net proceeds went back to CCAH for the continued support of all the arts in our community. During the first eight years, TRTC netted over $80,000 for CCAH.
The Colorado Council on the Arts used this partnership model (highlighted on their website at that time) when advising other arts organizations throughout the state. TRTC strengthened, defined its own place in our valley, and in 2004, achieved its own 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, Roaring Fork Friends of the Theater, Inc. We are now RFFT, Inc. DBA Thunder River Theatre Company, and on December 28, 2004, we received our final determination letter from the IRS.
Organization name
Thunder River Theatre Company
other names
TRTC, Roaring Fork Friends of the Theatre
2004
Tax id (EIN)
84-1546404
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
67 PromenadeMailing
PO BOX 1773Garfield County, CO, US