Piknik Theatre 2026 Season

With the Branham Amphitheatre nearing completion, Piknik Theatre is preparing for our most ambitious chapter yet: year-round programming, professional artists on staff, and expanded education for local youth. 

To make this leap, we must raise $150,000 in community support before June 2026 to secure the resources needed for new leadership, including an Artistic Director, expanded education staff, and professional actors.

This has been a year of transformation for Piknik Theatre. After 18 years of extraordinary leadership, our founder Stuart Handloff has stepped into retirement, leaving behind a legacy of generosity, vision, and a belief that theatre belongs to everyone. For nearly two decades, he never once took a salary — a profound act of service that gave our community the gift of free, professional theatre.

Now, it is up to us — together — to carry his vision forward.

Your gift today ensures that:

• Equal access to Summer Shakespeare at the Branham Amphitheater, bringing hundreds of families together every summer.

• Youth programs at the Boys & Girls Club & local schools, providing free theatre classes that build creativity and confidence.

• Maintenance and Management of The Branham Amphitheater, Steamboat Springs ONLY outdoor, world-class theatre.

Every Gift Makes a Difference

Whether you give $50, $500, or join our Shakespeare’s Giving Globe Circle with a gift of $1,000+, you become part of the story. Like the groundlings and patrons of Shakespeare’s Globe, every supporter plays a role in keeping the stage alive.

Together, We Build the Future

Piknik Theatre has always been more than a stage — it is a community. With your help, we can honor Stuart’s legacy, nurture the next generation of artists, and ensure that the Yampa Valley remains a vibrant home for theatre for generations to come.

Please make your end-of-year gift today. Your generosity keeps the lights on, the curtain rising, and the arts alive for all.

With gratitude,

Celina Taylor

Executive Director, Piknik Theatre