Thunder River Theatre Company

08/20/2026

Rehearsals are flying!
We can't wait for you to see every brilliant moment of this production.

Fresh off of Broadway, Every Brilliant Thing is an exhilarating and heartwarming play, in which a person looks back at their life and the glimmers of hope that carried them through. All told through a list of every wonderful, beautiful,
and delightful thing—big, small, and everything in
between—that makes life worth living.

Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 27

08/18/2026

First Friday Comedy
Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 8:00pm
General Admission $10

Get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt! Join us Friday, September 4th, as Elvencino Shows and Thunder River Theatre Company launches First Friday Comedy in Carbondale!

We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of talented local comedians, each ready to deliver their funniest stories, sharpest punchlines, and biggest laughs. Whether you’re planning a fun night out with friends, a unique date night, or simply need a good laugh, this is the place to be.

Come support local comedy, enjoy an unforgettable evening, and see why laughter truly is the best medicine. Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to laugh your socks off, we can’t wait to see you there!

08/14/2026

Thank you for the love Glenwood Springs Post Independent

The Thunder River Theatre Company has released the lineup for its 31st season, featuring five main-stage productions along with concerts, cabarets, speaker events and new play development programming. The season kicks off with “Every Brilliant...

08/14/2026

We love the Carbondale Chamber and are so grateful to be members and all of the support.

08/14/2026

The Workshop presents Free Florida
by Steven Nemerovski

Free Florida is about power, loyalty and the existential moment American democracy is forced to confront its many failings. It is based on the Th3rd Party novel series trilogy.

At the center of the story is Pennsylvania Governor, Emma Michaels, the front runner to become the first woman President of the United States until her ex-husband is secretly recruited by a revolutionary billionaire to lead a secession movement that could tear the country apart.

The total package, Emma is charismatic, brilliant, and politically magnetic. She is also relentlessly driven and disciplined. To demonstrate undying fealty to the party, Emma sacrificed her marriage to husband and best friend, Javier, who previously left a promising career in Republican politics to support her.

Emma is threatened and confronted with three simultaneous, existential challenges: battling ruthless party chairman, Eddie Cobb, and internal forces over party power, fighting to save democratic values inflamed by the secession movement, and balancing love and betrayal driven by Javier’s divided loyalties.

When Atlas coerces Javier into leading the secession movement, Emma’s greatest personal sacrifice becomes her greatest political threat; igniting a fierce battle with Cobb, who treats democracy like a private corporation.

Saturday, August 22
7:30 pm

08/12/2026

Rehearsals for “Every Brilliant Thing” have begun!
We had another lovely Sips & Scripts event and are so grateful to our fabulous Business Sponsors Woody Creek Distillers and Youthentity for the amazing drinks and snacks they provided. We love partnering with and highlighting other local businesses, because it takes a community to bring theatre to our community.

Sips&Scripts is a sneak peek into the first rehearsal of every MainStage show, where our patrons can mingle with the cast and creative team and listen to the directors', dramaturg's, and designers’ statements. They also have the opportunity to listen to the show being read aloud for the first time by the actors in the show. This event is a perk of our Membership program, want to learn more? Visit our website!

07/30/2026

Nothing better than a group of fabulous volunteers to help us through a fantastic mountain fair weekend. From the oasis to the cantina, we are just so grateful for our incredible community and to be involved in all the fun!