Theatre, Absurdity & Optimism from the Back Porch
About the Show
Hosted by Jamie Charleston, this weekly radio comedy takes a smart, affectionate look at life in Silver City and Grant County. Through conversations, sketches, and satirical bits performed with local actors and guests, the show pokes gentle fun at the quirks, contradictions, and shared stories that make this place what it is. Nothing is sacred—but everything comes from a place of curiosity, care, and community. It’s a chance to laugh at ourselves, listen a little closer, and recognize the humor in living together in a small town with a very long memory.
Library of Shows
And if you'd like to listen to some of our previous shows give a listen to one of the following:
El Movimiento Revisited
Community Conversations on Chicano/Mexican American Activism
The last in our series
From Having to Hide to Pride
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The Chicano LGBTQIA+ Experience in Grant County
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Moderator: Guadalupe Cano
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PANELISTS: Antonio Gonzales Ogás, Lisa Barber, Patricio Sierra, Samson Trujillo
August 22, 2026, 2-4pm
Silver Consolidated Schools
Administrative Building Board Room
2810 N. Swan St.
Silver City, NM 88061
Call for Living History Performers
Silver City Theatre and the Silver City Museum are accepting applications for the exciting new Living History Program!
This collaborative initiative brings to life the remarkable stories, people, and traditions that shaped Silver City and the surrounding region.
We are seeking talented performers to portray the following historical figures:
Jackie Lime, Allen Allensworth, Hipolita and/or Beatrix Manquero
Performers will engage audiences in dynamic, interactive experiences at the museum and
community events, helping history come alive in powerful and inspiring ways.
To apply, please submit your interest, headshot and resume to:
Jim Charleston
Photos from past performances
Melanie Hall & Gregg Jarrette
in Woody Guthrie.
Photo by Bruce Bloy
Wendy Spurgeon & Frecesca Regina
in Eleemosynary
Photo by Bruce Bloy
