 
At one time you could hear the sounds of a
train coming down the tracks, children playing by the school and
laughter and conversation during gatherings at Corkhill Community
Hall in Death Valley Junction. When Marta Becket discovered the
town in the '60's, it more resembled a scene from the Twilight
Zone with its buildings abandoned and in disrepair. But as she
peeked into the dimness and desolation of Corkhill Hall she saw
her destiny. She was on that stage in her beautiful costumes and
painted sets performing for an audience. In 1968 her dream became
a reality and she opened her show to an audience of 12. As her
audiences dwindled down to none, she continued to perform and
one day decided to paint the perfect audience for her one-woman
show. Four years later the Spanish Royal Court graced the back
of the Opera House. For over 36 years Marta has performed for
her public, both real and imagined. Documentaries have been made
about her and countless articles written about her and the dream
she brought to life at Death Valley Junction. In 1983 Tom Willett,
who had been working behind the scenes, joined Marta on the stage.
Marta saw his potential as a great comedian and, voila, a star
was born. Together they dazzle audiences on Saturday evenings
from mid-October to mid-May.
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