Community Spotlight
The DCPA is always excited to collaborate with organizations to uplift the incredible work they do in our community. The community spotlight showcases their work in the Denver metro area.
Shining the light on community – Women’s Bean Project
This month, we’re honored to highlight and uplift Women’s Bean Project, a Denver-based nonprofit helping women build confidence, skills, and long-term self-sufficiency.
Woman’s Bean Project
Women’s Bean Project is a transformative nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to helping women build lasting independence through meaningful work, personal growth, and community support.
Together, DCPA and Women’s Bean Project have created opportunities for participants to explore creativity, build professional skills, and connect with the arts through:
- Broadway Seats — Access to Broadway-level performances and the broader arts community
- Storytelling Circle — A creative space for women to share and shape personal narratives
- Public Speaking & Professional Presence Coaching — Tailored coaching to support interviews, advocacy, and professional growth
What They Do
At its core, Women’s Bean Project creates stepping stones to self-sufficiency for women facing significant barriers to employment — including chronic unemployment, housing instability, lack of education or job skills, and justice involvement. Participants are hired into transitional employment, where they earn income, develop real work experience, and receive comprehensive support services such as life skills training, job readiness development, and one-on-one coaching.
Through hands-on work producing and packaging quality food products sold nationwide, women gain confidence, accountability, and the practical skills needed to secure long-term employment.
Why it Matters
When women gain stability, confidence, and economic independence, their families and communities thrive. Through our collaboration, participants have strengthened their storytelling abilities, expanded their artistic experiences, and developed professional skills that support their success beyond the program.
Contact Info
Shelby Mattingly
Chief Executive Officer
1300 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80223
Website: www.womensbeanproject.com
Opening Act
Opening Act Theatre was founded in 2016 by Public Relations Consultant Sylvia Cordy, and eight Black professional women in Denver. Their goal is to instill confidence and develop personal and professional leadership qualities in young Black women between the ages of 6 and 17 years old.
Mission
Our mission is to use theatre arts to promote and enhance the creative talents and positive development of young Black women.
Vision
We envision successful, poised, and skilled women empowered to create change in themselves, their community and their world.
Our Values
- Confident self-expression and professional proactive communication
- Integrity and personal ethics
- Excellence
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Mutual respect for diverse values and communities
- Humor and versatility
- Personal and professional resilience
Contact info
Sylvia Cordy
Chief Executive Officer
3131 E. Alameda Avenue, Suite 1606
Denver, Colorado 80209
Website: https://openingacttheatre.org/
COMMUNITY AT DCPA
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Stories to check out:
- Meet the Creatives Behind Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown
- Stuck in Limbo: Clyde’s is a workplace comedy that elevates the humble sandwich
- Stage Stories: A Little Night Music Orchestration
- Denver’s Best Sandwich Shops
- Theatre for Young Audience and Student Matinees Bring Learning to Life
- Little Red Family Resource Guide
- First Look: A Little Night Music
- A People as Resilient as the Amache Rose
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