Staging the world premiere of Cowboys and East Indians required not only American and Western wear, but a great number of saris and other traditional Indian garments. Most saris sold in Colorado are for formal occasions, such as weddings, so Costume Design Associate Meghan Anderson Doyle looked to India, ordering saris and other traditional garments […]
The main character and narrator, Lucky, is the daughter of immigrants from India who first moved to Toronto before settling in Casper, Wyoming, a town in which they found no connections to their culture of origin. Even today, Casper’s Indian community is just 0.073 percent of the city’s population. As of 2023, only 2 percent […]
Denver Public Library resources to enhance your experience at Cowboys and East Indians READ Sour Heart by Jenny Zhang Similar to Cowboys and East Indians, readers are introduced to a collection of stories centered on the families of immigrants, like the overbearing mother that gives up her artistic aspirations to come to America and […]
Now receiving its world premiere at the Denver Center Theatre Company, Cowboys and East Indians was developed in the DCPA’s Colorado New Play Summit. Co-adapters Nina McConigley and Matthew Spangler spoke about their play with the DCPA before their Summit reading in 2024. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. View the original […]
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Line Producer, Jessi Eckenrod, recently facilitated a panel discussion with members of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. The fast-paced comedy, produced by DCPA Cabaret, features five actors playing multiple characters, which requires numerous quick changes throughout the show. Jessi interviewed Assistant Stage Manager Kaden Dolph, Costume Coordinator Meghan Anderson […]
If you searched for “choir of man” and ended up with “choirs for men,” don’t be disappointed. While The Choir of Man makes its second stop in Denver Jan. 16 and 17, 2026, Colorado’s “choirs of men” are here to stay. Watch for concerts year-round by these talented tenors (not to mention countertenors, baritones, and […]
“Sari” (or saree) is Sanskrit for “strip of cloth.” First worn as far back as 2800-1800 BCE during the Indus Valley Civilization, saris are typical garments worn in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and India, among other countries. They range from the mundane to the sublime, serving as a practical garment in extremely hot […]
Mere mortals rarely enjoy the lavish, multi-course meals typical of the six queens in SIX, but the DCPA’s restaurant partners have mouth-watering dishes to die for. CHAMPAGNE TIGER 601 E. Colfax Ave. • 303.942.0593 Open Wednesday – Sunday • Hours Vary With 13 options to choose from, champagne is only the beginning to a […]