In this ongoing series, we briefly introduce you to the actors performing in our plays in a fun way. Episode 70: Meet Eddie Lopez of Sacramento, who plays the lovably oblivious boy-toy Spike in the Theatre Company at the DCPA’s new production of Christopher Durang’s celebrated comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

Lopez talks about capoeira (the national sport of Brazil), his first impressions of Denver and his thoughts on Meryl Streep … and kindness.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play. It’s about adult siblings whose lives are disrupted by a visit from their Hollywood star sister … and a boy named Spike. It plays through Nov. 16 in the Ricketson Theatre. Call 303-893-4100, or go to www.denvercenter.org. Video by John Moore and David Lenk. Run time: 3 minutes.

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Let’s just be honest: Eddie Lopez has the assets you need in an actor who plays a muscular boy toy named Spike. Photo by Jennifer L. Koskinen.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: Ticket information
Performances run through Nov. 16
Ricketson Theatre
303-893-4100, or go to the Denver Center’s web site at www.denvercenter.org

Previous 2014-15 “Meet the Cast” episodes:

Charlie Franklin, Lord of the Flies
Patty Goble, The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Matthew Gumley, Lord of the Flies

Paolo Montalban, The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Linda Mugleston, The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Donna English, The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Burke Moses, The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Beth Malone, The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Ben and Noah Radcliffe, Lord of the Flies
Gregory Isaac Stone, Lord of the Flies

Meet the cast episodes from the 2013-14 season:
Death of a Salesman
Just Like Us
Jackie & Me
The Most Deserving
A Christmas Carol
black odyssey
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Hamlet
Shadowlands
Animal Crackers

Our previous coverage of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Opening Night photos
Video: Watch a montage of scenes from the production
Cold coffee, hot popcorn make for a good stew
Durang strikes an unexpected peace with an indifferent Broadway
Vanya … is the most popular play in America
Vanya … First rehearsal photos
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