Imagine two characters meeting on the street. One sincerely believes they know each other, while the other insists they have never met. How would their interaction go? If this prompt got your creative engine running, consider taking a playwriting class from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Education Department. EXPLORE DCPA EDUCATION CLASSES: […]
The Power of the Pause The best public speakers aren’t born. Confidence at the podium is built through preparation, practice, and purposeful coaching. When Delanie Baumgartner enrolled in one-on-one public speaking coaching through the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), her goal was clear: become more confident speaking in front of groups. As a […]
Cartoon superheros, talking cleaning bottles, instructional videos, the audiobook version of that best seller, and even some of the questions heard on the radio — these are all done by voiceover artists. “It can be so very broad. I think of voiceover as being anytime you hear a voice without the face of the person […]
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! will run Oct 23-Dec 20, 2026 Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce that the next Theatre for Young Audiences production sure to delight the youngest theatregoer is Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!, based on the award-winning children’s book written […]
When Thomas Beeker walked across the Ellie Caulkins Opera House stage as a 2022 Bobby G Award winner, Denver audiences knew they would see him again. And just four years later, he is part of the North American tour of Les Misérables. “Every time I think about it, I can’t imagine doing anything else,” Thomas […]
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2026 Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards. The 12th annual Tony Awards-style ceremony will be held on May 15 at 7pm at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The Bobby G Awards are a statewide high school musical theatre program […]
Speaking outdoors or to a large group can be challenging, and not just because of the nerves. Without meaning to, speakers often push their voices to be heard, leading to strain, fatigue, and disconnection from the audience. According to Allison Watrous, Executive Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Denver Center for the Performing […]
Mindfulness can feel intimidating. But what if presence didn’t require stillness? What if you could use improvisation to return to yourself? For Denver Center for the Performing Arts teaching artist Heather Curran, improv and mindfulness are inseparable. “Improv is the practice of presence through play,” she says. “Mindfulness and meditation can be really daunting, but […]
Polish your acting chops with theatre-based games you can do outside of the classroom. Acting classes might have ended, but there’s no reason you can’t continue the excitement and education at home. In fact, theatre games entertain the whole family and/or friend group, even if the others aren’t training to be a performer. Try […]
Boulder Public Library I Main Library I Canyon Theatre Location: 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302 11:00am – 12:00pm (Mountain Time – US & Canada) schedule Free Event Young readers become storytellers in this interactive, theatre based storytime experience. Together, participants will explore characters, settings, and adventures from their favorite children’s books through movement, creative […]
Boulder Public Library I Main Library I Canyon Theatre Location: 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302 11:00am – 12:00pm (Mountain Time – US & Canada) schedule Free Event – LEARN MORE Step into the playful world of clowning through movement, imagination, and creative expression. Families and community members of all ages will explore physical comedy, character creation, […]