Video above: The Denver Center for the Performing Arts teamed with Macy’s on National Believe Day to help bring a young woman named Carter an unforgettable experience at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Carter was treated to performances by DCPA actors singing some of her favorite songs, as well as dance lessons from two Denver Broncos cheerleaders and members of the Monte Vista High School pom squad.

DCPA performers Steven J. Burge (An Act of God) and Napoleon M. Douglas (A Christmas Carol) performed a song from Mary Poppins, while Christine Rowan and Jackie Vanderbeck (A Christmas Carol) sang from The Sound of Music.

DCPA Director of Education Allison Watrous presented Carter with prizes including autographed show posters, free DCPA Education classes and the coup de gras … an all-expenses trip to New York to see a Broadway musical.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wish of every child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. On average, a wish is granted every 35 minutes.

Video by David Lenk for the DCPA NewsCenter.

Photo gallery: Carter’s National Believe Day:


To see more photos, click the forward arrow on the image above. Photos by John Moore for the DCPA NewsCenter.