Just like Bud Davenport and Doug Simon in Gutenberg! The Musical, creatives constantly find themselves in the position of pitching ideas, whether for auditions or projects. Kelly McAllister, an accomplished playwright, screenwriter, actor, and director, offers invaluable insights from his extensive experience. With award-winning plays produced globally and his role as a teaching artist at […]
Cultivating New Art: Denver Immersive Invitational
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoeDo you like to be on the cutting edge? First in line? At the epicenter of the next “new thing”? Then you need to be at the inaugural Denver Immersive Invitational. Described as an incubator for new art and immersive experiences, the Denver Immersive Invitational gives artists a chance to create without constraints and audiences […]
Denver-Metro Family-Friendly Restaurants
/in Community Engagement, General/by Emma HolstPlease note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. Whether you’re attending Theatre for Young Audiences, A Christmas Carol, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, or another DCPA production – it’s fun to make a day of it and grab a bite […]
Who Exactly Was Johannes Gutenberg?
/in Cabaret, General/by Emma HolstMoving backward through time – in a European epoch before Shakespeare, before Henry VIII and his six wives, before the Protestant Reformation – there was nothing at all. Kidding. But most people, apart from historians and scholars, aren’t as familiar with European history before the 16th century. This is due in part to the lack […]
The Art of the Audition: Learn how to nail that callback and what directors want
/in Education, General/by Linnea CovingtonThis article was originally published on November 17, 2022 All the books, lessons and performances in the world won’t guarantee an actor a leading role, but mastering the art of the audition just might. That’s why for the past five years Grady Soapes, the DCPA Theatre Company’s Director of Casting, has long taught classes on […]
If Hamilton Visited Denver
/in Broadway, General/by Rich GrantThis article was originally published on February 4, 2022 Of course, Alexander Hamilton never visited Denver. The city wasn’t even founded until 54 years after his death. But if Hamilton did come to Denver today, what would he visit?
Pitching Strategies: Insights from Kelly McAllister
/in Education, General/by Madison StoutJust like Bud Davenport and Doug Simon in Gutenberg! The Musical, creatives constantly find themselves in the position of pitching ideas, whether for auditions or projects. Kelly McAllister, an accomplished playwright, screenwriter, actor, and director, offers invaluable insights from his extensive experience. With award-winning plays produced globally and his role as a teaching artist at […]
Ca-Ching! ARTcade Delivers a Winning Combination of Nostalgic Games and Modern Art
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoeNestled against the west side of Mod Market is downtown’s newest immersive experience. The return of ARTcade at 1555 Champa Street is yet more evidence that Denver is quickly becoming the hub of immersive experiences in the US. ARTcade is described as a fusion of classic arcade games and contemporary art. Melding the talents of […]
A Day in the Life of a Company Manager for Broadway
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressBack to the Future: The Musical tours The Buell Theatre January 22 through February 9, and it’s a homecoming for Jack Stephens who grew up in Aurora. So DCPA asked this theatre-kid-turned-Broadway-Company-Manager what a typical day on the road is like and learned that it’s anything but typical. DCPA: Welcome home! Growing up in Aurora […]
Activities to Do: Elephant and Piggie
/in Education, General/by DCPA PressDCPA Education & Community Engagement presents Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” from October 18-December 22, 2024 in the Weeks Conservatory Theatre. Prepared specially for PreK through third grade audiences, this Theatre for Young Audiences production is based on Mo Willems’ beloved and award-winning children’s books. Dive into a world of make believe, […]
Playwrights Announced for the 19th Annual Colorado New Play Summit
/in Press, Breaking News, Theatre Company, General, New Play Summit/by DCPA PressThe Denver Center Theatre Company is proud to announce playwrights, dates, and details for the 2025 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS). The 19th annual festival will take place over one weekend on March 1-2, and feature readings of new plays by jose sebastian alberdi, David Myers, Carey Perloff, and Bianca Sams. The festival will also feature the World […]