In 1966, nine years after How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was published, Ted Geisel (more popularly known as Dr. Seuss) received a call from his old friend Chuck Jones, a successful animator who had created Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote, the Roadrunner, and many others. The two had worked together during World War II while […]
Goodnight Moon: Educator and Family Resources
/in Education, Community Engagement, Events/by DCPA PressThis production is inspired by the books Goodnight Moon (1947) and The Runaway Bunny (1942). Both books were written by Margaret Wise Brown and both books were illustrated by Clement Hurd. Fun Facts About the Moon Goodnight Moon takes place during nighttime. Here are six facts about the moon: The Moon goes around the Earth […]
Goodnight Moon: Dramatic Play Activities
/in Education, Community Engagement, Events, Uncategorized/by DCPA PressDeveloped by DCPA Education and Community Engagement | education@dcpa.org | 303.446.4892 In the Great Green Room is a resource of five lesson plans that provide you and your classroom or family with five pre-show sessions in anticipation of attending the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ production of Goodnight Moon. Each session is designed […]
The Making of an Animated Classic
/in Broadway/by DCPA PressIn 1966, nine years after How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was published, Ted Geisel (more popularly known as Dr. Seuss) received a call from his old friend Chuck Jones, a successful animator who had created Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote, the Roadrunner, and many others. The two had worked together during World War II while […]
Dracula: Vicious tyrant. Horrific vampire. Sexy rock star?
/in Cabaret, Events/by Amanda AndreiAs an undead bloodsucking ruler from the Carpathian mountains, the figure of Dracula has morphed throughout the ages into an archetype of dangerous and seductive power. Whether that power is in the form of violence or eroticism, it taps into a need to feel alive and vigorous at any cost. And in the case of […]
Camp Christmas Returns to Take Over Stanley Marketplace
/in Off-Center, Community Engagement, Events/by Suzanne YoeIn 2019, DCPA Off-Center partnered with Lonnie Hanzon of Hanzon Studios to create an all-new holiday lighting destination for the Denver metro area. This fanciful (some might say quirky) experience immersed audiences in an extravagant assemblage of holiday decorations that Hanzon amassed over his 40+ year career as an installation artist. Camp Christmas originally opened […]
Activity Central: A Christmas Carol
/in DCPA, Theatre Company, General/by DCPA PressEssential to the holiday season in Denver, A Christmas Carol is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation for the whole family that traces money-hoarding curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption. To complement our annual tradition, enjoy these activites — perfect for the whole family. COLORING SHEET MAKE YOUR OWN FINGER PUPPETS […]
Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to A Christmas Carol
/in Theatre Company, General/by Denver Public LibraryThe Denver Public Library recommends these library resources to enhance your theatre experience of A Christmas Carol. READ A Christmas Bestiary by John Kenn Mortensen (2023) This graphic novel is an essential guidebook to all the horrors that await us during the darkest time of the year, from common creatures such as Baba Yaga […]
The Pride of Denver
/in Broadway, Community Engagement/by Collin Van SonDenver’s lion population will soon be doubling. On October 23, Simba, Nala, and their fellow big cats will return to the Buell Theatre for the Denver Center’s production of The Lion King. In anticipation of the pride’s arrival, I spoke with some of the wildlife experts at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, where Denver’s real-life lions […]
Finding the Heartbeat in The Notebook
/in Broadway, Events, Uncategorized/by Lisa KennedySentimentality is often scrutinized. Rightly so — let the teary among us admit. Yet, in the hands of people who appreciate its power but also believe it has integrity, the sentimental can be more than merely moving or easily nostalgic. Enter singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and writer Bekah Brunstetter, the tag team responsible for the musical […]
Activity Central: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
/in Broadway, Events, General/by DCPA PressNearly 70 years after How the Grinch Stole Christmas was published, the story is as popular as ever. Before you bring your little tykes to the theatre to see the live musical on stage, ignite their creativity with these activities inspired by the original illustrations and story by Dr. Seuss himself. COLORING SHEETS COOKING […]