They called her Elizabeth Thorpe. And Betty Pack. And Cynthia. She was an American, working for the British, and sometimes the Spanish, although the French and Polish thought she was theirs for a while. She came from an upstanding family, a proper girl who was thoroughly improper. The biggest enigma, though, was the Nazi coding […]
DCPA Community Engagement Uplifts Cebollas and Local Organizations
/in Community Engagement, General/by Emma HolstDenver Center Theatre Company’s upcoming world premiere production, Cebollas, tells the story of three Latina sisters taking an unexpected road trip (with no ulterior motives at all). New Mexican culture is at the forefront of this new play as the sisters bicker and reminisce, driving past familiar locales between Albuquerque and Denver. Theatre Company management […]
Cracking the Enigma Code
/in Theatre Company, General/by Lisa BornsteinThey called her Elizabeth Thorpe. And Betty Pack. And Cynthia. She was an American, working for the British, and sometimes the Spanish, although the French and Polish thought she was theirs for a while. She came from an upstanding family, a proper girl who was thoroughly improper. The biggest enigma, though, was the Nazi coding […]
Who Was Bob Fosse?
/in Broadway, General/by Emma HolstCan you remember the first time you saw CHICAGO onstage? Near the beginning of Act One, when Roxie is introduced to the other female inmates, the musical number Cell Block Tango begins. An absolutely iconic sequence, it stands out among the greatest dance numbers in musical theatre history. Think Mein Herr from Cabaret. Who’s Got […]
Finalists for High School Playwriting Competition Announced
/in Education, General/by Emma HolstThe Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is happy to announce the finalists of the eleventh annual High School Playwriting Competition. The Playwriting Competition is grounded in workshops hosted by DCPA Education Teaching Artists. These in-school workshops introduce students to the fundamentals of playwriting, bolster creative writing skills and encourage them to discover their […]
A Spy Among Us
/in Theatre Company, General/by Suzanne YoeFrom the archives: this article was originally published on March 22, 2023 If you Google “international intelligence agencies,” Wikipedia gives you a list that’s almost too long to count. While the fictitious 007 — Bond, James Bond — works for the non-fictitious MI6, the United Kingdom is far from the only country to have intelligence […]
Skis, Slopes and Spies: Colorado’s Camp Hale
/in Community Engagement, General/by Cynthia BarnesFrom the archives: this article was originally published on April 13, 2023 America’s newest national monument has an intriguing history. On August 22, 2022, President Joe Biden designated 53,804 acres of National Forest Service lands in Eagle County as the Camp Hale – Continental Divide National Monument. Much is written about the site’s history as […]
Mouthwatering Mexican…or New Mexican…or Tex-Mex Spots in Denver
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoePlease note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. When growing up in a small town in rural Arkansas in the 1970s, access to extraordinary cuisine likely meant taking a six-hour road trip to Dallas. So when looking for Mexican food, yours […]
No Mystery Here: Make It a Fun Night of Solving a Murder
/in Community Engagement, General/by Mindy SinkAs someone who went from reading Nancy Drew to Agatha Christie as a young child, I’m a fan of most mystery stories — whether in a book, play, or movie. If Rubicon just whets your appetite for more mystery-solving entertainment, there is no shortage of options in Colorado. ADAM’S MYSTERY PLAYHOUSE 2406 Federal Blvd., Denver Adam’s […]
Space Out in Colorado With These Star-Studded Experiences
/in Community Engagement, General/by Linnea CovingtonWith the launching of DCPA Off-Center’s Space Explorers: THE INFINITE in February, our head is in the sky, past the clouds, beyond Earth’s ozone and out into orbit. Yes, we’re talking all things space and the joys that diving into the unknown can bring. In honor of this new, interactive experience, here are more ways […]