Imagine, if you will, investing one penny of every $10 you spend. If you multiply that by 10%, which is the average stock market return, you get, what? $67* in a year? Not if you are taxpayers in the seven-county metro area. Instead, they just got a 3,033% return on their investment in the SCFD […]
Cebollas: When a Road Trip is a Family Journey
/in Theatre Company, General/by Joanne OstrowThis world premiere work by New Mexico playwright Leonard Madrid drew loud laughs from audiences at the 2022 New Play Summit. The tagline says it all: Three Sisters, four wheels, four hundred miles, and one dead body. From a comedic premise, a heartwarming comedy-drama emerges when three Latina sisters embark on an unexpected drive, Albuquerque […]
Gear Up For Summer With These Theatre Classes
/in Education, General/by Linnea CovingtonThough we may just be over the holiday hump, now it’s time to start planning for summer fun. Not only does theatre offer a great way to spend time during the week, but these unique techniques can help shy kids blossom, show children how to express themselves, and allow everyone to make new friends. With […]
Plan Your Albuquerque to Denver Road Trip
/in Theatre Company, General/by Mindy SinkIn Cebollas, three sisters take a 10-hour road trip from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Denver, Colorado. The why of it can be revealed when you see the show, but if you find yourself with the opportunity to drive from New Mexico’s largest city to Denver’s capitol city, here are some suggestions to make it […]
Betty Pack: “She used sex like James Bond uses a Beretta” — TIME
/in Theatre Company, General/by DCPA PressFrom the archives: this article was originally published on February 3, 2022 Her exploits are straight out of a James Bond movie. Elizabeth – Betty for short – Pack was a spy for the British in World War II, and now she is the subject of a new play. Rubicon by Kirsten Potter was a […]
Full Cast and Creative Teams Announced for Cebollas and Rubicon
/in Press, Breaking News, Theatre Company, General/by DCPA PressThe Denver Center Theatre Company is excited to announce the full casting and creative teams for the world premiere productions of Cebollas by Leonard Madrid (Las Arañas, Berkeley Rep) and Rubicon by Kirsten Potter (Unraveling, ACT Seattle -workshop). Both world premiere productions were first introduced to audiences as readings at the 2022 Colorado New Play […]
DCPA Education Takes the Stage in ThesCon
/in Education, General/by Suzanne YoeIf you’ve been to downtown Denver in mid-summer, you might have encountered creatures from a different planet…known locally as FAN EXPO but known nationally as Comic Con. That one weekend a year when sci-fi enthusiasts convene to embody their favorite character, meet celebrities and delve into all things comic-sci-fi-horror-anime-gaming. Fast forward six months and you […]
Musical Sounds of the Holidays
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoeSometimes the sounds of the season are all you need to lift your spirits and look forward with a sense of wonder and anticipation. From chorale groups to ensembles, musical performances abound throughout the metro Denver area. Fill your season with inspiring compositions from these SCFD-funded organizations. ARAPAHOE PHILHARMONIC Holly Jolly Family Concert Dec 16 […]
Colorado Culture: A 3,033% Return on Investment
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoeImagine, if you will, investing one penny of every $10 you spend. If you multiply that by 10%, which is the average stock market return, you get, what? $67* in a year? Not if you are taxpayers in the seven-county metro area. Instead, they just got a 3,033% return on their investment in the SCFD […]
Make Your Holiday Merry & “Bright”
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoeWhen the chill fills the air, Colorado becomes a magical place with music, festivals, ice skating and events. Put an extra sparkle into your eye when you add one of the area’s spectacular lighting displays on your “must do” holiday list. BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT Nov 17-Jan 7 from 4:30-9pm 1007 York St., Denver Tickets If […]