In Hotter Than Egypt, playwright Yussef El Guindi explores the tragic-funny misunderstandings of a culture clash rich in existential, social, political baggage. While on holiday in Egypt, middle-aged Americans Paul and Jean find their marriage unraveling in the company of a young couple, Seif and Maha, who serve as their guides and conscience. Cut off […]
Walk Like an Egyptian in Colorado
/in Community Engagement, General/by Mindy SinkThe premise of Hotter Than Egypt is of two Americans on a vacation/business trip to Cairo and how their relationship is tested as they are exposed to this new environment. If this story makes you curious to learn more about Egypt while staying here in Colorado, start exploring in your own backyard. DENVER MUSEUM OF […]
New Play Development at the DCPA: A flourishing endeavor since 1979
/in Theatre Company, General, New Play Summit/by Emma HolstThe Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a long history of cultivating new works. Since its inception in 1979, the DCPA has produced 147 world premieres, presented readings of 210 new works, and commissioned 47 playwrights. Even before the Colorado New Play Summit’s creation in 2006, the DCPA has been involved in the enrichment […]
From the archives: How Fiddler on the Roof turned rags into riches
/in Broadway, General/by Sylvie DrakeThe story, deeply embedded in Jewish DNA, tells a universal story about determination and survival
From the archives: STOMP as loud as you can, Denver
/in Broadway, General/by John Moore‘Stomp’ will be back in Denver from March 10-15 in all its explosive, syncopated glory with those incredible percussionists who treasure the old adage about…
First Look: Laughs in Spanish
/in Photo Gallery, Theatre Company, General/by DCPA PressLaughs in Spanish is a joyous, downright hilarious snapshot of Cuban and Colombian-American culture set in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood arts district. Join the party, embrace life’s twists and turns, and mark your calendar for this uproarious new comedy. Take a look at some of the production photos below.
Hotter Than Egypt Playwright Explores the Pathos and Comedy Inherent in Every Day Life
/in Theatre Company, General/by Leo Adam BigaIn Hotter Than Egypt, playwright Yussef El Guindi explores the tragic-funny misunderstandings of a culture clash rich in existential, social, political baggage. While on holiday in Egypt, middle-aged Americans Paul and Jean find their marriage unraveling in the company of a young couple, Seif and Maha, who serve as their guides and conscience. Cut off […]
One Person’s Trash is Another’s Masterpiece: Creating art out of garbage
/in Community Engagement, General/by Linnea CovingtonBefore throwing away that paper towel tube or foam packaging, think about what it could become with a little imagination. After all, one person’s trash can be another’s treasure, and the vehicle to make music, create art and even revamp into clothes. The idea of using found objects, aka trash, and turning them into something […]
STOMP Returns to Denver in All Its Explosive, Syncopated Glory
/in Broadway, General/by Genevieve Miller HoltUsing percussion, everyday objects and not a word of dialogue, another sweeping storm of rhythm is brewing in Denver.
Finalists and Winners Announced for the 2023 Student Playwriting Competition
/in Press, Breaking News, Education, General/by Emma HolstThe Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce the winning plays as part of its tenth annual Middle School & High School Playwriting Competition, which has impacted more than 25,000 students since its inception in 2013. This year, the DCPA received 179 total submissions from 22 counties across Colorado. After careful […]
Unleash Your Inner Playwright
/in Education, General/by Madison StoutImagine two characters meeting on the street. One sincerely believes they know each other, while the other insists they have never met. How would their interaction go? If this prompt got your creative engine running, consider taking a playwriting class from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Education Department. Since 2012, DCPA Education […]