Mariana, a Cuban and Colombian-American woman living in Miami, is the protagonist of Alexis Scheer’s world premiere play, Laughs in Spanish. But if you were to ask Mariana, the real star of the show would be her mother, Estella. As a larger-than-life telenovela actress, Estella brings some uproarious drama to Laughs in Spanish. Telenovelas, often […]
The Director’s Approach: Bartlett Sher on directing the Broadway revival of Fiddler in 2015
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressReprinted with permission of Fiddler on the Roof What are the differences between working on this show and some of your other past projects? Bartlett Sher: Talking about Fiddler on the Roof is actually a pretty great challenge when it comes to being a director, because the show is deeply beloved and it has a […]
Latin Loves: Savor the flavors of Latin cuisine at these local restaurants
/in Theatre Company, General/by Cynthia BarnesPlease note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. ¡Qué rico! How delicious is this food? While Colorado — once a part of Mexico — is awash in many restaurants that serve the recipes of our neighbor to the south, other Latin […]
From Telenovelas to Laughs in Spanish
/in Theatre Company, General/by Emma HolstMariana, a Cuban and Colombian-American woman living in Miami, is the protagonist of Alexis Scheer’s world premiere play, Laughs in Spanish. But if you were to ask Mariana, the real star of the show would be her mother, Estella. As a larger-than-life telenovela actress, Estella brings some uproarious drama to Laughs in Spanish. Telenovelas, often […]
Get Your Girl On!
/in Community Engagement, General/by Cynthia BarnesFans of the television show “Parks and Recreation” know February 13 as Galentine’s Day — a celebration of all your favorite females filled with fun, food, and all the things ladies love. On Valentine’s Eve, or on any other day (like before catching The Secret Comedy of Women — Girls Only), here are some suggestions […]
Court Cases that Inspired To Kill a Mockingbird
/in Broadway, General/by Suzanne YoeTHE “SCOTTSBORO BOYS” TRIAL: POWELL V. ALABAMA (1932) In this dramatization of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus makes reference to two US Supreme Court cases involving black boys and men accused of rape by white women. The verdicts of these two trials, Powell v. Alabama and Brown v. Mississippi, inform Atticus’s hope that […]
Getting the Jump on 2023: Great lineup of local culture
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoeNew year’s resolutions are no good unless you follow through, so if “adding more culture” was part of your list, we can help you stay committed. Get out your calendar and get ready to invite your friends: JANUARY Curious Theatre: Alma For those fortunate theatre aficionados who attended the DCPA Theatre Company’s 2020 Colorado New […]
Summit Spotlight: Yussef El Guindi, Hotter Than Egypt
/in Theatre Company, New Play Summit/by John MooreAn American couple’s marriage crumbles against the background of revolution
What Are Audiences Saying About Theater of the Mind?
/in Off-Center, General/by Emma HolstTheater of the Mind began as a concept by multi-hyphenate artist David Byrne. In partnering with Charlie Miller, the Executive Director and Curator for the DCPA’s Off-Center programming, the immersive, theatrical neuroscience experience became a reality. After years in development, Theater of the Mind premiered at York Street Yards in August 2022, sparking conversation in […]
It’s Still a Crime To Kill a Mockingbird
/in Broadway, General/by Kelundra SmithRichard Thomas, who plays Atticus, and Jacqueline Williams, who plays Calpurnia, discuss playing two of the most beloved characters from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. In Harper Lee’s celebrated novel To Kill a Mockingbird she wrote, “The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” When the book was published […]
Denver’s Visual Art Scene
/in Community Engagement, General/by Linnea CovingtonArt abounds in and around Denver, on the street, in galleries, hung on the walls of restaurants and inside the museums. With so many forms, it’s easy for those with an eye for visual creativity to find something new, thought provoking, or just plain cool to see. Juxtapose a romp around the local visual art […]