The Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Education program offers a wide range of classes from introduction to acting, scene study, stage combat, and more. A unique part of the program is that teaching artists largely continue to work within the theatre community, providing students a rich learning opportunity. One such teaching artist, Sylvia Gregory, […]
Women with Hattitude Nets $30,000+ to Support Women in Theatre
/in Community Engagement, Events, General/by DCPA PressMore than 450 beautifully bedecked guests adorned the Seawell Ballroom when the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Women with Hattitude luncheon returned! This 15th benefit of the DCPA’s Women’s Voices Fund was chaired by Jennifer Dechtman with support from a 24-member host committee of Denver Center Alliance representatives. The day featured a social & […]
Denver’s Red Light District Was No Moulin Rouge
/in Broadway, General/by Rich GrantIn 1889, the same year the Moulin Rouge opened on the edge of the red light district of Pigalle in Paris, a red light district out on the frontier of the American West in Denver, Colorado also saw a grand opening. Jennie Rogers was a tall, slender brunette, who had gone through several names and […]
Composing with Pasek & Paul
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressThis Tony Award-winning pair have worked together as a dynamic musical duo since their college days — a partnership that has taken them to Broadway, Hollywood, and beyond. At the same time that they were developing Dear Evan Hansen, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul were also writing lyrics for the award-winning film La La Land, […]
First Look: Choir Boy
/in Theatre Company, General/by DCPA PressCreated by Oscar-winning screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight), Choir Boy is a coming-of-age drama featuring uplifting gospel music and electrifying dance routines. Witness a journey of self-discovery as one student boldly stands up to the traditions that seek to silence him. Take a look at some of the production photos below.
The Enduring Life of Cats
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressThomas Stearns Eliot is widely regarded as one of England’s greatest writers and was awarded the 1948 Nobel Prize for Literature “for his outstanding, pioneer contribution to present-day poetry.” While Eliot was writing about cats at a time when they served the useful purpose of keeping mice in check, he had a lifelong affection for […]
Stop by the Farmers Market: Spring Recipes from Our Catering Partners
/in Community Engagement, General/by Emma HolstSigns of spring are all around! One of the best parts of warmer temperatures is the return of seasonal farmers markets. As they reopen this spring, take advantage of the abundant spring produce with these recipes from some of the DCPA’s catering partners. Biscuits & Berries | Seasonal Squash Gnocchi with Brown Butter, Lemon, and […]
Dance For Your Health
/in Broadway, Community Engagement, General/by Linnea CovingtonWhile dance is something we can both do and watch for pleasure, the movement goes beyond entertainment. It’s actually good for your body and mind. “Dancing is excellent for your health, and it’s a wonderful example of an activity where art and sport meet,” said Dr. Joshua A. Metzl, MD, the head orthopedic physician for […]
Women’s Voices Fund Puts Female Playwrights in the Spotlight
/in Theatre Company, General/by Megan FevurlyIt’s been over 100 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified, effectively granting white women the right to vote and nearly 60 years since the Voting Rights Act expanded that right to women of color. And yet today, in 2022, women still struggle to have their voices heard. That’s why the Women’s Voices Fund (WVF) […]
Adult Education Students: Making their Mark in Video Games
/in Education, General/by Madison StoutThe Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Education program offers a wide range of classes from introduction to acting, scene study, stage combat, and more. A unique part of the program is that teaching artists largely continue to work within the theatre community, providing students a rich learning opportunity. One such teaching artist, Sylvia Gregory, […]
Eboni Boneé Coleman Explores Faith and Love in “We Believe in God, Too”
/in Theatre Company, Community Engagement, General/by Emma HolstIn the Black community, religion and spirituality run deep in African traditions. The Black Church is a melting pot that enslaved people from different African communities created to combat a system designed to crush their spirit. Other Black American spiritual practices like Hoodoo, Yoruba, and Obeah spring from ancestral African roots as well. Belief in […]