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, […]
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 […]
Scene: An Improv Class For Teens
/in Education, General/by Linnea Covington“Bee, beeeee!” screamed Sam Charney as they ran across the stage of the Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre during one of the many games the improv class was doing. They ducked behind the other character on stage as Teaching Artist Heather Curran gasped, “Is there really a bee here?” “No,” said Sam, pausing the action. “I’m […]
Women of the Borderland: Teresita Sandoval and Neomexicanos of Colorado
/in Theatre Company, General/by Rich GrantThe word “Tejano” has slipped into the American language, meaning someone of Mexican descent living in Texas. There’s Tejano food, music and culture. But the phrase, “Neomexicanos,” not so much. For one thing, there were simply not many of these people – the Spanish and Mexican colonists who ventured into Northern New Mexico and Southern […]
DCPA Theatre Company Announces Production Lineup for 2022/23 Season
/in Press, Breaking News, Theatre Company/by DCPA PressThe new Theatre Company season kicks off performances on September 9 and will feature seven mainstage productions including the musical The Color Purple, William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, and a new production of the audience-favorite The 39 Steps.
A nuevo Quixote: Still seeking to right the wrongs of his past
/in Theatre Company, General/by J. Sebastían AlberdiOriginally written for Hartford Stage in September 2019 Considered one of the most prominent Latino playwrights in North America, Octavio Solis has been produced from New York to California, including in Denver with the DCPA Theatre Company world premiere of Lydia in 2008. He spoke with jose sebastian alberdi about his play, the characteristic humor […]