In 2017, the DCPA Theatre Company produced the world premiere of Two Degrees by Tira Palmquist. The Denver Post explains: “The play gets its title from the notion that, according to some scientists, 2 degrees Celsius is the threshold that, once exceeded, will lead us to irreversible environmental upheaval.” Those concerns were underscored by Colorado’s […]
Denver’s Gift Giving Guide
/in Community Engagement/by Madison StoutWith Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving around the corner, the holidays have once again arrived! To usher in the season, Denver has the best selection of unique shopping spots. From local artisans, craft shows, and holiday markets, there’s something for everyone on your list. Check out our picks for the best places for the best […]
Elevating educational and entertainment institutions across Denver
/in Community Engagement/by Madison StoutIn 2017, Denver voters approved a general bond program, Elevate Denver, to address needs across the city and support the enrichment and improvement of public spaces. The $937 million general obligation bond program seeks to complete more than 500 projects over ten years. $117 million in general bonds were allotted to restore iconic buildings and […]
Hip Hop Terminology
/in Broadway, Events, General/by DCPA PressHip Hop Nutcracker Live at Dolby Theatre on November 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Photos by Timothy Norris See if you can recognize these core elements of hip hop when The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns to The Buell Theatre Nov 19-20. Back Spin A technique used by DJs to rewind the record to a […]
Two passions, one purpose: The intersection of sustainability and theatre
/in General/by DCPA PressIn 2017, the DCPA Theatre Company produced the world premiere of Two Degrees by Tira Palmquist. The Denver Post explains: “The play gets its title from the notion that, according to some scientists, 2 degrees Celsius is the threshold that, once exceeded, will lead us to irreversible environmental upheaval.” Those concerns were underscored by Colorado’s […]
Land Acknowledgement: Honoring Indigenous Peoples
/in Breaking News, General, Uncategorized/by DCPA PressA land acknowledgement is a traditional practice of many Native nations that has been used for centuries. Land acknowledgements are increasingly used by Native and non-Native individuals and groups to recognize Indigenous Peoples as the original stewards of the lands upon which we now reside.
The Lion King Kids’ Corner
/in Broadway/by DCPA PressAs one of the most beloved films and musicals of all times, Disney’s The Lion King has charmed the child in all of us.
The Lion King Trivia
/in Broadway/by DCPA PressTest your Disney’s The Lion King knowledge with trivia.
Is this Shakespeare which I see before me?
/in Education/by DCPA PressThis season is all about returning favorites — A Christmas Carol, Camp Christmas, Hip Hop Nutcracker and Shakespeare!?! While Romeo and Juliet isn’t on the season lineup, it returned — for free — as part of DCPA Education’s Shakespeare in the Parking Lot program.
A grand reopening to a long-awaited theatre season
/in Theatre Company/by DCPA PressNew Year’s Eve 1979 was not just the birth of a new year. It was the beginning of professional theatre in Denver.
How Dickens Inspired Charity at Christmas
/in Archive, Theatre Company/by DCPA PressCharles Dickens probably had more influence on the way that Christians celebrate Christmas today than any single individual in human history except Jesus Christ.