MAR 23 – MAY 26, 2019 Downtown Denver
21+ only
One actor. One audience member. Where will you take the story and where will the story take you?
A stranger is waiting to meet you. They’re wandering around a museum, or serving you at a restaurant, or waiting for the bus. Instead of letting them pass through your periphery like so many others, this is your chance to connect. To have a conversation. To discover the secrets that each of us keep and the humanity we forget to recognize.
Between Us is a set of three truly unique one-on-one experiences with just you and an actor, created by some of the country’s leading immersive theatre artists. Head to a downtown Denver destination to share each other’s company and connect in a very real way. Over the course of an hour, you’ll inspire the twists and turns your encounter will take, and by the simple act of being yourself, your rendezvous will be unlike any other. Don’t miss the once-in-a-lifetime chance to look a story in the face and become a part of it yourself.
“This was one of the most unique and impactful theater experiences I have ever had. In my mind great theatre changes you and this was great theatre.” – Audience member
THE BLIND DATE | APR 6 – MAY 26
You’ve been set up on a blind date to wander through the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. Skip the small talk and dive into the big questions of life, loss, grief, and how we ultimately expose our true selves through the strange ritual of dating. Tickets are $40-$55; museum admission included.
“Between us, I am the least likely candidate to enjoy Between Us: The Blind Date… but something inside me was telling me I might be better off for doing this. So I said yes.” – John Moore, DCPA Senior Arts Journalist
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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
CAPITAL W is the Los Angeles-based joint venture of writer/director Lauren Ludwig and producer Monica Miklas, whose works explore unconventional, immersive, and site-specific theatre. LA Weekly called their first production, Hamlet-Mobile, “pure gold,” and their one-on-one piece Red Flags won the Immersive Critic’s Circle “Best Overall Immersive Work” award.
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THE WHISKEY TASTING | APR 2 – MAY 26
You and a friend sit down for a whiskey tasting to explore the history and nuanced varieties of this spirit. But as your bartender begins to divulge details about their own life, you’ll be inspired to toast to the moments that brought you to where you are today. This experience is for two audience members to share at the same time. Each audience member must have a ticket and a valid ID. Whiskey flight (four tastings) included.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
AMANDA BERG WILSON is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of The Catamounts, a Boulder-based company that creates theatre for the adventurous palate. She starred in Off-Center’s largest-scale immersive production to date, Sweet & Lucky, and directed the following season’s hit 360° musical, The Wild Party, called “a sensory explosion…[it] makes a good case for experimenting beyond conventional proscenium theater.” (The Denver Post)
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THE DECK OF CARDS | MAR 23 – MAY 26
Be it by fate or chance, the path of your journey lies in a shuffle. As you have your cards interpreted by a guide, you’ll open your eyes to the ways your path has led you to this moment and the events where a single choice could change your future. Bring a small token from your life that you would like to pass on to another audience member at the end of the experience.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
JENNY KOONS is a New York-based theatre director who specializes in bringing unique artists together to create cross-disciplinary work that focuses on activism and community. Her most notable piece, The Odyssey Project, was a yearlong site-specific performance in 12 public locations across NYC featuring an incredible ensemble of 29 artists, and she was the associate/resident director for Queen of the Night, a “circus of intimate sensation” (The New York Times) presented by the producers of Sleep No More.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
- You are at the center of the story, so make it your own! With audiences of just one (or two for The Whiskey Tasting) at a time, you’ll be completely immersed in situations that are driven by your participation. Be prepared to interact with the performer and allow yourself to be open to the experience to get the most out of it.
- All participants must be 21+. Don’t forget to bring a valid ID to participate in The Whiskey Tasting.
- You must have a working cell phone and provide your number when purchasing ticket(s).
- One to two days before your experience, you will receive a series of text messages from your performer with details on where to meet in downtown Denver.
- You are encouraged to travel light and wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
“The premise of the show and the venue was truly unexpected, creative and fresh. Genuinely touching and special in an unexpected way. Bravo!”
FAQs
IS THIS FOR ME?
- These three experiences are highly immersive, participatory and as unique as you are. Since you are at the center of each story, no two experiences will be alike.
- You and the actor will get personal as you spend your time together. However, you are not expected to act or play a part as you speak to each other. Just show up as yourself and respond as if this were real life.
- Be open to the experience and engage as much as you are comfortable. The more you play along, the better time you’ll have.
- You may experience light physical touch by the actor.
- The Blind Date contains themes of death, loss and grief.
HOW LONG WILL MY EXPERIENCE LAST?
- Each experience will last approximately 60 to 75 minutes.
- Please be on time. After all, you are a very important half of the show! Starting the experience late is up to the discretion of the actor and is not guaranteed.
- If you miss out on your experience due to late arrival, we will not provide refunds or tickets for another date or time.
WHERE AM I GOING?
It depends on which experience you choose!
- The Blind Date will take place at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, and your ticket includes the price of admission to the museum.
- The locations for both The Whiskey Tasting and The Deck of Cards are a secret. They will take place in downtown Denver, within a mile of the Denver Performing Arts Complex at 14th and Curtis.
- You will receive more details about your location, where to meet, and who you are looking for in one to two days before your meetup.
CAN I CHOOSE WHO I GO ON A DATE WITH FOR ‘THE BLIND DATE’?
No, you may not choose who you go on a date with – that’s what makes it a blind date! This experience is open to audience members of all gender identities, sexualities, relationship statuses, and with any amount of personal dating baggage.
HOW MUCH MOVING/STANDING IS REQUIRED?
The three experiences each require a different amount of activity, yet we encourage you to travel light and wear comfortable shoes and clothes for all of them.
- During The Blind Date, participants will explore the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver for most of the experience.
- The Deck of Cards will require some moving but will mostly be seated.
- The Whiskey Tasting is primarily seated.
ARE ALL OF THE EXPERIENCES ACCESSIBLE?
- All three experiences are wheelchair accessible.
- Assistive listening devices, American Sign Language services and Audio Description services are available by request.
- To request these or other ADA services, please email accessibility@dcpa.org at least 14 days before your performance.
I BOUGHT MY TICKETS. WHAT’S NEXT?
- You’ll receive an automated receipt via email immediately after purchasing.
- A few days after your purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email with more details on what to expect next.
- One week prior to your experience, you’ll receive a reminder email from the DCPA.
- One to two days before your experience, you’ll receive a series of text messages with more details on where and whom to meet.
- You will not be required to show a ticket or order confirmation.
I AM UNDER 21. CAN I PARTICIPATE?
- No. All Between Us experiences are strictly 21+.
WHAT IF I WANT TO LEAVE THE EXPERIENCE EARLY?
- While we encourage you to stay until the end, if you really want to discontinue your experience, please inform the performer and they will assist you.
- Please Note: All ticket sales are non-refundable.
I CAN’T ATTEND THE SHOW ON MY TICKET DATE. CAN I EXCHANGE MY TICKETS FOR A DIFFERENT DATE?
- If your ticket date is more than 14 days away, you may call the box office to inquire about inventory. If tickets are available for another experience, the exchange is subject to a ticket exchange fee and the difference in pricing (should there be any).
- Due to demand, if your ticket date is fewer than 14 days away, we are unfortunately unable to exchange the tickets.
CAN I GET A REFUND?
- All orders are final and all tickets are non-refundable.
- If you can no longer attend your experience, you may transfer your ticket to a friend or donate it back to the DCPA.
- Please contact tickets@dcpa.org to request either of these options so that we have the most up-to-date attendee information possible.
DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE ANY FOOD OR DRINK?
It depends on which experience you choose!
- Tickets for The Whiskey Tasting include an actual flight of four whiskies. Participants must be age 21+ and must present a valid ID to the bartender.
- If you do not wish to drink whiskey, please let the bartender know when you arrive. Water will also be available; other substitute beverages will not.
- Tickets for The Blind Date and The Deck of Cards experiences do not include food or drink.
- Feel free to bring a water bottle to The Blind Date and The Deck of Cards.
CAN I PURCHASE FOOD OR DRINK ON-SITE?
No. There will be no additional food or drink for purchase as part of these experiences.
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