Chris Coleman never aspired to direct Hamlet. The artistic director of the DCPA never saw himself in that role. He had played the title character onstage twice — senior year in college at Baylor University and again at Actor’s Express, a theater company he founded in Atlanta — and “literally never wanted to direct it […]
For anyone who has ever wished they’d been voted “Class Clown,” — or class clowns who would like to be on the stage instead of in the audience — comedy classes may be just the thing to channel your inner Steve Martin or Wanda Sykes. Even without aspirations toward a career in stand-up and your […]
The desire to understand the mysteries of life, death and fate goes back to the earliest days of humanity — Israel’s first king, Saul, allegedly used a medium to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel for advice on an upcoming battle. (Spoiler alert: This did not end well.) But the modern spirituality movement took […]
The idea for Shakespeare in the Parking Lot came from teachers who wanted to bring to life the Bard’s beautiful plays to help students truly understand why the works have been so important for centuries. “It is meant as a dramatic text and meant to be performed rather than reading it like a novel,” said […]
Ahead of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter running from September 27 to November 3 in the Kilstrom Theatre, take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the source material. A National Book Award Finalist and New York Times Bestseller, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sánchez tells the story of Júlia, […]
Denver will host the national touring premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, playing the Buell Theatre September 22-October 5, 2024. Cast members in the Tony-winning musical tackle making many words from one, showcased in the song “Anagram.” Enjoy a video of the original cast music video of “Anagram” before testing your skills. And remember, you can only […]
William Shakespeare lived in Elizabethan England over 400 years ago. He was well-known at the time of his death with several plays circulating throughout Europe. However, Shakespeare’s popularity has proved to be ever-changing, growing and adapting with modern times – even four centuries later. His play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, usually shortened […]
Full Casting Announced for the National Tour of the 2023 Tony Award-Winning BEST MUSICAL KIMBERLY AKIMBO Book & Lyrics by Tony and Pulitzer Prize-Winner David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Tony Award-Winner Jeanine Tesori Based on the play by David Lindsay-Abaire Choreographed by Danny Mefford Directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone The producers of KIMBERLY AKIMBO […]
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