Imagine two characters meeting on the street. One sincerely believes they know each other, while the other insists they have never met. How would their interaction go? If this prompt got your creative engine running, consider taking a playwriting class from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Education Department. EXPLORE DCPA EDUCATION CLASSES: […]
The feeling of seeing a story unfold live on stage is unlike anything else, and it’s absolutely something to share with your children. When they’re ready, that is. While there’s no set age for when kids can be introduced to the stage — each child is different after all — there are signs to look […]
Each season as the Denver Center Theatre Company is considering its lineup of locally produced plays and musicals, the DCPA’s Community Engagement team develops a schedule of Community Talkback discussions. While there are generally one or two scheduled regular Talkbacks for each show, there are some productions that address thought-provoking topics and themes prompting organizers […]
How to Find the Right DCPA Education Class for You Have you always wanted to try acting? Are you looking for a creative outlet for your child? Maybe you’re preparing for auditions, hoping to sharpen your communication skills, or simply searching for a fun way to meet new people and try something new. Whatever brings […]
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot is a testament to the magic of live theatre, reaching audiences in unexpected ways; whether they are performing in an under-served community, making Shakespeare relatable to a teenager, or sparking an interest in the arts in a child. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is immensely proud of […]
Careers in Theatre: More Than Acting and Performing From helping students unpack novels through improvisation to using theatre techniques to explore science, social studies, and history, Dramatic Learning is the umbrella that guides the Denver Center for Performing Arts (DCPA) Education department’s partnerships with schools and teachers. Learn more about DCPA Education: Visit the DCPA’s […]
The Power of the Pause The best public speakers aren’t born. Confidence at the podium is built through preparation, practice, and purposeful coaching. When Delanie Baumgartner enrolled in one-on-one public speaking coaching through the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), her goal was clear: become more confident speaking in front of groups. As a […]
Cartoon superheros, talking cleaning bottles, instructional videos, the audiobook version of that best seller, and even some of the questions heard on the radio — these are all done by voiceover artists. “It can be so very broad. I think of voiceover as being anytime you hear a voice without the face of the person […]
The Bobby G Awards honored exceptional student performers, designers, and educators from across the state during the annual awards ceremony on May 15. The program recognizes outstanding achievement in performance, technical theatre, and overall production. This year’s awards highlighted the depth of talent and collaboration present in Colorado high schools, from powerful performances onstage to innovative design […]
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! will run Oct 23-Dec 20, 2026 Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce that the next Theatre for Young Audiences production sure to delight the youngest theatregoer is Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!, based on the award-winning children’s book written […]