In 1843, England was in an economic depression and yuletide cheer seemed to belong to a bygone era. Through the publication of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens intended to call out the social injustice of the period, but his little ghost story did more than that. Eager to recapture the holiday spirit, A Christmas Carol […]
From the archives: this article was originally published in 2022; updated in 2026 Mulled wine, apple cider, hot chocolate, and eggnog are all heralded as holiday beverage favorites. But have you ever tried wassail? This centuries-old drink is a traditional part of caroling and the holiday season in Britain. Made with fruit juices and lots […]
21st annual new play festival to feature four readings on February 20-21, 2027 The Denver Center Theatre Company (DCTC) unveils the selected playwrights and full lineup for the 2027 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS), its nationally recognized festival for new play development. The event is taking place over one weekend on February 20-21, and features readings […]
By Dan Sullivan He wrote it for the money. Not just for the money, of course: Charles Dickens was no Grub Street hack. Still, his family was growing, he was behind on his bills and his latest novel, Martin Chuzzlewit, wasn’t selling as expected. “A little book for the Christmas trade” might be just the […]
By Anthony Powell, Director of A Christmas Carol Like many people, I fell in love with A Christmas Carol long before actually getting a chance to read Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday novel. And it wasn’t a stage adaptation that first introduced me to this wonderful story, or even one of the many film versions […]
When you look up Victorian traditions, you come across some pretty bizarre practices. Making hair accessories, jewelry, and home décor from human hair. The display of death masks made from plaster casts. In-home, multi-day corpse viewings by friends and family. Public executions as spectator sport. Seances as social events. Dentures made from the teeth of […]
An Interview with Costume Designer Kevin Copenhaver By Leean Kim Torske The storytelling and characters of every Denver Center Theatre Company production are enhanced through the color, texture, and form of the costumes. The 2026 production of The Tempest features gorgeous costumes designed by DCPA Costume Crafts Director Kevin Copenhaver, who has been sharing his […]
An Interview with Composer Aldo Max The Denver Center Theatre Company’s Destiny of Desire: A Telenovela Play with Music features brand-new music by composer and music producer Aldo Max. Aldo uses a rich blend of musical styles throughout his compositions for Destiny, including Cumbia, Rumba Guaguancó, Son Montuno, Huapango, Tango, Bachata, Merengue, Canción ranchera (Ranchera), and […]
Near an unnamed island, a storm rages. But this is no ordinary gale — it’s 12 years in the making, the rain and fury of Prospero, an exiled duke who seizes the chance to punish his enemies when their ship draws near his barren isle. And Prospero is no ordinary duke. He’s also a powerful […]
Whenever playwright Karen Zacarías and her sister were on the beach as children, they couldn’t help but imitate the opening scene of a favorite telenovela. “My sister and I would do…” Zacarias said and then stopped during a video call to pantomime their slow-motion run in an imaginary surf. Zacarías is not alone in her […]