From stage to boardroom: 5 theatre-inspired tips for confident speaking

Speaking outdoors or to a large group can be challenging, and not just because of the nerves. Without meaning to, speakers often push their voices to be heard, leading to strain, fatigue, and disconnection from the audience. According to Allison Watrous, Executive Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Denver Center for the Performing […]

DCPA Tip: What Happens if You Can’t Make the Show?

Current Options for DCPA Ticket Holders Even the best laid plans sometimes go awry due to illness, travel delays, or busy schedules. While the Denver Center for the Performing Arts does not issue refunds or credits on account, explore our current options in case your plans change. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit our FAQ for answers […]

Director Hamid Dehghani on English

These days, Iran appears in the news mostly through the language of crisis: war, repression, destruction, and fear. We see distant images of cities, explosions, and uncertainty. We hear about lives interrupted or lost, about people struggling under forces far larger than themselves. But what we rarely see are the intimate human spaces inside those […]

The Five Points of the East

The musical Hell’s Kitchen is more than a young girl’s coming of age story – it is the story of a place and a time – a notorious, vibrant, ethnic neighborhood that was rife with crime in the 90s but also a center for cultural innovation where the dramatic arts could flourish. Since that time, […]

Celebrating the Extraordinary Life of Judi Wolf

Denver’s Unmistakable Leading Lady   On countless opening nights across decades of Denver’s theatrical history, there was always a flutter of excitement just before the curtain rose. A collective breath. A whisper rippling from seat to seat: “She’s here.” And then, like a scene choreographed by the universe itself, Judi Wolf would glide into view […]

MJ The Musical‘s Journey to Broadway

Reprinted by permission of MJ The Musical Broadway has long been the platform for stories that resonate, entertain, and inspire, and MJ The Musical is no exception. The show is a powerful reminder of the relevance and impact of Michael Jackson’s music. It’s a journey through his art, personal struggles, and the imprint he left […]

Director Nancy Keystone on Next to Normal

Is there such a thing as “normal?” As someone who has never really felt normal in my life, I’m not sure what that would actually look like. In Next to Normal, the veneer of normalcy of the Goodman family household cracks almost immediately, exposing the wounded hearts and souls of the characters as their raw struggles are […]

Hadestown: A Primer on Greek Mythology

If you’ve forgotten your Greek mythology (and who can blame you…it only dates back 2,500+ years), rest assured our primer will have you ready for the Denver engagement of Hadestown. OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit the Hadestown show detail page for verified tickets, seat maps, and pricing. Orpheus was a legendary musician who could charm all living […]

Word by Word

Learning to speak, and listen, in English    English Only. It’s a simple rule, but sometimes the simplest rules are the hardest ones to follow. For the students enrolled in Marjan’s advanced English course, the temptation to switch to their native tongue, Farsi, is often too great to resist. But in this particular classroom in Karaj, Iran, the magic of theatre means that English is indeed the only language the […]

Mentorship Matters: Youth Programs Strengthening the Metro Denver Community

Strong mentorship can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. Across metro Denver, numerous organizations are working every day to provide supportive relationships, leadership opportunities, and safe spaces for youth to grow. Whether offering arts enrichment, career exploration, character development, or one‑on‑one mentoring, these programs help young people discover who they are and who […]