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Evergreen Players
Jan 13 - Jan 29, 2012 Remaining in Orbit Scott Gibson (Evergreen Playwright)
Directed by Len Matheo
Regional Premiere!
Henry "Hen" Loudin, a self-absorbed middle-aged man has shut himself off from the distractions and annoyances of the outside world, aided by his opinionated assistant Ginnie who runs errands--and interference--on his behalf. One day, Hen's neighbor, the free-spirited Lissie bursts into his life, creating havoc with his well-ordered existence. A seriocomic examination of co-dependence between three slightly dysfunctional people each seeking a chance at happily-ever-after.
Friday / Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pmTickets $10 - $20303-674-4934 or on line at ww.evergreenplayers.orgCenter/Stage,
27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO.
Mar 16 - Apr 7, 2012
Black ComedyPeter ShafferDirected by Jennifer Condreay.
Lovesick and desperate, sculptor Brindsley Miller has embellished his apartment with furniture and objects d'arte "borrowed" from the absent antique collector next door hoping to impress his fiancee's pompous father and a wealthy art dealer, Schuppanzigh. The fussy neighbor, Harold Gorringe returns just as a blown fuse plunges the apartment into darkness and Brindsley is revealed teetering on the verge of very ripe farce. Unexpected guests, aging spinsters, errant phone cords and other snares impede his frantic attempts to return the purloined items before light is restored. Friday / Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pmTickets $10 - $20303-674-4934 or on line at www.evergreenplayers.orgCenter/Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO.
Jul 13 - Aug 5, 2012
Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musicalbook and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot
Directed by Brenda Billings. The story of a group of young Americans searching for love and peace during the Vietnam era, HAIR is a timeless portrait of a movement that changed the world. Its groundbreaking rock score paved the way for some of the greatest musicals of our time. HAIR features an extraordinary cast and dozens of unforgettable songs, including Aquarius, Let the Sun Shine In, Good Morning, Starshine and East to be Hard.Friday / Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pmTickets $10 - $20303-674-4934 or on line at
www.evergreenplayers.orgCenter/Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO.
Oct 19 - Nov 11, 2012
The Laramie Project
Moises Kaufman Directed by Angela Astle.
In October 1998 a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die, tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half in the aftermath of the beating and during the trial of the two young men accused of killing Shepard. They conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. Some people interviewed were directly connected to the case, and others were citizens of Laramie, and the breadth of their reactions to the crime is fascinating. Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences. A breathtaking theatrical collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.
Friday / Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pmTickets $10 - $20303-674-4934 or on line at
www.evergreenplayers.org
Center/Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO. Dec 21 - Dec 23, 2012A Christmas CarolAdaptation by Jane Cox [G]Directed by Kathleen Davis. This classic Dickens tale is a must for the holidays and always a family favorite. Join Ebeneezer Scrooge, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, and, of course, Tiny Tim, in celebrating the season.Friday / Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pmTickets $10 - $20303-674-4934 or on line at
www.evergreenplayers.orgCenter/Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO.
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THEATRE ASPEN ANNOUNCES CASTING FOR 2012 SEASON
SUMMER SHOWS INCLUDE AVENUE Q,
HOW I BECAME A PIRATE AND THE 39 STEPS
Aspen, Colorado (May 7, 2012) – Theatre Aspen today announced casting for its summer season, opening with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Avenue Q, on June 25th. The season also includes the new musical How I Became a Pirate, based on the beloved children’s book by Melinda Long (July 10th – Aug 18th) and the film noir thriller The 39 Steps(July 25th – Aug 18th).
Artistic Director Paige Price said, “This year we really went for variety in our programming – from the saucy Avenue Q to the sweet How I Became a Pirate. The 39 Steps has been a hit everywhere it’s played and I think it’s a perfect show for our summer audience. It’s both silly and smart and we have an expert cast to put it over.”
Avenue Q, with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and a book by Jeff Whitty, will star Jeffrey Correia, Julie Kavanagh, Erin Maguire, Ben Liebert, Regina Fernandez, Bradley Beahan and Danielle K Thomas. Recent Carbonell Award winner Mark Martino will direct and choreograph.
TA will also offer the family musical How I Became a Pirate (book, music and lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman), directed by Marjorie Mae Treger returning to TA for her third season on the heels of last year’s successful production of Annie. The musical features Danielle Erickson, Tom Erickson, Rodney Lizcano, Tatum Shane, Peggy Wilkie, Thadd Krueger, Kyle Dean Steffen and Jeffrey B. Duncan as “Braid Beard.”
The 39 Steps,adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan, stars David Hess and Joan Hess, with Patrick Richwood and Bjorn Johnson as the clowns. David Hess will direct.
The 2012 design team includes Reuben Lucas and R. Thomas Ward (sets), Paul Black andColin Riebel (lighting), Kevin Brainerd (costumes), David Thomas (sound). Production Stage Manager is Vernon Willet.
Theatre Aspen was awarded the “Outstanding Regional Theatre” Henry Award in Denver in 2009 and Alison Luff (Ghost) won a Best Supporting Actress Denver Post Ovation Award for her work as Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Recent Ovation nominees included Joan Hess, Beth Malone, Aaron Rhyne, Julia Foran and Sandy Duncan.
Productions take place in the new Hurst Theatre in Rio Grande Park and will be underwritten by season sponsor ANB Bank, with the generous support of The City of Aspen, Hays Private Client, Soledad and Bob Hurst, Mandy Gray and Randy Work, Dan and Maureen Holman, The Aspen Club and Spa and Les Dames d’Aspen.
Registration for Theatre Aspen School summer classes and theatre workshops is underway. For further information contact Theatre Aspen at 970-925-9313 x2. www.theatreaspen.org
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Announcing our 2012 SeasonVintage Theatre
2119 E 17th Denver, CO 80206303-839-1361
www.vintagetheatreproductions.com BECKY'S NEW CAR
by Steven Dietz
Directed by: Sarah Mae JohnsonJ
January 20, 2012 – February 19, 2012
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION
by John GuareDirected
by: Len Matheo
March 2, 2012 – April 1, 2012
THE JOY LUCK CLUB
by Susan KimAdapted from the Novel by Amy Tan
Directed by: Craig A. Bond
April 13, 2012 – May 13, 2012
DROWSY CHAPERONE
Music by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Directed by: Carol Petitmaire
June1, 2012 to July 8, 2012
STRANGERS ON A TRAIN
By Craig Warner
Based on the Novel by Patricia Highsmith
Directed by: Lorraine Scott
July 27, 2012 to August 26, 2012
CIDER HOUSE RULES - Part 1 and Part 2(counts as 2 shows)by Peter ParnellAdapted from the Novel by John Irving
Directed by: Sheri Davis
September 7, 2012 – October 14, 2012
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Book by Terrance McNally, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Based on a Novel by Manuel Puig Directed by: Nick Sugar
October 26, 2012 – November 25, 2012
A VERY DARK HOLIDAY FESTIVUSA ll
New Works by Various PlaywrightsCoordinated by: Frank A. Oteri
December 2, 2012 – December 31, 2012
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2012-2013 Theatre Season Announcement from Curtains Up Theatre Company
Curtains Up Theatre Company announces their 2012-2013 season.
Performances will take place at the Curtain Playhouse, 6690 W 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge.
Please visit our website at www.curtainproductions.org
Don't miss the rest of THIS season....
"Cinderella", opening January 20th through February 26th
and "Fiddler on the Roof", opening March 16th through April 22nd.
Curtains Up Theatre Company presents....
"Sideshow": June 1-24, 2012
Auditions will be held in January.
Directed by Aaron Paschall
Based on the true story of Siamese twins Violet and Daisy Hilton who became stars during the depression, “Side Show” is a moving portrait of two women joined at the hip whose extraordinary bondage brings them fame but denies them love. Told almost entirely in song, the show follows their progression from England to America, around the vaudeville circuit and to Hollywood on the eve of their appearance in the 1932 movie Freaks.
"The Music Man”: August 10-September 9, 2012
Auditions will be held in January.
Directed by Aaron Paschall
Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.
"The Hound of the Baskervilles”: September 21-October 19, 2012
Director TBD
Regional Premiere- running in repertiore with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
An ancient family curse, a desolate moor, a spectral hound and a deranged killer on the loose. The Hound of the Baskervilles is the most celebrated Holmes story of all, a masterpiece of mystery and suspense. And Lord it’s scary…really, really scary. In 2007, Britain's “Peepolykus” broke box office records at West Yorkshire Playhouse with its production of “Hound of the Baskervilles”, completely selling out its entire 5 week run. After touring extensively, the show transferred to the West End for a highly successful run at The Duchess Theatre. “Baskervilles” achieved great critical acclaim and introduced a whole new wave of audiences to the company’s trademark style of verbal surprise and visual ingenuity.
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”: October 3-28, 2012
Directed by Charles Burden
A Theatre for Young Audiences Production
running in repertoire with “The Hound of the Baskervilles”
Ichabod Crane, a bumbling eccentric schoolmaster, moves to a superstitious town haunted by a headless horseman. A Puritan who constantly quotes Cotton Mather, Ichabod insists he is not superstitious. When a dark figure on horseback follows him home one night, Ichabod screams in terror and shows that he is as superstitious everyone else. The next morning, all that remains of Ichabod Crane is his small, tricorner hat and the sound of his voice. Performances will include a “tame” version for younger schoolchildren and a very special “scare-the-pants-off-ya” pre-Halloween Fright Night. (actors must have daytime availability).
"Quilters”: November 9-25, 2012
Directed by Eric Franklin
Ostensibly the story of a pioneer woman and her six daughters, “Quilters” blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenge and abiding rewards of frontier life. Illuminating stories contained in various patches or "blocks" with music, dance and drama, the action depicts the lot of women on the frontier: girlhood, marriage, childbirth, spinsterhood, twisters, fire, illness and death. But with this, there is also love, warmth, rich and lively humor and the moving spectacle of simple human dignity and steadfastness in the face of adversity. In the end, when the various patches are assembled into one glorious, brilliantly colorful quilt, the effect is both breathtaking and magical—and a theatrical masterstroke which will linger in the mind and memory long after the house lights have dimmed.
"Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: January 25-March 3, 2013
Directed by Katie Mangett
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.
"Peter Pan”: April 3-20, 2013
Directed by Aaron Paschall
A Theatre for Young Audiences Production
The adventurous tale of the “boy who wouldn’t grow up,” the story of Peter Pan begins in the Darling nursery, where Mr. & Mrs. Darling have tucked their children into bed. Peter Pan and Tinkerbell fly in through the window and whisk the children out into the night. Off they go to the island of Neverland, where the children encounter the Lost Boys, the exotic princess Tiger Lily, and the dreadful Captain Hook. The adventure comes to a climax when Captain Hook captures the Darling children and the Lost Boys, Tinkerbell is in trouble, and Peter Pan must face the evil pirate to save his friends. (actors must have daytime availability).
"The Sound of Music”: March 22-April 21, 2013
Directed by Rand Moritzky
Our patrons most requested show.
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.
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Regular shows: Fri and Sat at 7:30 pm and Sun at 2:30 pm
The Importance of Being Earnest – Jan. 27 – Feb. 19 (no show Super Bowl Sunday)
Hamlet – March 2 – 25
Arsenic and Old Lace – April 13 – May 13
Best Little Whore House in Texas – June 1 – 24
12 Angry Jurors – July 13 – Aug. 19
Penelope – Sept 7 – 30
Flowers for Algernon – Nov. 2 – 18
Noises Off – Nov. 30 – Dec. 16
Alternative Shows
The Exonerated – Tuesdays at 7:30 – July 31 to Aug. 21
Waiting for Godot – Tuesdays at 7:30 – Sept. 25 to Oct. 16
Special Show
The Rocky Horror Show - Fridays and Saturdays at 11 pm
Oct 12 to 27 (Special show on Oct. 28 at 7 pm)
New Plays – Readings
Feb. 26, March 25, April 29, May 20, June 24, July 29, August 26, Sept. 30, Oct. 21
Improv
Sunday at 6 pm – June 3, July 1, August 5
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2011-2012 Main Stage Season
Quilters
Book by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek
Music and Lyrics by Barbara Damashek
Directed by Morris Burns
September 17-October 23
Ostensibly the story of a pioneer woman and her six daughters, QUILTERS blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenge and abiding rewards of frontier life. Illuminating stories contained in various patches or "blocks" with music, dance and drama, the action depicts the lot of women on the frontier: girlhood, marriage, childbirth, spinsterhood, twisters, fire, illness and death. But, with this, there is also love, warmth, rich and lively humor and the moving spectacle of simple human dignity and steadfastness in the face of adversity. In the end, when the various patches are assembled into one glorious, brilliantly colorful quilt, the effect is both breathtaking and magical—and a theatrical masterstroke which will linger in the mind and memory long after the house lights have dimmed.
Almost, Maine
by John Cariani
Directed by Dulcie Willis
November 19-December 30
On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night's dream.
Trying
By Joanna McClelland Glass
Directed by Deb Note-Farwell
January 28-March 4
Trying is a two-character play based on the author’s experience during 1967-1968 when she worked for Francis Biddle at his home in Washington, D.C. Judge Biddle had been Attorney General of the United States under Franklin Roosevelt. After the war, President Truman named him Chief Judge of the American Military Tribunal at Nuremberg. The play is about a young Canadian girl and an old, Philadelphia aristocrat, “trying” to understand each other in what Biddle knows is the final year of his life.
Rabbit Hole
By David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Robert Reid
March 31-May 6
Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. RABBIT HOLE charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day.
Buffalo Gal
By A.R. Gurney
Directed by Rebecca Hillaker
June 2-July 8
“Buffalo takes center stage in Gurney’s plays ... the city is once again in the limelight. The comedy tells the story of Amanda, a successful television actress who, fallen on hard times, returns to the stage in her hometown of Buffalo, hoping to recharge her career and connect with her roots. Art imitates life as she prepares the role of Madame Ranyevskaia, a character from Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard who returns home after many years absence” - Heather Violanti, The Buffalo News
“... Gurney has a brilliant work here. With great ingenuity he inserts Chekhov into contemporary culture, melding Chekhov’s lines with his own and quietly making his characters seem updated versions of the irresolute, sad/comic people who drift through The Cherry Orchard” - Richard Huntington, The Buffalo News
Bas Bleu Theatre Company
401 Pine Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 498-8949 box office
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Jan. 20-Feb. 19, 2012:
“Glengarry Glen Ross”
By David Mamet
Directed by Robert Kramer
In David Mamet’s darkly comic and profane 1984 Pulitzer-winner, four corrupt real-estate salesmen struggle to win a cutthroat sales contest. Lies, blackmail, burglary, double-cross and desperation are the reality behind the snappy suits and brittle confidence of these veteran hucksters. Strong language. THE EDGE THEATRE COMPANY
9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheatre.com
March 16-April 15, 2012: “A Small Fire”
By Adam Bock
Directed by Robert Kramer
When a tough-as-nails contractor finds her senses slipping on the brink of her daughter’s wedding, the impact on her family is nothing less than seismic. A Small Fire is a human parable in which unexpected loss leads to an unlikely love story.THE EDGE THEATRE COMPANY
9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheatre.com
May 4-June 3, 2012: “A View From the Bridge”
By Arthur Miller
Directed by Angela Astle
At the center of this contemporary American family tragedy is a a longshoreman who, though his mind is limited and he cannot find words for his thoughts, is an admirable man. When two of his wife’s Italian cousins are smuggled into this country, he makes room for them in his home. Gratefully they move in among his wife, children and teenage niece he has brought up and come to love as a daughter. One of the illegal immigrants has a family in Italy for whom he is working; the other young, blonde and handsome, is single. He wants to become an American, and he falls in love with his benefactor’s niece. If he marries the girl he will no longer have to hide from immigration officials. A monstrous change creeps up on the kind and loving uncle. He is violently opposed to this romance and is not intelligent enough to realize that this opposition is not motivated, as he thinks, by a dislike of the boy and a suspicion that he is too pretty to be a man, but by his own too intense love for his niece. Not even the wise and kindly neighborhood lawyer can persuade him to let the girl go. This is an intensely absorbing drama, sure of itself every step of the way.THE EDGE THEATRE COMPANY
9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheatre.com
June 28-July 22, 2012: “It’s Just Sex”
By Jeff Gould
Directed by Bill Smith
With the kids away, three married couples get together for an evening of relaxation and laughs. But as the liquor flows and secrets are revealed, trust is tested and boundaries are broken. It’s Just Sex is a comedic and thought-provoking look at fidelity, lust, communication, and what it really takes for a marriage to survive and thrive. By the end of the evening, what should have been just an innocent party turns into an event that changes all three relationships forever. THE EDGE THEATRE COMPANY
9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-232-0363 or www.
theedgetheatre.com
Aug. 2-26, 2012: “Lips Together, Teeth Apart”
By Terrence McNally
Directed by Seth Rossman
A study of the irrational fears many people harbor towards homosexuals and people who have AIDS. In the play, two married couples spend the Fourth of July weekend at a summer house on Fire Island. The house has been willed to Sally Truman by her brother who has just died of AIDS, and it soon becomes evident that both couples are afraid to get in the swimming pool once used by Sally’s brother. It was written specifically for Christine Baranski, Tony Heald, Swoosie Kurtz, and oft-collaborator, Nathan Lane,THE EDGE THEATRE COMPANY
9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheatre.com
Sept. 21-Oct. 21, 2012: “Boom”
By Peter Sinn Nachtrieb
Directed by Rick Yaconis
something is about to explode and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. When Jo answers Jules’s casual-encounters ad seeking ‘intensely significant coupling’, she has no idea what she is in for. Stuck in his makeshift lab-turned-shelter and surrounded by cabinets full of bourbon, a lifetime supply of tampons and only a tank of fish for company, they’re in for one hell of a blind date.THE EDGE THEATRE COMPANY
9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-232-0363 or theedgetheatre.com
Nov. 9-Dec. 16, 2012: New Play Festival and CompetitionTHE EDGE THEATRE COMPANY
9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheatre.com
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Equinox Theatre Company is proud to announce
their 2012 season
(Denver) Equinox Theatre Company is thrilled to announce their 2012 season. This fourth season will include a Denver premier, two directors that are new to the Equinox family, Terrence McNally’s first play, and an Equinox take on Sondheim. This will be a season addressing the topics of fear, politics, and vibrators.
All shows will be performed at The Bug Theatre; 3654 Navajo Street in Denver
And Things That Go Bump in the Night
By Terrence McNally
Directed by Brian Brooks
February 24 through March 17
Terrence McNally’s first play, this imaginative and bizarre show deals with a strange family that has barricaded themselves away in a cellar, fearful of the “unknown.” Led by Ruby, the mother, they lure others into their home to be seduced, taunted, and ultimately destroyed.
In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play
by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Deb Flomberg
May 25 through June 16
This 2010 Pulitzer Prize finalist and 2010 Tony nominee for best play will be a Denver premier. Set at the dawn of the age of electricity and based on the historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat ‘hysterical’ women (and some men) the play centers on a doctor and his wife and how his new therapy affects the entire household.
Assassins
Book by Josh Weidman
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Pat Payne
August 24 through Sept 15
Bold, original, disturbing, thought provoking, and alarmingly funny, Assassins is perhaps the most controversial musical ever written. Join Equinox as they lay bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical musical that explores the dark side of the American experience.
Musical Shenanigans, 2012
Join Equinox Theatre Company for their 4th annual Shenanigan-filled fund raiser.
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2012 Theatre Season
BAD DATES by Theresa Rebeck
Starring Kelly Ketzenbarger!
This one woman tour-de-force comedy takes a light-hearted look at serious matters. Skillfully sweet and wryly entertaining, BAD DATES centers around a single mother on a wild ride of self-invention and self-deprecation involving the Romanian mob, a teenager daughter struggling with identity, and (as the title suggests) some VERY bad dates.
January 12 - 22, 2012 TBA
by Unknown
(Regional Premiere) Although we are not quite ready to announce this title, we can say that this show will be a regional premiere and has recently been on a Broadway stage. We're excited for this show and can't wait to share the title with you.
March 1 - 25, 2012
A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE by Martin McDonagh
(Regional Premiere) After several decades of searching, Carmichael arrives in town, a suspected location of his missing left hand. He can't put a finger on it, but his plan is quickly getting out of hand. With a handful of unwelcome guests in his hotel room including a rather peculiar bellhop and a pair of quarrelsome young lovers, Carmichael resorts to some underhanded methods to find his missing appendage and keep the others quiet. From the mind of Martin McDonagh, the author of the acclaimed THE PILLOWMAN,comes an edgy dark comedy that is sure to indecently impress, rudely repulse, and offhandedly offend.
May 10 - 25, 2012 XANADU
Book by Beane Music by Jeff Lyne In the heart of Mt. Olympus, the young and beautiful muse known as Kira yearns for something more. When watching over a struggling young artist, Sonny, she descends from the heavens to find herself in the last place she possibly imagined: Venice Beach, CA- 1980! Kira must aid Sonny in the creation of the world's greatest artistic endeavor since the Parthenon- THE FIRST ROLLER DISCO! Kira's covetous sisters interfere when she falls hopelessly in love with Sonny, even though it is forbidden for immortals. In this hilarious hit from Douglas Carter Beane, coupled with fantastic orginal super-hit music from Jeff Lyne (Electric Light Orchestra), you're sure to catch roller-fever and fall in love with XANADU. So get your boogie-shorts, roller skates, and 80s attire ready to roll right into this summer's smash hit. Get Going, get Greek, and get Groovy!
June 21 - August 18
KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN
by Kander, Ebb & McNally KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is the beautifully haunting tale of two prisoners incarcerated in the most terrible of places. But out of their despair, they weave a touching tale of life, love, and loss. Molina begins to share his fantasies of Aurora, the actress of his dreams. Much to Valentin's surprise, Molina's stories begin to appear, transporting them into a world of vibrant color and feeling, a far cry from their dreary prison cell. A triumph of musical theatre, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, will mesmerize audiences. But beware of the Spider Woman's kiss, it can be deadly to those caught unawares.
July 5 - August 19 MARRY ME A LITTLE
By Sondheim and Lucas
This romantic musical romp tells the serendipitous tale of two lonesome lovers through the music of famed composer Stephen Sondheim. The two express their feelings, both bright and bitter, on relationships and the never-ending dream of finding true love, without ever knowing they are one floor apart in the same apartment building! Marry Me a Little is a treasure trove of musical gems, each unique enough to stand on their own, but together they weave and overlap to make an evening of unforgettable musical theatre.
August 31 - September 23
A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY by Ken Ludwig (Regional Premiere) From Ken Ludwig, one of the masters of American farce, and the author of Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, comes his newest hit The Fox on the Fairway. When Bingham, the president of the Quail Valley Country Club, has everything on the line in the big golf tournament, he suddenly finds himself short his best golfer and seems sure to lose. But the newly hired hand and hopelessly lovesick Justin comes to Quail Valley's rescue. That is, until Louise, his main squeeze, loses their engagement ring! Justin's composure on the course quickly unravels. With injuries and lovesick golfers abounding, not to mention his wife, Bingham must find a way to outfox his rival, keep the country club, and win the tournament! This zany play is chock-full of mistaken identities, fortunate mistakes, and slapstick humor, so be sure to swing by and get your tickets, be 'fore' they sell out!
November 23 - December 16
SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS!
Super Pass*: 1 Ticket to every show!
$175 - value savings of $72
This Subscription pass will allow you admission (1 ticket per subscription) to all 7 productions of our 2012 theatre season.
Note: This package allows you one ticket to each production not 7 tickets to any production. Weekday Pass*: 1 Ticket to every show (weekday performances)
$165 - value savings of $72
This Subscription pass will allow you admission (1 ticket per subscription) to all 7 productions of our 2012 theatre season. The WEEKDAY PASS is good for performances on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays only. There will be an additional charge for booking tickets on weekend performances.
Note: This package allows you 1 ticket to each production not 7 tickets to any production. Flex Pass*: 7 Tickets to use however you want!
$175 - value savings of $72 This Subscription FLEX pass will allow you 7 tickets to use in any way. Example: 1 ticket to each show or 7 tickets to one show. It's Flexibility for your busy life.
Purchase your season pass by December 31, 2011 and receive a punch card for 7 complimentary beverages from our bar!* Prices good through December 31, 2011. After January 1, 2012, prices increase by $10 per pass and complimentary does not apply.
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Paragon Theatre, 2810 Larimer St., Denver, Co 80205
Feb. 24-March 17, 2012: “Miss Julie” By August Strindberg
Directed by Jarrad Holbrook
What’s a young noblewoman to do? There are so many rules and so little time. But “Miss Julie” doesn’t follow rules. She follows her heart and her happiness, regardless of the consequences. Bad behavior has never been so much fun.
www.paragontheatre.org or calling 303-300-2210. Evening performances are $21; matinees are $17 April 13-May 5, 2012:
“The Beauty Queen of Leenane”
By Martin McDonagh
Directed by Wendy Franz
In this disturbed, dark Irish comedy, spinster Maureen dutifully cares for her mother. Well, “cares for” is a bit of a stretch. When Maureen spies an opportunity to escape her manipulative matriarch, it becomes a battle of wills that’s sure to have collateral damage. Home sweet home can be a dangerous place. www.paragontheatre.org or calling 303-300-2210. Evening performances are $21; matinees are $17
June 8-June 30, 2012: “Fifth of July”
By Lanford Wilson
Directed by Warren Sherrill
After losing his legs in Vietnam, Ken Talley retreats to his childhood home with his lover, Jed. His depression is interrupted by his crazy family and even crazier friends who have come to celebrate the Fourth of July. Amid hilarity and chaos emerge hidden agendas. With that many people in one house, there’s bound to be some fireworks. www.paragontheatre.org or calling 303-300-2210. Evening performances are $21; matinees are $17
Sept. 7-29, 2012: “Mynx & Savage”
By Rebecca Gorman O’Neill
Directed by Taylor Gonda
This play was introduced during Paragon’s “Trench” reading series, which showcases new works by Colorado playwrights. Adam doesn’t just write comic books. He lives and breathes them. His most successful series, “Mynx & Savage”, provides the perfect escape with superheroes, arch nemeses, daring heists and thrilling chases. But when Ket from corporate arrives to make sure he meets his deadlines, Adam soon faces reality. After all, fantasy is no match for the truth. www.paragontheatre.org or calling 303-300-2210. Evening performances are $21; matinees are $17
Oct. 26-Nov. 17, 2012: “The Seafarer”
By Conor McPherson
Directed by Michael Stricker
It’s Christmas Eve in Baldoyle, Ireland. The Harkin brothers plan to usher in the holiday with friends drinking whiskey, smoking and playing poker. But when the mysterious and devilishly dapper Mr. Lockhart joins the festivities, and reminds Sharky Harkin of a deal they made 25 years ago, one thing is clear: It’s going to be one hell of a night. www.paragontheatre.org or calling 303-300-2210. Evening performances are $21; matinees are $17
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Denver, CO) – Stories on Stage is proud to announce their exciting 11th season of programs created from literature by writers of diverse cultural groups and enhancing these powerful stories with talented, professional actors.
Broadway’s Tony-award winning John Rubinstein makes his second appearance with Stories on Stage and back for the third time is Robert Gossett, currently seen in the TNT hit series The Closer. This season marks the return of Broadway’s Jacqueline Antaramian who performed for 9 years with the Denver Center Theatre Company. Also gracing the stage this year is stage, television and film stars William Denis, 5-time Emmy nominee Jill Eikenberry, Ben Hammer, Timothy McCracken, Jeanine Serralles and Frances Sternhagen along with Denver’s most talented actors.
In 2010 Stories on Stage moved to the Santa Fe Arts District to perform at the intimate Su Teatro @ The Denver Civic Theatre, located at 721 Santa Fe Drive. Stories on Stage now becomes part of a unique, nationally known art and cultural district with over 60 galleries, restaurants and shops located a few short blocks from downtown Denver, Colorado.
The company will return to the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex in December with their annual holiday production “Making Merry.”
Stories on Stage expands their offerings to Boulder audiences in 2011 – 12 to include three programs at the Dairy Center for the Arts; "A Colorado Collection" in October, "Making Merry" in December and "No Such Thing as Supply and Demand" in February.
This year Stories on Stage is excited to take to the stage at the new Lone Tree Arts Center with two shows; “Veterans Affairs” in November and "A Colorado Collection" in March.
Stories on Stage and Lighthouse Writers Workshop collaborate for the third year running with "Eccentrics Unlimited” in September. Buntport Theater Company returns for their third collaborative engagement with Stories on Stage in January when they present “Very, Very, VERY Short Stories.”
Celebrating their 11th Season, Stories on Stage combines literature with theater to bring short stories to life and
features some of America's best actors.
The 2011-2012 Season is sponsored in part by the Citizens of the Scientific and Cultural District (SCFD), Colorado Creative Industries, Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado, Southwest Airlines and Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown.
Eccentrics Unlimited
A Collaboration with Lighthouse Writers Workshop
“But the One on the Right” by Dorothy Parker read by Jill Eikenberry
“The Jewish Hunter” by Lorrie Moore read by Michael Tucker
“A Rose For Emily” by William Faulkner read by Jill Eikenberry
“Love Can Make You Sick” by Lorraine M. Lopez read by Gabriella Cavallero
A Story by the winner of the Lighthouse Writer's Contest
Saturday, September 24, 2011
1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 Adult/ $15 Student
SuTeatro @ The Denver Civic Theatre, located at 721 Santa Fe Drive.
Online at www.storiesonstage.org or by phone at 303-494-0523
A Colorado Collection
“It’s November 1880, and the Angel of Death is Having a Bad Day” by Joanne Greenberg read by Randy Moore
“The Color of the Impression” by Laura Pritchett read by Kendra Celeste Hughes
“The Final Conversation” by Robert Garner McBrearty read by Steven Cole Hughes
Saturday, October 22, 2011
7:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 Adult/ $15 Student
Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, 80302
Call 303-444-7328 or online at www.thedairy.org
Sunday, October 23, 2011
1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 Adult/ $15 Student
SuTeatro @ The Denver Civic Theatre, located at 721 Santa Fe Drive.
Online at www.storiesonstage.org or by phone at 303-494-0523
Veterans’ Affairs
A collaboration with local Veteran’s Groups
“The Last Stand” by Siobhan Fallon read by Timothy McCracken
“Sudden Money” by Ray Wax, from Studs Terkel’s The Good War read by Ben Hammer
“Gold Star” by Siobhan Fallon read by Mare Trevathan
An additional story TBD
Friday, November 11, 2011
8 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 - $35
Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree.
Online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org or by phone at 720-509-1000
Saturday, November 12, 2011
1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 Adult/ $15 Student
SuTeatro @ The Denver Civic Theatre, located at 721 Santa Fe Drive.
Online at www.storiesonstage.org or by phone at 303-494-0523
Making Merry
“The Boy Who Laughed At Santa Claus” by Ogden Nash
“A Visit From Saint Nicholas (in the Ernest Hemingway Manner)” by James Thurber read by Aaron Serotsky
“Who Can Retell” by Myra Goldberg read by Jacqueline Antaramian
“Hanukkah Stories” by Yoni Brenner read by Aaron Serotsky
“Christmas Eve at the Slash Y” by Jack Schaefer, from his novel Monte Walsh read by John Hutton
Holiday songs from Jacqueline Antaramian and Aaron Serotsky, Gary Grundei, Piano
Saturday, December 10 @ 2 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 Adult/ $15 Student
The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, 80302
Call 303-444-7328 or online at www.thedairy.org
Sunday, December 11 @ 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 Adult/ $15 Student
Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, Speer and Arapahoe
Online at www.storiesonstage.org or by phone at 303-494-0523
Very, Very, VERY Short Stories
Assorted two to three-minute stories read by members of the Buntport Theatre Company, including “Microstories” by John Edgar Wideman.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 Adult/ $15 Student
SuTeatro @ The Denver Civic Theatre, located at 721 Santa Fe Drive.
Online at www.storiesonstage.org or by phone at 303-494-0523
No Such Thing As Supply and Demand
“How To Lay Off your Kids” by Carina Chocano read by Jeanine Serralles
“My Hard Bargain” by Walter Kirn read by Chip Persons
“The Landlord” by Wells Tower read by Leonard E. Barrett, Jr.
“Catalogue Sales” by Molly McNett read by Jeanine Serralles
Saturday, February 11, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 Adult/ $15 Student
Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, 80302
Call 303-444-7328 or online at www.thedairy.org
Sunday, February 12, 2012
1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 Adult/ $15 Student
SuTeatro @ The Denver Civic Theatre, located at 721 Santa Fe Drive.
Online at www.storiesonstage.org or by phone at 303-494-0523
A Colorado Collection @ Lone Tree Arts Center
“It’s November 1880, and the Angel of Death is Having a Bad Day” by Joanne Greenberg read by Randy Moore
“The Color of the Impression” by Laura Pritchett read by Kendra Celeste Hughes
“The Final Conversation” by Robert Garner McBrearty read by Steven Cole Hughes
Saturday, March 10, 2012
8 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 - $35
Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree.
Online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org or by phone at 720-509-1000
Distant Voices
(Collaboration with Daniel Weinshanker & The Center for Digital Storytelling)
“War Dances” by Sherman Alexie
“Ash” by Roddy Doyle read by Bill Christ
“The Headstrong Historian” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie read by Candy Brown
Sunday, March 11, 2012
1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 Adult/ $15 Student
SuTeatro @ The Denver Civic Theatre, located at 721 Santa Fe Drive.
Online at www.storiesonstage.org or by phone at 303-494-0523
April Fools
“Life Without Leann” by Larry Doyle
“The Public Career of Mr. Seymour Harrisburg” by John O’Hara
“The Magical Grasp of Antiques” by Glenn Eichler
“Four Short Crushes” by Paul Simms
“The Apple Tree” by Trevanian read by John Rubinstein
“Coyote V. Acme” by Ian Frazier
Saturday, April 14, 2012
1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 Adult/ $15 Student
SuTeatro @ The Denver Civic Theatre, located at 721 Santa Fe Drive.
Online at www.storiesonstage.org or by phone at 303-494-0523
Small Victories
“The Verger” by W. Somerset Maugham read by William Denis
“A Few Good Men” by David Nicholson read by Robert Gossett
“Immortalizing John Parker” by Robin Black read by Frances Sternhagen
Sunday, May 6, 2012
1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $25 Adult/ $15 Student
SuTeatro @ The Denver Civic Theatre, located at 721 Santa Fe Drive.
Online at
www.storiesonstage.org or by phone at 303-494-0523
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As The LIDA Project enters its 17th season of producing groundbreaking and
provocative work, we are proud to announce our 2011-12 season in our new
performance facility, The Laundry on Lawrence (2701 Lawrence Street, Denver
CO).
JUSTIN BIEBER MEETS AL QAEDA (09 September - 08 October 2011)
A collaborative devised work directed by Brian Freeland.
This original LIDA collaborative work inspired by Max Fritch's The Firebugs
and Albert Camus's The Just, focuses on American pop culture and attitudes a
decade after the Al Qaeda attacks on the United States. This theatrical
editorial promises to be one of the most irreverent, bombastic, and
controversial examinations of American politics and culture to hit Denver
audiences in years.
NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP (2 December - 17 December 2011)
A collaborative devised work with directors Brian Freeland, Josh Hartwell,
Tonya Malik-Carson, Brenda Cook Ritenour, Thomas Sheridan & Kenny Storms.
A 6-part meditation on health, care, mortality and dying in the United
States. This epic will be created in a unique collaboration between the LIDA
Project and a group of guest directors providing a broad and diverse
theatrical voice. The work is environmentally designed and will be performed
in private residences with limited seating for an intimate audience. The
piece will be performed over separate evenings.
AUTO-DA-FE (4 May - 2 June 2012)
An original adaptation of the book by Elis Canetti by The LIDA Project &
Rebecca Gorman. Directed by Brian Freeland.
A twisted creation developed by The LIDA Project ensemble, playwright
Rebecca Gorman, and director Brian Freeland. Manipulations of darkness and
light and juxtapositions of ghastly imagery help to re-imagine Canetti's
breakthrough 1935 work about a lone recluse and his infinite library of
books.
"A warning against the idea that 'rigid, dissociated intellectualism and
detached, dogmatic scholarship can prevail over evil, chaos, and
destruction'." - Lisa Hill
THE DREAM OF THE CIRCUMCISED BRAIN (July 2012)
A collaborative devised work by The LIDA Project
The LIDA Project launches the first iPhone/Android interactive smart phone
app/play. This app/play will be in the vein of the traditional radio drama
as played and executed through smart phone technology. The drama will
utilize GPS technology, audio playback, and recording capabilities to allow
the audience to have a self or group guided experience within the streets of
Denver.
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THE LIDA PROJECT
Founded in 1995, The LIDA Project is a meta-media art collective with a
strong emphasis on live performance. The mission of the company is to
present works that experiment and challenge the structure and presentation
of performance while strengthening culture, community, and artistic growth.
Working as a collaborative group of artists The LIDA Project promotes and
presents works of the highest integrity and expressiveness without yielding
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TRTC's 2011-2012 Theatre Season
THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES by John Guare Sept. 29 - Oct. 15, 2011
This black comedy takes place in 1965, the day Pope Paul VI visited NYC. It features a zookeeper dreaming of making it big in Hollywood as a songwriter, and his wife Bananas, (a schizophrenic destined for the institution that provides the play's title,) nuns, a political bombing, and a GI headed for Vietnam. Blue Leaves was the winner of the Drama Critics Award and Obie Award for Best American Play, and is currently being revived on Broadway with Ben Stiller.
Thunder River Theatre Company
970-963-8200
www.thunderrivertheatre.com
THE SEASON OF LIGHT by TRTC Dec. 8 - 18, 2011
This special production of music, song, stories and poetry explores the traditions of this season of light throughout history. A delightful evening for the whole family. This lovely event will be a warm respite and journey into many traditions.
Thunder River Theatre Company
970-963-8200
www.thunderrivertheatre.com
THE CHERRY ORCHARD by Anton Chekhov Feb. 23 - March 10, 2012
This Russian Classic is as important today as it was a century ago when first performed at the famous Moscow Art Theatre. This comic-drama presents cultural themes including the aristocracy's need to maintain its status, the bourgeoisie to find meaning in its newfound materialism, and the rise of the middle class. Translated into many languages and produced around the world, many major directors in the West have interpreted this masterpiece, including Charles Laughton, Peter Brook, Andrei Serban, Eva Le Gallienne, Jean-Louis Barrault and Tyrone Guthrie. The play's influence has also been widely felt in dramatic works by many including Eugene O'Neill, George Bernard Shaw and Arthur Miller.
Thunder River Theatre Company
970-963-8200
www.thunderrivertheatre.com
EUDORA'S BOX by Kristin Carlson June 21 - July 7, 2012
TRTC's 2010 New Play Reading selection is being re-worked and given a deserved full production based on feedback from our audience, actors and director. When Pop is diagnosed with Alzheimers, his three adult children swoop in to plan his future. As his memory begins to slip, he grows desperate to find Eudoras Box. The unexpected contents force the family to reevaluate their perceptions of the woman they knew as wife and mother. A bittersweet family comedy, Eudora's Box proves the adage that it's often those closest to us that we know the least.
Thunder River Theatre Company
970-963-8200
www.thunderrivertheatre.com
TRTC Seeks Actors/Designers
We encourage all those with theatre experience and interest, who would like to become involved with us, to please let us know. We always need Actors, Stage Managers, Prop people (design, build, find, organize), Costumes (Design/Coordinate/Sew.) If you are creative and haven't had a lot of theatre experience, we will train you. All TRTC artists who work on productions are paid stipends. We grow the stipend if you commit to working in some capacity on all of our productions. Obviously you need to keep your day job. People who love theatre and want to grow with us are encouraged to contact us at lonw@sopris.net or 970-963-8200.
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