This article was originally published on November 17, 2022 All the books, lessons and performances in the world won’t guarantee an actor a leading role, but mastering the art of the audition just might. That’s why for the past five years Grady Soapes, the DCPA Theatre Company’s Director of Casting, has long taught classes on […]
This article was originally published on February 4, 2022 Of course, Alexander Hamilton never visited Denver. The city wasn’t even founded until 54 years after his death. But if Hamilton did come to Denver today, what would he visit?
Just like Bud Davenport and Doug Simon in Gutenberg! The Musical, creatives constantly find themselves in the position of pitching ideas, whether for auditions or projects. Kelly McAllister, an accomplished playwright, screenwriter, actor, and director, offers invaluable insights from his extensive experience. With award-winning plays produced globally and his role as a teaching artist at […]
Nestled against the west side of Mod Market is downtown’s newest immersive experience. The return of ARTcade at 1555 Champa Street is yet more evidence that Denver is quickly becoming the hub of immersive experiences in the US. ARTcade is described as a fusion of classic arcade games and contemporary art. Melding the talents of […]
Back to the Future: The Musical tours The Buell Theatre January 22 through February 9, and it’s a homecoming for Jack Stephens who grew up in Aurora. So DCPA asked this theatre-kid-turned-Broadway-Company-Manager what a typical day on the road is like and learned that it’s anything but typical. DCPA: Welcome home! Growing up in Aurora […]
DCPA Education & Community Engagement presents Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” from October 18-December 22, 2024 in the Weeks Conservatory Theatre. Prepared specially for PreK through third grade audiences, this Theatre for Young Audiences production is based on Mo Willems’ beloved and award-winning children’s books. Dive into a world of make believe, […]
The Denver Center Theatre Company is proud to announce playwrights, dates, and details for the 2025 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS). The 19th annual festival will take place over one weekend on March 1-2, and feature readings of new plays by jose sebastian alberdi, David Myers, Carey Perloff, and Bianca Sams. The festival will also feature the World […]
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” adds songs and movement to author Mo Willems’ beloved books When a book has few words, no background pictures, and two simply drawn characters, how does it translate on stage? For Theatre for Young Audiences director Allison Watrous, the addition of music by Deborah Wicks La Puma […]
From the archives: this article was originally published on November 10, 2022 DCPA: I understand in 2019 you celebrated a special anniversary? Chip Davis (CD): Yes — 2019 was the 35th anniversary of our annual Christmas Tour, making it the longest-running consecutive tour in the entertainment industry! We have our fans to thank for this […]
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Theatre Company is excited to announce the full casting and creative team for the 30th anniversary of A Christmas Carol. “Every A Christmas Carol is extra special, but this year we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Colorado’s favorite holiday tradition,” said Artistic Director Chris Coleman. “I am […]