Six winners have been selected for the Middle School & High School Playwriting Competition, three in each age group. This year, the DCPA received 142 middle school and 107 high school submissions – nearly 100 more than last year. The top three plays by each age group will be included in the 2024 Playwriting Anthology […]
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is happy to announce the finalists of the eleventh annual High School Playwriting Competition. The Playwriting Competition is grounded in workshops hosted by DCPA Education Teaching Artists. These in-school workshops introduce students to the fundamentals of playwriting, bolster creative writing skills and encourage them to discover their […]
Though we may just be over the holiday hump, now it’s time to start planning for summer fun. Not only does theatre offer a great way to spend time during the week, but these unique techniques can help shy kids blossom, show children how to express themselves, and allow everyone to make new friends. With […]
If you’ve been to downtown Denver in mid-summer, you might have encountered creatures from a different planet…known locally as FAN EXPO but known nationally as Comic Con. That one weekend a year when sci-fi enthusiasts convene to embody their favorite character, meet celebrities and delve into all things comic-sci-fi-horror-anime-gaming. Fast forward six months and you […]
The lovable Little Red is back by popular demand! This charming, song-infused retelling of Little Red Riding Hood finds Little Red at the center of new adventures and new ways of seeing familiar characters. With a wandering wolf, a gardening grandma, singing forest creatures, and characters from other tales joining in, Little Red discovers her […]
When families come to see LITTLE RED, a musical retelling of the classic children’s story, Little Red Riding Hood, they might start thinking about all of the other familiar children’s books too. On Dec. 2, the Denver Public Library’s Bookmobile will be there with many books to choose from. Start learning about other variations on […]
This charming, song-infused retelling of Little Red Riding Hood finds Little Red at the center of new adventures and new ways of seeing familiar characters. With a wandering wolf, a gardening grandma, a forest at risk, and characters from other tales joining in, Little Red discovers her own power as a vital doer in her community. […]
The transformative power of live theatre is an undeniable force that can shape lives, broaden horizons, and ignite passions. For nearly four decades, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Education department has introduced such experiences to schools and communities across Colorado through its Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) and Student Matinee programs. With […]
Why is arts education so important? The arts provide soft skills like creativity, communication, confidence, and emotional intelligence that can be used as building blocks for a career in any industry. Access to arts education, especially for students who might not typically receive it, is scientifically proven to create a solid foundation for academic achievement. […]
The magic of cinema lies in its ability to transport audiences to different worlds and its power to bring communities together. Denver may not have a film scene as famous as New York or LA, but recent tax incentives have attracted filmmakers to the state. Such is the case with Publish or Perish, a homegrown […]