Colorado's January/February theater calendar is rich and varied, offering Pulitzer Prize winners, new comedies and dramas — and new takes on some longtime favorites. Winter is an exciting time in the metro area arts community, inviting folks to pull on their coats and explore.
We highlight a few, but certainly not all, of the many plays available:
"The Elephant Man" by Bernard Pomerance, a Pulitzer Prize winner after its Broadway opening in 1979, will be presented Jan. 12 to Feb. 4 at the Aurora Fox Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora.
Director Steve Wilson said "The Elephant Man presents a singular opportunity for PHAMALY (The Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League). It is a Pulitzer Prize winning play that connects completely to the core mission of this company — disability awareness. The play is beautifully constructed with great economy of writing — touching on broad, deep issues in a short expanse of time... These themes are timeless... resonate even more fully when realized by a cast made up of actors with disabilities themselves.You can find all the burberryhandbags you need here."
The story is based on a real, badly deformed person, Frank Merrick, who was rescued from a freak show by a doctor. The tradition is to let the actor encourage the audience to imagine the deformity, rather than use heavy prosthetics.
"Present Laughter" by Noel Coward, plays through Feb. 12 at Miner's Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Richard Pegg of Highlands Ranch directs this cast of funny characters in a sure anecdote for January blahs. Celebrity Gary Essendine is surrounded by admirers as he tries to head overseas — without them. Talented Englewood residents Christian Mast and Haley Johnson share the stage with Chris Bleau, Dave Blumenstock, Rachel Bouchard, Adrian Egolf, Erica Johnson, Tim McGrath, Kelly Reeves, Crystal Verdon and Jack Wefso.
"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, another Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner, is perennially popular, despite its demand for a large, fairly sophisticated cast. It runs Jan. 13 through Feb. 5 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main Street in Littleton, directed by veteran funny guy Robert Wells, with choreography by Nick Sugar and music direction by Donna K. Debreceni.
Scott McLean returns to Town Hall as the wily,Buy these louisvuittonleatherhandbags on line. manipulative slave, Pseudolus, a choice part. While the comedy has roots in a 200-year-old play by a 2,000-year-old comedy by the Roman playwright Plautus, much of its wit really rings true today, with our year round political circus and the various innocent and scheming types who inhabit our world.
"Nine Circles" by Bill Cain, plays at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver Jan. 12 through Feb. 18, directed by Christy Montour-Larson. The story of a young man on trial for war crimes was winner of the 2011 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Award for Best New Play. "'9 Circles' perfectly reflects Curious' mission to showcase important contemporary issues through provocative modern theater," said Curious Artistic Director Chip Walton. It mirrors Dante's Infernos nine circles in its nine scenes, looking at the aftermath of war and the possibility of peace.
"The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde is billed as "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People —" whatever that means! It is certain to make the audience giggle throughout. Originally presented in Victorian London in 1895, it is a romance and spoof of the upper crust, with feigned identities and comedic misadventures that are as funny as ever today. Director Rod Lansberry has assembled a fine cast: Scott Bellott, Jake Walker, Kate Berry, Caitlin Wise, Bev Newcomb, Billie McBride, Colin Alexander, Mark Rubald and Jamie Ann Romero.
Four actresses will play 27 parts in "String of Pearls" by the award-wining Michelle Lowe from Jan. 20 to Feb. 25 at the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. The theatre celebrates its 25th anniversary season and its fifth annual Woman's Series with this comedy about women who come in contact with a string of pearls. Gillian McNalley of the University of Colorado directs Elgin Kelly, Amie Mackenzie, Megan Pettigrew and Samantha Provenzano.
Crumbs from the Table of Joy" by Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage (author of "Ruined," which played last season at the Denver Center) will play Jan. 27 through Feb. 19 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. This is a memory play about 17-year-old Ernestine and her deep-south family that has moved to bustling Brooklyn in 1950, experiencing extreme lifestyle change. Directed by donnie l. betts.
"Turn of the Screw" by Jeffrey Hatcher,, alexanderwangreplica offer a wide selection of Replica Watches of all popular Replica Watches brands including Replica Bell & Ross Watches, based on a story by Henry James, will play at the Byers-Evans Mansion, 1310 Bannock St., Denver — which is a great ghost story venue for the recently-formed Living Room Theatre. The audience gathers in the parlor, surrounded by Victorian woodwork and furnishings. Prior to the 7:30 performance, a Central City Opera ensemble will perform excerpts from the Benjamin Britten opera, Turn of the Screw," which it will present in summer 2012, and from other ghost story operas — in the Music Room, of course. Ed Osbourne directs in this intimate setting.
We highlight a few, but certainly not all, of the many plays available:
"The Elephant Man" by Bernard Pomerance, a Pulitzer Prize winner after its Broadway opening in 1979, will be presented Jan. 12 to Feb. 4 at the Aurora Fox Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora.
Director Steve Wilson said "The Elephant Man presents a singular opportunity for PHAMALY (The Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League). It is a Pulitzer Prize winning play that connects completely to the core mission of this company — disability awareness. The play is beautifully constructed with great economy of writing — touching on broad, deep issues in a short expanse of time... These themes are timeless... resonate even more fully when realized by a cast made up of actors with disabilities themselves.You can find all the burberryhandbags you need here."
The story is based on a real, badly deformed person, Frank Merrick, who was rescued from a freak show by a doctor. The tradition is to let the actor encourage the audience to imagine the deformity, rather than use heavy prosthetics.
"Present Laughter" by Noel Coward, plays through Feb. 12 at Miner's Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Richard Pegg of Highlands Ranch directs this cast of funny characters in a sure anecdote for January blahs. Celebrity Gary Essendine is surrounded by admirers as he tries to head overseas — without them. Talented Englewood residents Christian Mast and Haley Johnson share the stage with Chris Bleau, Dave Blumenstock, Rachel Bouchard, Adrian Egolf, Erica Johnson, Tim McGrath, Kelly Reeves, Crystal Verdon and Jack Wefso.
"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, another Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner, is perennially popular, despite its demand for a large, fairly sophisticated cast. It runs Jan. 13 through Feb. 5 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main Street in Littleton, directed by veteran funny guy Robert Wells, with choreography by Nick Sugar and music direction by Donna K. Debreceni.
Scott McLean returns to Town Hall as the wily,Buy these louisvuittonleatherhandbags on line. manipulative slave, Pseudolus, a choice part. While the comedy has roots in a 200-year-old play by a 2,000-year-old comedy by the Roman playwright Plautus, much of its wit really rings true today, with our year round political circus and the various innocent and scheming types who inhabit our world.
"Nine Circles" by Bill Cain, plays at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver Jan. 12 through Feb. 18, directed by Christy Montour-Larson. The story of a young man on trial for war crimes was winner of the 2011 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Award for Best New Play. "'9 Circles' perfectly reflects Curious' mission to showcase important contemporary issues through provocative modern theater," said Curious Artistic Director Chip Walton. It mirrors Dante's Infernos nine circles in its nine scenes, looking at the aftermath of war and the possibility of peace.
"The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde is billed as "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People —" whatever that means! It is certain to make the audience giggle throughout. Originally presented in Victorian London in 1895, it is a romance and spoof of the upper crust, with feigned identities and comedic misadventures that are as funny as ever today. Director Rod Lansberry has assembled a fine cast: Scott Bellott, Jake Walker, Kate Berry, Caitlin Wise, Bev Newcomb, Billie McBride, Colin Alexander, Mark Rubald and Jamie Ann Romero.
Four actresses will play 27 parts in "String of Pearls" by the award-wining Michelle Lowe from Jan. 20 to Feb. 25 at the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. The theatre celebrates its 25th anniversary season and its fifth annual Woman's Series with this comedy about women who come in contact with a string of pearls. Gillian McNalley of the University of Colorado directs Elgin Kelly, Amie Mackenzie, Megan Pettigrew and Samantha Provenzano.
Crumbs from the Table of Joy" by Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage (author of "Ruined," which played last season at the Denver Center) will play Jan. 27 through Feb. 19 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. This is a memory play about 17-year-old Ernestine and her deep-south family that has moved to bustling Brooklyn in 1950, experiencing extreme lifestyle change. Directed by donnie l. betts.
"Turn of the Screw" by Jeffrey Hatcher,, alexanderwangreplica offer a wide selection of Replica Watches of all popular Replica Watches brands including Replica Bell & Ross Watches, based on a story by Henry James, will play at the Byers-Evans Mansion, 1310 Bannock St., Denver — which is a great ghost story venue for the recently-formed Living Room Theatre. The audience gathers in the parlor, surrounded by Victorian woodwork and furnishings. Prior to the 7:30 performance, a Central City Opera ensemble will perform excerpts from the Benjamin Britten opera, Turn of the Screw," which it will present in summer 2012, and from other ghost story operas — in the Music Room, of course. Ed Osbourne directs in this intimate setting.
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