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In the wings
Creative risk-taking has been a pillar of Local Theater Company’s mission since its inception more than a decade ago. And in keeping with the...
Past and present
Aaron Klass has been enthralled by the Civil War era since he was a kid. His interest in the decades surrounding the pivotal American...
‘Body and soul’
Even if you don’t recognize Ruth Brown’s name, chances are you know her voice. Dubbed the “Queen of R&B,” the legendary singer incorporated pop-music...
Universal language
According to local actor David Carrasco, persuading Colorado audiences to turn out for shows that include Spanish dialogue has always been a tall order.
“I...
Growing something good
Until she toured the 152 acres of open space in Westminster bearing his name a few years ago, Amanda Berg Wilson had never heard...
66 summers of Shakespeare
Tim Orr’s history with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival (CSF) began as an actor in 2007 — his favorite roles at the company include Lucio...
‘So long, farewell’
When the news broke last June that Boulder Dinner Theatre (BDT Stage) owners Gene and Judy Bolles had sold their building on 5501 Arapahoe...
‘Good vibrations’
Even as times change, the topic of women’s sexual pleasure remains taboo in some circles. That’s why local director Heather Frost wanted to put...
New kid on the block
Theater is a lot like house hunting. At least that’s what Todd Morton, founder of the new Boulder-based theater company Happy Dagger, discovered while...
Bard buster
Local playwright Katherine Dubois has long regarded Shakespeare’s early comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost as the ideal candidate for a sequel. The shocking twist ending...
Stage turner
In an effort to raise the standard of living in Broomfield, the city and county surveyed residents in 2015 about their opinions on local...
Growing pains
Many artists are drawn to the theater because it fosters a sense of community. So when a playhouse announces its closure, the creatives involved...
