Author: Toni Tresca

New is the name of the game for Local Theater Company (LTC). Since launching more than a decade ago, the mission of the Boulder-based nomadic theater troupe has focused on...

Things look a little different at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival this year. Known for its enchanting outdoor performances, the annual celebration of the Bard has moved from the Mary Rippon...

“I no longer love blue skies,” a 13-year-old Pakistani boy named Zubair told U.S. lawmakers during a congressional briefing in 2013. “In fact, I now prefer gray skies. The drones...

Boulder prides itself on its arts scene, but the city has long suffered from a lack of low-cost performance space. Enter The Spark, a performing arts venue founded by locals...

As summer gets into gear, the local theatrical scene is in full swing. From an imaginative immersive experience to a heartfelt musical comedy and a beloved cult classic, here’s a...

In the weeks leading up to the inaugural Boulder Comedy Festival, founder Zoe Rogers found herself grappling with a mix of anticipation and anxiety. “At first, I was afraid no...

Marie-Jose Payannet believes that some of life’s most important lessons are learned on the dance floor. As the artistic and executive director of Louisville’s Danse Etoile Ballet, Payannet has spent...

There are run-of-the-mill cult classics, and then there’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Since its release in 1975, the comedy-horror musical film has amassed a devoted following thanks in large...

When Boulder resident Laura England Weiss graduated from nursing school three decades ago, she didn’t know how close it would lead her to the heart of human suffering and healing. ...

When you think about labor unions, industries like automotive or steelworks might spring to mind. However, such worker collectives span an array of professions. Among these, the Actors’ Equity Association...

As April showers bring May flowers, Denver’s theatrical scene is in full bloom. From a musical comedy to two historical dramas, here’s a closer look at what worked — and...

The Arts HUB in Lafayette recently ushered in a new era with the appointment of Andrew Krimm as executive director in March. Krimm, who previously served as executive director of...

A seemingly innocuous game of Monopoly between father and son unfolds into an exploration of the murky waters of American capitalism in 237 Virginia Avenue.  This darkly comedic play — written...

As the curtain rises on a new season for the Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC), producing artistic director Jessica Robblee finds herself caught up in the whirlwind that comes with...

As snow fell unexpectedly in late April, what better refuge from the chill than the warm embrace of the theater? The cold weather provided an excellent excuse to stay indoors...

Powdered wigs are out; influencers are in. That’s the conceit behind director Brett Landis’ contemporary take on Molière’s The Misanthrope at Theater Company of Lafayette (TCL). Motivated by her increased...

When the spotlight hits the stage at the Dairy Arts Center’s Grace Gamm Theatre this April, it’ll reveal more than just a set. It will illuminate the harrowing and heartfelt...

In Broomfield, financial difficulties and the departure of Nigel Knutzen, executive and artistic director of BackStory Theatre, have put a beloved local children’s institution in jeopardy. “When I came on...