-
2 weeks ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
There’s no timetable when it comes to the creative process. Sometimes, an idea can take years to get from your mind to out in the world. That’s the case for local actor and playwright Luke Sorge, whose “National Bohemians” is making its world premiere at Miners Alley Playhouse. “This the first play I wrote when I was 20 years old, but it’s undergone many changes since that initial script,” he said.
-
2 weeks ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
Immersive theater doesn’t have to mean a lot of expensive bells and whistles — there are all kinds of ways to bring audiences into a new world. For Ren Manley, founding artistic director of Audacious Theatre, it’s about involving all five of the audience’s senses to transport them to a different place. “There’s a lot of really cool stuff happening in the theater scene in Denver, especially within the immersive and interactive area,” she said.
-
3 weeks ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
One of the most famous legends in rock and roll is that Pink Floyd’s album, “Dark Side of the Moon,” syncs up with the 1939 classic, “The Wizard of Oz.” While the band has always denied any intentional connection, there are certain moments that lend credence to the notion. “I was in high school when I first heard the urban legend,” said Kent Adamson, lead vocalist for The Crazy Diamonds, a progressive rock group.
-
4 weeks ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
We’re on the cusp of one of the best times of the year in Colorado — spring. We can finally come out of our winter hibernations and start enjoying more outdoor time, gather with friends for activities and make plans for the summer ahead. There’s more color in the world, more music (thank you birds), and more to do. Now that the daylight is increasing, I thought I’d shed some light on some great ways to welcome the season of rebirth and renewal.
-
1 month ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
People may have certain perceptions in their mind when they hear the name Angkor Wat or the Khmer Empire that inhabited Cambodia for centuries. Some of those perceptions may be true, but others are the results of limited knowledge and lack of information. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s newest temporary exhibition, “Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia,” aims to provide greater insight into the fabled empire and what daily life looked like for the people.
-
1 month ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
A rising tide lifts all boats, and that may just be the case with the film scene in Colorado. Not only is the state’s film community constantly becoming more dynamic and diverse, but people outside the state are catching on. With Boulder’s status as one of the finalists for the Sundance Film Festival, there’s no telling what the future will bring.
-
1 month ago | 
asianamericans.einnews.com | Clarke Reader
Author’s note: I had the pleasure of working alongside Sonya Ellingboe for many years. Her love of the arts was palpable and it was always inspirational to talk with her about the work that moved her. Since her death on Feb. 22 I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of art and the impact it can have on everyday life. I hope her legacy is that we all appreciate the beauty of creativity and support it however we can. Sonya will be very much missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.
-
1 month ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
Author’s note: I had the pleasure of working alongside Sonya Ellingboe for many years. Her love of the arts was palpable and it was always inspirational to talk with her about the work that moved her. Since her death on Feb. 22 I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of art and the impact it can have on everyday life. I hope her legacy is that we all appreciate the beauty of creativity and support it however we can. Sonya will be very much missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.
-
1 month ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
Relationships between mothers and daughters are frequently explored in fiction for a reason — these relationships are often dynamic and complex, raising all kinds of questions about how people connect to each other and find common ground. This familial relationship goes under the microscope in Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Marsha Norman’s “’night, Mother,” which runs at the Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 Main St. in Littleton, through Sunday, March 9.
-
2 months ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Clarke Reader
A good satire has the power to hold a mirror up to society and show the many ways things could be changed for the better. That’s the aim of Bruce Norris’ “Clybourne Park,” which the Arvada Center is staging for its first show of 2025. Directed by Kenny Moten, “Clybourne Park” runs at the Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through Sunday, March 30. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. on Wednesday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
