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A look at theatre etiquette and an interview with Kate Kissingford from UpstART Theatre in Ouray

In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca turn into grumpy old men to go over all the boorish things folks do at the theatre. And they offer some advice to help avoid some of those gaffes.

Later in the pod, Alex catches up with Kate Kissingford fromOuray’s UpstART Theater That Moves. They’re presenting Heroes of the Fourth Turning this week, and Kate also talks about what it takes to keep a theatre going in a rather remote part of the state and how to cater to audiences on both sides of the political aisle.

 Theatre and organizations mentioned in this episode include:

• Adams Mystery Playhouse
• Arvada Center
• Aurora Fox
• BETC
• Candlelight
• Colorado Ballet
• Curious Theatre
• Denver Center
• Denver Center/Off-Center
• ENT Center
• Firehouse Theater
• Glenwood Springs Vaudeville
• Local Theater
• Longmont Theatre Company
• Merely Players
• Miners Alley
• Springs Ensemble Theatre
• StageDoor Theatre
• The Catamounts
• Town Hall Arts Center
• Two Cent Lion
• Wheat Ridge Theatre

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In this special episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, Alex Miller is joined by Toni Tresca and Eric Fitzgerald to present the first-ever awards from OnStage Colorado.

Outline:

4:40 Top Plays

8:45 Top Comedies

14:54 Top Musicals

19:33 Original Play or Musical

22:50 Actor in a Play

28:19 Actor in a Comedy

33:08 Actor in a Musical

36:55 Director of a Play

38:55 Director of a Comedy

41.50 Director of a Musical

44:25 Musical Director

45:42 Ensemble

49:25 Choreography

50:50 Costume Design

53:27 Lighting Design

55:00 Scenic Design

57:38 Sound Design

58:44 Above & Beyond

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In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca explore what’s new and upcoming onstage in Colorado. They also dive into those trigger warnings we sometimes see outside theatres and discuss whether they’re helpful or just annoying.

Later in this episode, Alex catches up with Nancy Evans Begley, a veteran Colorado theatre artist who just formed Veritas Productionswith her partner Amy Condon. Currently playing at the Parker PACE Center is their very first production, School of Rock, which we reviewed on the site. 

Theatres and organizations mentioned in this episodeinclude:

• Adams Mystery Playhouse
• Arvada Center
• Aurora Fox
• BETC
• Butte Theatre
• Colorado Ballet
• Colorado Creative Industries
• Curious Theatre
• Dairy Arts Center
• Denver Center
• Firehouse Theater
• Local Theater Co.
• Miners Alley
• OpenStage Theatre & Co.
• Parker PACE Center
• Springs Ensemble Theatre
• StageDoor Theatre
• The Arts Hub
• The Catamounts
• Town Hall Arts Center
• Two-Cent Lion Theatre Co.
• Upstart Theatre
• Veritas Productions
• Vintage Theatre
• Wheat Ridge Theatre Co.

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Plus, lotsa new shows and a visit with theatre-trailer guy Ray Bailey

In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca look at some recent reporting in the DenverPost and the Colorado Sun about the financial side of theatre and overall arts funding in the state. According to the Sun, Colorado ranks 46th in the amount of money dedicated to the arts from our taxes, all while arts participation has the state in the No. 1 slot. But there may be some good news ahead if the State Legislature approves all or even some of Gov. Jared Polis’ budget, which includes increased funding for the arts.

Also in this episode, Alex catches up with Ray Bailey fromRay Bailey TV — a videographer who specializes in creating professionaltrailers for theatres to help publicize their shows. (Here’s one he didfor the recent Lone Tree Arts Center production of Dreamgirls.) Ray is also a big proponent of helping theatres do their own videos, and his new YouTube channel will soon have some tutorials to help.

Theatre companies and organizations mentioned in this episode include:

• 2-Cent Lion Theatre Company
• Adams Mystery Playhouse
• Arvada Center
• Aurora Fox
• BDT Stage
• BETC
• Butte Theatre
• Curious Theatre Company
• Denver Center Theatre Company
• Firehouse Theater Company
• Longmont Theatre Company
• Magic Circle Players
• Miners Alley
• OpenStage Theatre & Company
• PACE Center
• Performance Now
• Potted Potter
• Su Teatro
• The Catamounts
• Town Hall Arts Center
• Veritas Productions
• Vintage Theatre Company

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In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts Alex Millerand Toni Tresca take a look ahead into 2024 and highlight some of the more interesting theatre productions coming up in the first few months of the new year.

Later in the podcast, Toni interviews Lara Maerz about thecraft of stage management. As the production coordinator of the CU-Boulder Department of Theatre and Dance, Lara has stage-managed hundreds of shows over her careers. In their conversation, Lara talks about what stage managers are doing backstage, the type of skills needed for this career and some of the favorite shows she’s worked on.

Theatre companies and organizations mentioned in thisepisode include:

• 2-Cent Lion Theatre Company
• Arvada Center
• Aurora Fox
• Bas Bleu
• BETC
• Colorado Ballet
• Colorado New Play Summit
• CU-Boulder Department of Theatre and Dance
• Curious Theatre Company
• Denver Center Theatre Company and Off Center
• Firehouse Theater Company
• Miners Alley
• OpenStage Theatre & Company
• Springs Ensemble Theatre Company
• Thunder River Theatre Company
• Town Hall Arts Center
• Wonderbound

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When theatre news isn’t always good, plus a veteran Denvertheatre guy joins the pod and we hear from one of Colorado’s top choreographers

In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca are joined by veteran Denver theatre publicist Chris Wiger. Following Toni’s recent Westword article about the fallout from a canceled show at Vintage Theatre, the three take a deeper dive into this situation as well as some of the other challenges of covering theatre in Colorado.

Later in the pod, Toni catches up with choreographer extraordinaire Jessica Hindsley. With three productions she choreographed up and running right now, she shares how she came to the art and some of the joys and challenges of her career.

Theatre companies and other organizations mentioned in thisepisode:

• 3 Leaches
• Arvada Center
• Aurora Fox
• Bas Bleu
• BETC
• Breckenridge Backstage Theatre
• Broomfield Community Players
• Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
• Control Group Productions
• Denver Center
• Disney
• Evergreen Players
• Fine Arts Center Colorado Springs
• Lamont School of Music
• Lone Tree Arts Center
• Miners Alley
• Rattlebrain Productions
• Stories on Stage
• Su Teatro
• Theatre Company of Lafayette
• Theatre Silco
• Town Hall Arts Center
• Vintage Theatre
• Wheat Ridge Theater Company
• Wonderbound

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In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca describe the scene Dec. 2 in Golden when the ribbon was cut for the new Miners Alley Performing Arts Center. The event was accompanied by the opening of the trashy yuletide comedy The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical.

Alex and Toni also go over what’s new and coming up onstage in Colorado as we roar into the full holiday season.

Later in the episode is Alex’s interview with Rachel Finley, whose shop helps outfit a number of local theatres with costumes.

Theatres and organizations mentioned in this episode:

• Arvada Center
• Rachel’s Costume Shop
• Miners Alley
• Candlelight
• Denver Center
• Colorado Ballet
• Wonderbound
• Firehouse Theater
• Colorado Creative Industries
• Catamounts
• Evergreen Players
• Phamaly
• Colorado Ballet
• Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre
• Vintage Theatre
• Merely Players
• Tut’Zanni Theatre Company

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In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca contemplate one of the great questions of our time: Is a QR code for a program a decent replacement for a paper one? As always, Alex & Toni also run down the latest shows on stage in Colorado and take a look at what's coming up.

Later in the episode is Toni's interview with Brian Mallgrave, longtime scenic designer at the Arvada Center. With more than 200 shows under his belt at Arvada alone, Brian has plenty to say about the craft.

Theatre companies and organizations mentioned in this episode:

• Arvada Center
• Bas Bleu
• BETC
• Candlelight
• Curious Theatre Company
• Denver Center
• Empathy Theatre Jam
• Firehouse Theater Company
• Iron Springs Chateau
• Rachel’s Costume Shop
• Theatreworks/ENT Center

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Catching up with the Denver Center’s Literary Director LeeanKim Torske, plus a big roundup of upcoming holiday shows in Colorado

In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca run down all the latest happenings in Colorado theatre and take a look at what’s ahead. This week includes a deep dive into the many, many holiday shows coming up — from a multitude of Nutcrackers and other old faves to newer and, in some cases, drunker material. 

Later in the episode, Alex talks with Leean Kim Torske, theDenver Center’s literary director, about her role at the theatre, and she gives a primer on what dramaturgy is all about.

Theatre companies and organizations mentioned in thisepisode include:

• Adams Mystery Playhouse
• Arvada Center
• Audacious Theatre
• Bas Bleu
• Colorado Ballet
• Cripple Creek Theatre
• Curious Theatre Company
• Denver Center
• ENT Center
• Firehouse Theater Company
• Gaylord Rockies
• Longmont Theatre Company
• Magic Circle Players
• Miners Alley Playhouse
• OpenStage Theatre & Co.
• Town Hall Arts Center
• Vintage Theatre

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Plus: A conversation with intimacy director Amelia Morse andthe latest theatre reviews and news from around the state

In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca call out some of the best places to get a drink in local theatres and do their weekly rundown of all that’s new on stage in Colorado.

Later in the podcast, Alex talks with Amelia Morse, anintimacy coordinator for film and stage who recently helped with Benchmark Theatre’s high-octane production of Blasted. It’s a look into how actors can be made more comfortable with nudity and intimacy while staying within their own boundaries.

Theatres and organizations mentioned in this episode include:

• Morse Actors Studio
• Benchmark Theatre
• Miners Alley
• Curious Theatre
• Buntport
• Denver Actors Fund
• Give 5 Productions/Parker Arts
• University of Colorado – Boulder
• Feral Assembly
• Open Stage & Co.
• Vintage Theatre
• Denver Center
• Phamaly Theatre Company
• Opera Colorado
• Town Hall Arts Center
• The Arts Hub
• Thunder River Theatre Company
• Denver Dolls
• UpstART