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Monday, February 20
 

7:30pm PST

6th Annual Evening of Invitational Scenes
Start your festival experience off with the inspirational and entertaining Evening of Invitational Scenes! Now in our 6th year, this evening celebrates the many outstanding Associate productions presented throughout the region over the 2016 season. Ten scenes nominated by our attending KCACTF Regional Respondents will be presented in a non-competitive showcase. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show, while cheering on the regions' finest and your school or state. House opens at 7:00 PM.

The Producers - Shasta College, CA
The Servant of Two Masters - University of Colorado, Boulder
Spring Awakening - University of Wyoming
The Secret Garden - Southern Oregon University
The Car Plays - St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA
Hairspray - Diablo Valley College, CA
Private Eyes - North Idaho College
Chicago - Yakima Valley Community College
These Shining Lives - Eastern Washington University
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins - Central Washington University 

Sponsors
MF

Monday February 20, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm PST
Silverton Ballroom, Embassy Suites 1400 Stout Street Denver, CO
  Performance, All Festival Participants
 
Tuesday, February 21
 

1:30pm PST

MEDEA: HER STORY
Participating production from the University of Idaho

House opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Tickets will be available for this performance in the Cripple Creek Foyer at 8:00 AM on the day of the show. Tickets are first-come, first-served and you must be present with your festival lanyard to receive a ticket.  
Tuesday February 21, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Curious Theatre Company 1080 Acoma St, Denver, CO
  Performance, Festival Production

1:30pm PST

National Partners of American Theatre (NAPAT) Award Nomination-Region VII Play Reading
Megan and the Bear Go Camping (To Solve Their Problems) by Zoe Jovanovich – Western Washington University
Moderators
BG
DH

Speakers
SF
CJ

Tuesday February 21, 2017 1:30pm - 4:00pm PST
Crestone Ballroom B, Embassy Suites 1400 Stout Street Denver, CO
  Performance, National Playwriting Program

4:30pm PST

MEDEA: HER STORY
Participating production from the University of Idaho

House opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Tickets will be available for this performance in the Cripple Creek Foyer at 8:00 AM on the day of the show. Tickets are first-come, first-served and you must be present with your festival lanyard to receive a ticket.  
Tuesday February 21, 2017 4:30pm - 6:00pm PST
Curious Theatre Company 1080 Acoma St, Denver, CO
  Performance, Festival Production

8:00pm PST

MEDEA: HER STORY
Participating production from the University of Idaho

House opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Tickets will be available for this performance in the Cripple Creek Foyer at 8:00 AM on the day of the show. Tickets are first-come, first-served and you must be present with your festival lanyard to receive a ticket.  
Tuesday February 21, 2017 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Curious Theatre Company 1080 Acoma St, Denver, CO
  Performance, Festival Production
  • respondents Jessica Burr; Andy Propst
 
Wednesday, February 22
 

1:30pm PST

John Cauble One Act Semi-Finalist Award Readings
Selected regional John Cauble One Act Play Readings followed by feedback from NPP respondents.

"The Fruit Stand" by Sravya Tadepalli - University of Oregon

"For Those Who Mourn" Aryn Allen - Washington State University

"Ava's Train" by Sylvie Pederson - University of Oregon

Sponsors
BG

Wednesday February 22, 2017 1:30pm - 4:30pm PST
Crestone Ballroom B, Embassy Suites 1400 Stout Street Denver, CO
  Performance, National Playwriting Program
  • respondents Steven Feffer; Dannylee Hodnett; Christopher Jimenez

2:00pm PST

CABARET
Participating production from American River College

House opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Tickets will be available for this performance in the Cripple Creek Foyer at 8:00 AM on the day of the show. Tickets are first-come, first-served and you must be present with your festival lanyard to receive a ticket.  
Wednesday February 22, 2017 2:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Curious Theatre Company 1080 Acoma St, Denver, CO
  Performance, Festival Production

7:30pm PST

Once Upon a Mattress
If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and The Pea,' you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken's love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.

Preview performance from Metro State University.

 House opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Tickets will be available for this performance in the Cripple Creek Foyer at 8:00 AM on the day of the show. Tickets are first-come, first-served and you must be present with your festival lanyard to receive a ticket.  
Wednesday February 22, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm PST
Eugenia Rawls Courtyard Theatre 855 Lawrence Way, Denver CO 80204
  Performance, All Festival Participants

7:30pm PST

THE WAY THE MOUNTAIN MOVED: A Staged Reading of a new play by Idris Goodwin
A staged reading of idris Goodwin's new play THE WAY THE MOUNTAIN MOVED. Commissioned by Oregon Shakespeare Festival American Revolutions Series.

Arista - Nick Garcia

George Harris - Michael Legg

Jonathan Handle - Daniel Haley

Lt Smith - Rich Brown

Shippah - Ben Gonzales

Orson - Teague Parker

Martha - Stacey Ejim

Phyllis - Mindi Logan

Helen - Olivia Longin

Saint 1 - Mary Trotter

Saint 2 - Patrick Dizney

Older Sister - Sarah Ortegon

Younger Sister - Amanda Fresquez

Jef Petersen - Stage Directions

Director - David Lee-Painter 
Wednesday February 22, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm PST
Silverton Ballroom, Embassy Suites 1400 Stout Street Denver, CO
  Performance, All Festival Participants

8:00pm PST

CABARET
Participating production from American River College

House opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Tickets will be available for this performance in the Cripple Creek Foyer at 8:00 AM on the day of the show. Tickets are first-come, first-served and you must be present with your festival lanyard to receive a ticket.  
Wednesday February 22, 2017 8:00pm - 11:00pm PST
Curious Theatre Company 1080 Acoma St, Denver, CO
  Performance, Festival Production
  • respondents Rafael Jaen; Robert Kreps
 
Thursday, February 23
 

1:30pm PST

Devising Initiative and Applied Theatre Project
Original twenty-minute devised works presented by institutions from across the region. Each piece is followed by a response to the devisers from our guest artists.
Sponsors
avatar for Rich Brown

Rich Brown

Professor, Western Washington University
Deviser/actor/director/teacher. Carnegie Foundation’s State of Washington Professor of the Year 2015 KC/ACTF’s National Outstanding Lead Deviser/Director 2012 for "US"

Thursday February 23, 2017 1:30pm - 4:30pm PST
UCD Production Studio, Kenneth King Center 855 Lawrence Way Denver, CO
  Performance, Devising Initiative
  • respondents Jessica Burr; Matt Opatrny

1:30pm PST

John Cauble One Act Semi-Finalist Award Readings
Selected regional John Cauble One Act Play Readings followed by feedback from NPP respondents.

"SLUT" by Nicole Jost - San Francisco State University

"To Touch the Heavens" by Natalie Cullinan - Bellevue College

"Everything Comes Back to the River" by Jordan Rawlings - University of Idaho

 
Sponsors
BG

Thursday February 23, 2017 1:30pm - 4:30pm PST
Cripple Creek Ballroom 1, Embassy Suites 1400 Stout Street Denver, CO
  Performance, National Playwriting Program
  • respondents Steven Feffer; Dannylee Hodnett; Christopher Jimenez

2:00pm PST

HEARTSTRINGS
"Heartstrings is a production that combines the worlds of Cirque and Theatre. This show lives in the moments that cannot be explained with words, so it has none. Using dance, magic, original music, and more, this transformative play is a sight to be seen. With laughter and tears, the creators of this play are hoping to raise awareness of Anencephaly, and is performed in honor of those who have lost loved ones."  Written and performed with no words by David Lenz with assistance from Christina Holladay and Dan Poppen
Artists
CH
DP
avatar for David Lenz

David Lenz

David Lenz is a physical artist from Washington state. He began his career as a street performer, and has slowly made his way to the stage. Most recently, he produced "HEARTSTRINGS a play without words." From a street juggler, to a professional fire dancer, an actor, a stunt man... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2017 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
CCD Production Studio, Kenneth King Center 855 Lawrence Way Denver, CO
  Performance, Festival Production

2:00pm PST

MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
Participating production from Gonzaga University.

House opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Tickets will be available for this performance in the Cripple Creek Foyer at 8:00 AM on the day of the show. Tickets are first come first served and you must be present with your festival lanyard to receive a ticket. 
Thursday February 23, 2017 2:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Curious Theatre Company 1080 Acoma St, Denver, CO
  Performance, Festival Production

8:00pm PST

HEARTSTRINGS
"Heartstrings is a production that combines the worlds of Cirque and Theatre. This show lives in the moments that cannot be explained with words, so it has none. Using dance, magic, original music, and more, this transformative play is a sight to be seen. With laughter and tears, the creators of this play are hoping to raise awareness of Anencephaly, and is performed in honor of those who have lost loved ones."  Written and performed with no words by David Lenz with assistance from Christina Holladay and Dan Poppen
Artists
CH
DP
avatar for David Lenz

David Lenz

David Lenz is a physical artist from Washington state. He began his career as a street performer, and has slowly made his way to the stage. Most recently, he produced "HEARTSTRINGS a play without words." From a street juggler, to a professional fire dancer, an actor, a stunt man... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2017 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
CCD Production Studio, Kenneth King Center 855 Lawrence Way Denver, CO
  Performance, Festival Production

8:00pm PST

MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
Participating production from Gonzaga University.

House opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Tickets will be available for this performance in the Cripple Creek Foyer at 8:00 AM on the day of the show. Tickets are first come first served and you must be present with your festival lanyard to receive a ticket. 
Thursday February 23, 2017 8:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Curious Theatre Company 1080 Acoma St, Denver, CO
  Performance, Festival Production
  • respondents Heather Helinski; Aaron Rossini
 
Friday, February 24
 

10:00am PST

Ten Minute Play Festival
The 10-minute play festival features staged readings of the top six student written 10-minute plays from our region.

“The Deep End” by Madeleine Fellows – Lewis and Clark College

“Remote Control” by Dylan Greer – Lewis and Clark College

“A La Roro” by Art Por Diaz – Gonzaga University

“Cash for Notes” by Benjamin Pressnall – Western State Colorado University

“How Do You Say” by Jordan Rawlings – University of Idaho

“And We All Fall Down” by Lauren R. Brigolin – Western Washington University *(Also Planet Earth Award Winner)

Sponsors
BG

Friday February 24, 2017 10:00am - 12:30pm PST
CCD Production Studio, Kenneth King Center 855 Lawrence Way Denver, CO
  Performance, National Playwriting Program
  • respondents Steven Feffer; Dannylee Hodnett; Christopher Jimenez

1:00pm PST

6 GUITARS
6 Guitars is a pitch perfect blend of music, comedy, and characters. Chase Padgett delivers a virtuosic performance as he becomes 6 different guitar players each with their own distinct voice, views, and musical style (Blues, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Folk, and Country). During this 85 minute show, each of the characters ranging from a 19 year old rock prodigy to an 87 year old blues man share their journey with music from discovery to mastery through songs and stories that leaves every audience laughing, crying, and falling in love with music all over again.
Artists
avatar for Chase Padgett

Chase Padgett

Chase Padgett has been musically improvising for over a decade. He holds a BA in Music from he University of Central Florida and has successfully incorporated these techniques into his own career. He has worked with some of the best musical improvisers around including Wayne Brad... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2017 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
King Center Concert Hall 855 Lawrence Way Denver, CO
  Performance, Festival Production

1:30pm PST

Stuffed: A Verbatim Play
Stuffed: A Verbatim Play. Written and Conceived by Michaela Conley. Directed by Amy Beery.  A narrative of women and eating disorders in the context of Christian culture. 
Moderators
avatar for Cristi Miles

Cristi Miles

Faculty, George Fox University/ Institute for Contemporary Performance
I am a professional actor and teacher based in Portland, OR. I love to talk about physical approaches to theatre; the Alexander Technique; making new/your own work; musicals; Shakespeare; Contemporary Performance or life (in general).

Friday February 24, 2017 1:30pm - 2:50pm PST
Cripple Creek Ballroom 2, Embassy Suites 1400 Stout Street Denver, CO
  Performance, All Festival Participants
 
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Aspen A, Embassy Suites
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Confucius Institute At Community College Of Denver
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UCD Production Studio, Kenneth King Center Room 175
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