From the archives: this article was originally published on November 9, 2022 Charles Dickens called his little Christmas book a “carol” after the songs and ballads celebrating the holiday for the birth of Christ. He carried the pretense further by calling the chapters “staves.” “Stave” is an archaic from of the word “staff,” a stanza […]
From the archives: this article was originally published on December 12, 2022 Mulled wine, apple cider, hot chocolate, and eggnog are all heralded as holiday beverage favorites. But have you ever tried wassail? This centuries-old drink is a traditional part of caroling and the holiday season in Britain. Made with fruit juices and lots of […]
This year, the Denver Center Theatre Company celebrates its 30th anniversary production of the beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. We asked the DCTC Production Team to share some fun facts about Dicken’s little ghost story for your reading pleasure. DIRECTORS There have been four directors over the Theatre Company’s 30 productions of A Christmas […]
Tartans, pine needles and bows have filled three decades in the memories of families who make A Christmas Carol part of their annual holiday tradition. Prominent in those memories is the sight and sound of the young children who have stepped onstage as Tiny Tim in the Denver Center Theatre Company production. As the company […]
Little Shop of Horrors and Hamlet among titles in 2024/25 Denver Center Theatre Company Season Denver Center Theatre Company Artistic Director Chris Coleman is proud to announce the 2024/25 season for the regional producing theatre arm of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA). The new Theatre Company season kicks off performances on September […]
From the archives: this article was originally published on November 2, 2022 In England, caroling has always been an indispensable and joyous part of the Christmas holiday. Many of the earliest carols sung were preserved in a diary or “commonplace book” that was kept by Richard Hill, a grocer’s apprentice, between 1500 and 1536. Hill […]
In the winter of 1843 a novella appeared that captivated London readers. The first book run of the slim volume of 6,000 copies sold out quickly. A century later, two million copies had been purchased. And today it is hard to imagine the winter holiday season – or the American theatre — without Charles Dickens’ […]
This is a game played at parties in England. Great for kids, family gatherings or even as an alternative to a gift exchange, you’ll want to add Pass the Parcel to your own holiday traditions. You will need: A small box Tape Tissue paper One small item for each person* Music Put the small item […]
In 1843, England was in an economic depression and yuletide cheer seemed to belong to a bygone era. Through the publication of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens intended to call out the social injustice of the period, but his little ghost story did more than that. Eager to recapture the holiday spirit, A Christmas Carol […]
Spring is upon us, which also means it’s audition season for the musical theatre actor! You’ve found the perfect 16-32 bars for your vocal audition, dressed yourself in your bespoke, character-appropriate attire, brushed up on your killer monologue, and meticulously studied your sides. Everything is […]