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DA HIGH SCHOOL THEATRe PRESENTS "THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY"

11/18/2020

Denver Academy's faculty and students continue to be creative with teaching and learning during the pandemic! Ms. Marks's High School Theater classes have joined together (virtually) this fall to present the hilarious radio play by Douglas Adams, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

The science-fiction comedy radio series was originally broadcast in the United Kingdom by BBC Radio 4 in 1978, and afterward by the BBC World Service, National Public Radio in the U.S., and CBC Radio in Canada.

Students and after-school volunteers brought the production to life by creating sound effects and voicing their parts. Laugh along on this adventure while we learn more about how to hitch a ride to places outside of this world!

Check back often for new episodes!
A class project for educational purposes only.

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Beowulf at the Park

10/16/2020

Under the direction of Ms. Marks, Mr. Umbach’s senior honor students attended "Beowulf at the Park," where they wrote and performed their own Beowulf-inspired scripts for their classmates, complete with costumes and props!

Senior Shakespeare

7/1/2020

The annual tradition of seniors putting on a Shakespeare show has still come to fruition! Please enjoy our digital presentation of The Tempest (abridged). Cast and crew did a fantastic job! CONGRATULATIONS class of 2020!!!

Watch the Show Here!

June 23rd, 2020

6/23/2020

Congratulations to Patrick G. and Noah S. '21! The duo's hilarious and wonderful theatrical performance earned them the International Thespian Excellence Award and the honor to represent Colorado and Denver Academy at the International Thespian Festival 2020 #Thesfest20. Presented by International Thespian Society HQ, this year's virtual event takes place this week. Way to go, Mustangs!

Remaining Spring Musical Performances Canceled

3/13/2020

A note to our community: In an effort to protect our community we are canceling all other shows of The Unsinkable Molly Brown. All tickets will be refunded for the performances. I took a video recording of the performance last night and will send the link out soon so you can still see the amazing, hard-work of our students. Your tickets will be refunded in full by Brown Paper Tickets, and the funds will post back to your account within 7-10 business days, depending on your financial institution. If you have questions regarding refunds from Brown Paper Tickets, please reach out to them directly. Contact information can be found at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/about/locations. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you at future events.
Please take care,
Holly Marks
Denver Academy Theatre Teacher and Director

The Unsinkable Molly Brown Photos

Director's Note:

Thespian Conference

12/14/2019

Denver Academy’s Thespian troupe annually attends the Colorado State Thespian Conference in downtown Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. This year's festival was full of fun workshops and shows. Our Thespian Troupe was awarded Gold Level Honor Troupe status! Congratulations to Jenn, Rachel, Patrick, Noah, Sami, and Rachel on their competition pieces! And a special congratulations to Patrick and Noah who qualified for Nationals!

Spring Musical Auditions

12/3/2019

I would love for you to audition to be a part of the musical this year. Rehearsals start after school in January and the performances are March 12, 13, 14th.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Auditions for our spring musical: The Unsinkable Molly Brown will be December 5, Thursday in the theatre starting at 3:30pm.

WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please prepare a one-minute song. Find a karaoke youtube version of your song (or any mp3 that doesn't have vocals) on your phone or device.

SYNOPSIS: Miners, brawls, pretty girls, love, romance, maritime disasters and Meredith Willson's music and lyrics – The Unsinkable Molly Brown is the rags-to-riches love story of Molly and Leadville Johnny Brown, owners of the richest mine in the U.S. at the turn of the twentieth century. A comedic, yet honest, commentary on the classes and the human spirit of the Colorado settlers, this grand musical is a tour de force with rousing and sentimental songs, as well as dances that are reminiscent of the times.
This spirited tale of a legendary, real-life American original follows the exploits of Molly Brown, whose feisty determination to rise above her impoverished beginnings leads her from the backwoods of Hannibal, Missouri, to the palaces of Europe. Along the way, she marries a lucky prospector, enters the highest echelons of Monte Carlo society, survives the sinking of the Titanic and, most importantly, earns the approval that she so desperately seeks from those "Beautiful People of Denver."
Funny, light, uplifting and uniquely American, The Unsinkable Molly Brown charmed Broadway and film audiences with its irresistible, outrageous title role, in the tradition of such unforgettable characters as Auntie Mame, Dolly Levi and Mama Rose, as well as Meredith Willson's rousing score, in the tradition of his immortal The Music Man.

CHARACTERS:
Come see a full cast description on the call board in the theatre

If you are interested in tech, please come see me in the theatre to get a contract!

Serving the Larger Theatre Community

12/2/2019

Rachel performed a beautiful song for (In)Sight Colab Theatre Company (aka Theatre Esprit Asia) to help raise money for their new year of theatre. This theatre spotlights inclusive, innovative, and inspiring works to illuminate our shared human experience. Congratulations, Rachel, on an amazing performance!

Fall Play: Radium Girls

11/7/2019

Production Photos

Director's Note:

I am very excited to present a play written by a strong woman, about strong women. Although this play is set in the 1920s, I find Radium Girls holds lessons and truths that apply to today’s world. This play is about standing up for what you believe is right, even when you might be standing alone. Grace shows that even against all odds, each one of us can make the world a better place. D.W. Gregory has written a play that shows the heart breaks, betrayals, losses, and joys of life and how those moments walk hand-in-hand to create a beautiful existence.

This art form, called theatre, brings us all together. The audience, cast, and crew are such an important part of what makes theatre special. So to each and everyone of you: I am very grateful and want to express a very warm thank you to our community for your support of Denver Academy Theatre and theatre education. I thank the students for being part of the process of making theatre, and for your bravery and for your passion. It is a privilege to work with you. Congratulations, cast and crew, on a lovely show!

Beowulf on the Rocks

10/9/2019

Senior honor students attended Beowulf on the Rocks where they wrote and performed their own Beowulf-inspired scripts for their classmates at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, complete with costumes and props!

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