May 14 2024 72 mins
Plus, another look at theatre criticism and a chat with Chris Medina at Funky Little Theater Company
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca introduce "Colorado Headliners” — a rundown of the Top 10 (or 11) most interesting shows coming up around the state. This week’s Headliners (in no particular order) are:
1. The Lehman Trilogy – Denver Center
2. Whiskey From Strangers – Grapefruit Lab
3. Kelsey Cook - Comedy Works
4. The Hombres - Vintage Theatre
5. Company – Denver Center
6. The Prom – Town Hall Arts Center
7. Les Sylphides – Boulder Ballet
8. Cullad Watah – Curious Theatre
9. Baskerville – Creede Repertory Theatre
10. Durango 10-Minute Play Festival
Also in this episode, we take a look at a social media kerfuffle involving another theatre writer and a fight about the role of theatre criticism – and a few other things. This leads to a discussion about what we should expect from a review and the role of the critic.
The episode wraps up with a conversation with Chris Medina, founder of Colorado Springs’ Funky Little Theatre Company. Their new show is Four Old Broads, and Alex and Chris also talk about the theatre scene in the Springs, Funky’s history and a few other things.