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Denver Westword

Arnold — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:45:23 +0000

Denver Post: “Shadow returns with three-part staging of ‘Providence’”

Arnold — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:42:36 +0000

Denver Post: “Shadow returns with three-part staging of ‘Providence’”

Kickstarter for Shadow Theatre Company’s The Final Mile to Providence

Arnold — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:35:23 +0000

Exploring the human condition gives us an infinite number of stories to tell. New works within the Denver theatre community are rare. But, a new movement has begun to bring fresh new works of American art to the stage! Providing new audiences with new ways to understand, respect and appreciate their history, culture and humanity!

The funding we are seeking for this project: The Final Mile to Providence, is exclusively to add support to the 5 actors, 2 designers and 2 technicians whose art is crucial to bring this new work to life during six weeks of rehearsal for 13 performances!

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Backstage

Arnold — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:19:46 +0000

Backstage with The Final Mile to Providence

Shadow Theatre Company presents “The Final Mile to Providence”

Arnold — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:17:00 +0000

Shadow Theatre Company will present “The Final Mile to Providence” as the company’s 2011/12 season opener in place of “The Sisters, Sweetwater”, which is now set to open in February 2012 after returning to a workshop process. “The Final Mile to Providence” is a world premiere production by company member Arnold King.
The 3-part drama will take place at Su Teatro @ The Denver Civic Theater, 721 Santa Fe Dr. from October 20 until November 5. Each part will be presented in repertory on three nights throughout the run. The first part of “The Final Mile to Providence” will run Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Part 2 will run Fridays at 7:30 p.m. The third and final part, which completes a workshop process on September 23, will run Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. Saturday evenings will feature encore presentations of each respective part. Tickets are $20. On Sunday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m., there will be a full presentation of all three parts with two intermissions.
“The Final Mile to Providence” is the story of a family that has fallen apart after the death of its matriarch. Years later, two sisters find themselves inexorably drawn to the home of a family friend where they wage a war over custody of the elder sister’s unborn child. Things get more complicated as they are haunted by the menacing memory of their mother and an unexpected visitor. The play is part of a collaboration with an artistic initiative called the Source, a new, grass-roots project devoted to work-shopping new African-American works in Denver.
“Moving back to Denver and into the Santa Fe Arts District with our kindred spirits in Su Teatro has opened up some new doors that allow us to get real adventurous and creative,” said King. “It’s an exciting time!”

Remember Where You Came From

Arnold — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:40:11 +0000

“The Sisters, Sweetwater” Director Jimmy Walker remembers where he came from

More Auditions

Arnold — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:54:02 +0000

SHADOW THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

The Sisters, Sweetwater

How do we transcend the pain of horrendous circumstance? It’s 1928 and the heart-stung, yet joyful power of the blues tints this stark drama with pure life. It is the epic story of two sisters: Chelsea, the wild child and Oleta, the church girl; born in a bordello in Silverton, Colorado. Desperately, they seek to exact their future; to force happiness to be. Thus, it eludes them, haunts them, and tantalizes them in decisions rooted in alleviating pain. Sometimes we can lead life, but sometimes we must just follow.

The original play was a 2002 finalist for The Playwrights’ Center Emerging Writers Jerome Fellowship.

WHERE:

Auditions held at

Su Teatro @ the Denver Civic

721 Santa Fe Dr.

Denver, CO 80204

WHEN:

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Auditions are by appointment only.

The production is scheduled to run October 20 through November 5. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 2:00 pm and Sundays at 6:30 pm

Please prepare a one minute, contemporary, dramatic monologue. You may also be asked to read from the script. (Sides will be available for your review at the audition.)

For additional information or to schedule an audition, contact us at 720-857-8000, or respond by e-mail at info@shadowtheatre.com.
CAST
CHELSEA SWEETWATER (African-American female, mid 30s) Older sister, wild-child. An entertainer like Josephine Baker. PRE-CAST

OLETA SWEETWATER (African-American female, mid 20s) Younger sister, church girl. A singer like Billie Holiday.

“MAMA” LAUREL SWEETWATER (African-American female, mid 20s – early 30s) A ghost? A memory? A madam of a brothel in Silverton, CO.

IRVIN GREENWOOD (African-American male, 20s) Wild young man with a good heart.

SIDNEY “SUNSHINE” DARDEN (African-American male, late 30s – early 40s) Master tap dancer. Haunted by his demons.

HOPKINS (African-American male, 50s) Trumpet player and whiskey joint owner from down south.

THE CUT (African-American male, 30′s) A hood & killer from Denver. PRE-CAST

4 DANCERS (African-American females, 20s) “Peanut-Butter Babies” & “Dream Wraiths”.

Workshops from The Source with Shadow

Arnold — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:59:01 +0000

Shadow Theatre Company is proud to announce a partnership with the artistic initiative known as “The Source” in the development of our season of original works. With this collaboration, Shadow has been given the opportunity to workshop its original productions, beginning with The Sisters, Sweetwater by Shadow Theatre Company Artistic Director Hugo Jon Sayles. These workshops give each play of our season the opportunity to grow and develop into two full productions; the first by Shadow, the second by The Source. The workshop for The Sisters, Sweetwater is already underway, and shall end with a special presentation on September 2. The Shadow Theatre Company production of The Sisters, Sweetwater will now open on October 20 and run through November 5. The Source’s production shall follow afterward.

Remember Where You Came From

Arnold — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:15:06 +0000

Remember Where You Came From

Shadow Theatre Company Artistic Director Hugo Jon Sayles, author of next season’s “The Sisters, Sweetwater” and “In the Presence of God”, recalls his artistic roots with the Denver Black Arts Company.

Welcome to Our Online Journal!

Arnold — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:18:32 +0000

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Denver Westword

Denver Post: “Shadow returns with three-part staging of ‘Providence’”

Kickstarter for Shadow Theatre Company’s The Final Mile to Providence

Backstage

Shadow Theatre Company presents “The Final Mile to Providence”

Remember Where You Came From

More Auditions

Workshops from The Source with Shadow

Remember Where You Came From

Welcome to Our Online Journal!

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