Creede Repertory Theatre 2021 Season Brochure

2021 SEASON O

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OUR FIRST OUTDOOR SEASON! (719) 658-2540 / creederep.org

CRT IN THE PARK This summer, CRT is bringing you theatre in the beautiful Seime Park.

Ken Ludwig’s

DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE directed by Michael Perlman FALLING IN LOVE AT A DISTANCE

Romantic Comedy / Starring Graham Ward and Caitlin Wise Sparks fly and love blossoms from a world away when US Army doctor, Jack, begins a correspondence with aspiring actress, Louise, during WWII. Based on the story of his parents’ courtship, Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Leading Ladies, Moon Over Buffalo, Lend Me a Tenor) explores love, isolation, and hope over great distance.

RED RIDING HOOD

by Allison Gregory • Directed by John DiAntonio

A FUN, FAST-PACED RE-TELLING OF A CLASSIC FAIRY-TALE

Family Friendly You’ve never seen Little Red Riding Hood quite like this. Two actors with the stamina of marathon runners spin this classic fairytale with humor, excitement, and a whole lot of heart. Originally commissioned by the Seattle Children’s Theatre, Red Riding Hood is a delight for the entire family!

by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare

based on Homer’s The Iliad, translated by Robert Fagles

directed by Betty Hart

AN ANCIENT TALE & THE MODERN WORLD COLLIDE

Drama / Starring Lavour Addison Against the backdrop of the epic San Juan Mountains, a lone figure emerges on a simple stage to tell his story. Fated to repeat the ancient tale of the Trojan War throughout the centuries, our storyteller finds poetry, humor, inspiration, and sadness in this 21st century retelling of Homer’s classic.

CRT AT THE CREEDE HOTEL CRT is partnering with the Creede Hotel & Restaurant to offer an original Cabaret performance and Boomtown in their beautifully renovated outdoor seating area.

SEATING IS LIMITED

CABARET at the

CREEDE HOTEL

July 1st - September 4th / Every Thursday - Saturday at 7pm / $20* A MAGICAL EVENING WITH CRT FAVORITES

Embrace southwestern Colorado’s beautiful and temperate climate while you enjoy a meal in the newly renovated outdoor space at the Creede Hotel & Restaurant while serenaded by CRT favorites (and some very special guests).

Join us every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a spirited cabaret experience that will be unique each night.

The purchase of a meal is required for attending the Cabaret. The $20 per-person cover charge will be added to your food and beverage tab. Make reservations through the Creede Hotel & Restaurant at (719) 658-2608.

July 2nd - Sept 3rd / Fridays at 9pm / $10

IMPROV COMEDY AT ITS WILDEST

Blasting out of their Zoom boxes, the cast of Boomtown is performing outside at the Creede Hotel & Restaurant this season. It’s Boomtown's 15th birthday and mom is finally letting us out of the house. So grab a cocktail (we can’t drink, but YOU CAN!), a snack for the table, and get ready for “Boomtown!: In the Wild!” Well, it’s outside, but in a very comfortable climate with plenty of water available. Hang on, does someone actually get paid to come up with these taglines?

Tickets to Boomtown can be purchased through CRT in advance, or at the door. No meal purchase is required. The Hotel bar will stay open late for drinks and snacks!

2021 SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

JUNE

23

FRIDAY 24

25

7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise OPENS

SEASON OPENING & POSTER UNVEILING

7:00PM An Iliad

30

LOCAL DISCOUNT

1

7:00PM Red Riding Hood 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

7:00PM An Iliad 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret 9:00PM Boomtown!

2

OPENS

MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS ARE DARK ( “DARK” is theatre speak for closed.)

AUGUST

JULY

7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise

7

14

7:00PM Red Riding Hood

8

15

7:00PM An Iliad 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

JULY 12-15 / THEATRICAL DESIGN DAY CAMP / 10AM-4PM

7:00PM An Iliad

21

7:00PM The KID Show 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret 9:00PM Boomtown!

9

16

7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret 9:00PM Boomtown!

ACTION STORYTIME / 10AM

22

7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

23

7:00PM Red Riding Hood 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret 9:00PM Boomtown!

JULY 19-22 / PAGE TO STAGE DAY CAMP / 10AM-4PM

28

7:00PM Red Riding Hood

29

7:00PM An Iliad 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

JULY 26-29 / STAGE COMBAT DAY CAMP / 10AM-4PM

7:00PM An Iliad

4

5

7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise

LOCAL DISCOUNT

7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise

11

18

7:00PM Red Riding Hood

25

7:00PM An Iliad

1

30

7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret 9:00PM Boomtown!

ACTION STORYTIME / 10AM

7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

7:00PM Red Riding Hood

SEPT

11:00AM The KID Show 7:00PM An Iliad 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

12

7:00PM Red Riding Hood 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

19

7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

26

7:00PM An Iliad 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

2

6

7:00PM Red Riding Hood 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret 9:00PM Boomtown!

13

7:00PM An Iliad 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret 9:00PM Boomtown!

20

7:00PM An Iliad 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret 9:00PM Boomtown!

27

11:00AM The Guava Tree 1:00PM Headwaters Play 1 7:00PM Dear Jack 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret 9:00PM Boomtown!

7:00PM An Iliad CLOSES 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret 9:00PM Boomtown!

CLOSES

3

RED RIDING HOOD

AN ILIAD

BOOMTOWN!

DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE

HOTEL CABARET

THE KID SHOW/ THE GUAVA TREE

SATURDAY

SUNDAY 26

27

1:00PM Red Riding Hood OPENS

7:00PM An Iliad OPENS

3

1:00PM Red Riding Hood 7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

4

1:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise

INDEPENDENCE DAY

10

11:00AM The KID Show 1:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise 7:00PM Red Riding Hood 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

17

1:00PM Red Riding Hood LOCAL DISCOUNT

7:00PM An Iliad 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

24

1:00PM An Iliad 7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

31

1:00PM Red Riding Hood 7:00PM An Iliad 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

1:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise 7:00PM An Iliad 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

7

14

1:00PM Red Riding Hood 7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

21

1:00PM Red Riding Hood 7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

28

11:00AM The Guava Tree 1:00PM Headwaters Play 2 1:00PM An Iliad 7:00PM Red Riding Hood 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

4

1:00PM Red Riding Hood CLOSES

7:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise CLOSES 7:00PM Hotel Cabaret

1:00PM An Iliad

1:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise

11

18

25

1:00PM Red Riding Hood

1:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise

1

8

1:00PM Red Riding Hood

1:00PM An Iliad

1:00PM An Iliad

1:00PM Dear Jack, Dear Louise

15

22

29

5

THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 BROCHURE SPONSORS!

LEARN WITH US! To register for Day Camps, The KID Show, or to book the Young Audience Outreach Tour, visit our website at creederep.org/education or give us a call at (719) 658-2540 x 227

SUMMER DAY CAMPS

Come play, and discover your inner artist through these exciting drama classes! Learning through theatre teaches students how to work together, problem solve, and use their imaginations.

Theatrical Design

How do different design elements work together to bring a production to life? Join CRT’s team of professional artists and explore the world of costume, sound, scenic, and lighting design in theatre.

Ages 6-9 /July 12-15 /10AM-4PM / Class Tuition: $200

Action Storytime 1

In this delightful offering for our youngest learners, students will have the opportunity to learn theatre fundamentals and problem-solving skills through movements, storytelling, and literacy. Every student will leave with a new book!

Ages 3-5 / July 16 / 10AM-12PM / Class Tuition: $40

Page to Stage

What if we took a story that we all know and love and set it in a modern world? What is the process of looking at a story, making it your own, and bringing it to life on the stage? In this new offering, students will have the opportunity to do just that!

Ages 5-7 / July 19-22 /10AM-4PM / Class Tuition: $200

Stage Combat

Have you ever wondered how actors make epic battles and fights look so real? Learn how to safely wow your audience while learning from our team of professional fight choreographers and actors.

Ages 8 + / July 26-29 /10AM-4PM / Class Tuition: $200

Action Storytime 2

In this delightful offering for our youngest learners, students will have the opportunity to learn theatre fundamentals and problem-solving skills through movements, storytelling, and literacy. Every student will leave with a new book!

Ages 3-5 / July 30 / 10AM-12PM / Class Tuition: $40

All Summer Day Camps will enforce strict safety protocols in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Masks will be required for all students.

To inquire about financial assistance, please contact Education Director, Brittni Shambaugh Addison at brittni@creederep.com.

2021 THE KID SHOW The Tree Watcher

Devised and Directed by Bethany Eilean Talley

The World Tree is in danger. Fire is biting at her roots. It’s up to the Tree Watcher to protect the Tree that holds the Earth together. But they can’t do it alone. It’s only with the help of the Earth Movers and Air Shifters (and maybe a little rain) that they stand a chance at keeping the world together. Devised and directed by CRT alum Bethany Eilean Talley, this will be a show filled with movement and magic.

Rehearsal Dates: June 21-July 7 Performances: July 8, 11AM • July 9, 7PM • July 10, 11AM

2021 YOUNG AUDIENCE OUTREACH TOUR El Guayabo/The Guava Tree Book and Lyrics by Diana Grisanti Music by Emiliano Messiez Directed by Ismael Lara

“When I was a child, we had un guayabo, a guava tree.”

Emiliano is all grown up now, but he has a story to share about the hardest year of his life: the 3rd grade. This was the year Emiliano moved from Mexico to Colorado – from one tiny mountain town to another – uprooting everything he had ever loved. El Guayabo / The Guava Tree is a story of displacement and resilience, of thinking back on the bullies who hurt us and the friends who saved us.

The Young Audience Outreach Tour’s mission is to bring high quality musical theatre to rural and underserved communities.

This program annually produces an original children’s show for grades K-6, that tours throughout the Southwest.

2021 TICKETS CRT in the Park CRT Cabaret at the Creede Hotel Boomtown at the Creede Hotel The KID Show Headwaters New Play Festival Pass

Tickets start at $60 per box** $20 $10 FREE $25

There is a $3.00 service charge on all CRT in the Park purchases.

2021 CRT Passport - $200

Purchase before June 25th and see all CRT in the Park shows, attend the annual Headwaters New Play Festival, and save $15! The 2021 CRT Passport includes: (1) Show Box for each CRT in the Park show (An Iliad, Red Riding Hood, and Dear Jack, Dear Louise) and an allaccess digital pass to Headwaters New Play Festival.

**What is a “Box”?

There are no individual tickets for CRT in the Park. To attend, you must purchase a “Show Box” for you and your guests. Each seating Box can accommodate up to 4 people, the cost for the box is the same no matter if 1, 2, 3, or 4 people attend. If your party is larger than 4 people, you will need to purchase multiple Boxes. Box capacity will be strictly enforced.

Are there any discounts available?

CRT offers a $2 discount on tickets for active military, veterans, and senior citizens. To take advantage of a discount offer, call the Box Office!

To purchase tickets, visit creederep.org, call the Box Office at (719) 658-2540 opt. 1, or email boxoffice@creederep.com.

BOX OFFICE

CRT IN THE PARK SEATING MAP

130 Bee McClure Drive

Reservations for Cabaret at the Creede Hotel can be made through the Creede Hotel & Restaurant at (719) 658-2608.

2021 SEASON FAQS What is CRT’s Refund / Exchange Policy?

Exchanges can be made up to twenty-four hours prior to curtain time.

There are no refunds; if you are unable to use your tickets during the 2021 Season, you can convert your tickets into an account credit for a future purchase or donate your tickets to CRT. All ticketing service charges are non-refundable.

Will there be any indoor shows in 2021? All CRT shows will be outdoors this summer. We expect to be back indoors in 2022.

Where is Seime Park? Seime Park is located at 130 Bee McClure Drive, across the street from Sunnyside Chapel and the Mineral County Cemetery. See our website for walking and driving directions.

Where do I park for CRT in the Park? There will be parking around Sunnyside Chapel; CRT will have signage and a parking attendant on duty at each performance to guide you.

Are chairs provided for CRT in the Park? Patrons will need to bring

their own chair or blanket.

What’s the weather like up there? For outdoor shows, please dress accordingly (layers for sun, wind, and maybe light rain!), bring an umbrella, and wear comfy shoes.

What if it rains? If we are forced to cancel a performance due to weather, we will exchange your ticket for any future CRT in the Park performance.

AUDIENCE ENRICHMENT

Deepen your connection to the plays, stories, and complex inner workings of live theatre through our FREE Audience Enrichment programs. Check our website for dates, or inquire at the box office.

Pre-show Talks / FREE! Pre-show Talks offer a comprehensive dramaturgical experience. In turn, you’ll appreciate and connect even more with our diverse repertory season. Arrive 35 minutes before show time for select shows. Stay tuned for dates!

Chat Backs / FREE! Stick around after select performances as our actors answer your burning questions and share fascinating stories about the creation of the play. In 2021, Chat Backs will take place after every Sunday matinee performance in Seime Park.

WANT MORE? Don’t forget to pick up one of our Delve Deeper Study Guides for each of our shows at Seime Park.

Questions about CRT’s Behind the Curtain programs?

Contact Associate Artistic Director, Kate Berry at (719) 658-2540 x 233 or kate@creederep.com

HEADWATERS

NEW PLAY FESTIVAL For 2021, Headwaters is Going Virtual!

Our 9th New Play Festival, Our 1st Virtual Festival!

9th Annual Headwaters New Play Festival

1pm MST / August 27 & August 28 / Our Virtual Theatre / $25

This year, our two staged readings will be virtual. Like March’s presentation of To the Moon by Beth Kander, an online setting gives us the opportunity to feature artists from all over the world. Get a front row seat (in your own living room) to the process of bringing new plays to life: readings of brand new work, a peek into the process, and an engaging and interactive talk back with festival playwrights and directors.

In-Person World Premiere of El Guayabo/The Guava Tree 11am / August 27 & August 28th / Virginia Christensen Multi-Use Facility

Though our staged readings are virtual this year, Headwaters weekend gives you the chance to see the World Premiere of our Young Audience Outreach Tour live and in-person, before it hits the road. 2021 is no different. See both casts of El Guayabo / The Guava Tree at the Virginia Christensen Multi-Use Facility at 408 LaGarita Ave in Creede. Not in Creede? A performance of El Guayabo / The Guava Tree will be available to stream over festival weekend.

Coming Soon!

CRT is introducing a new Commission Project. We love playwrights here at CRT. They are the foundation of new work. In 2020, CRT began commissions with several playwrights to write pieces for our Mainstage and Ruth theatres. Inspired by Creede, CRT’s company, and the desire to bring new stories to CRT, we will premiere these new plays in future seasons. Stay tuned for more details. creederep.org/headwaters

From the March 2021 Headwaters digital production of To the Moon

by Beth Kander

COVID-19 SAFETY

FOR CRT IN THE PARK Many factors went into crafting CRT’s health and safety protocols. These may change as the summer goes on. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate new territory together!

Masking, Symptom Checks, & Contact Tracing

Audience members will be required to wear a mask at all times and complete a COVID-19 symptom check upon arrival. Patron’s contact information will be used for contact tracing purposes, if required.

Distancing

Patrons will be asked to stay six feet from other patrons not in their household / pod at all times. Seating Boxes will be spaced out to allow distance of six feet between parties and appropriate egress.

Cleaning Procedures

Hand sanitizer will be available. All patron spaces and high-touch surfaces will be thoroughly disinfected before each performance.

Season Program

Digital programs will be available through the CRT website. Printed programs will be provided upon request.

Concessions & Merchandise

Due to safety requirements of the Actors’ union, there can be no food or beverage (except water) consumed in the seating area before, during, or after the show or at intermission. We appreciate your understanding.

CRT will have chilled water bottles available for $1.00 (cash only) at each performance. Merchandise will be sold at each performance and in the CRT Mainstage Lobby during lobby hours.

Cancellations & Exchanges

CRT reserves the right to cancel performances based on community or company spread of COVID-19. Ticketholders will receive a credit to their account for a future performance at CRT. For additional information on CRT’s COVID-19 Safety Protocols, call the Box Office at (719) 658-2540 opt. 1 or visit creederep.org/covid19safety

For performances at the Creede Hotel, guests must comply with all safety protocols required by The Creede Hotel & Restaurant.

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