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Chip and Dee were part of a group of intrepid artists who started Curious in 1997 after working together in a groundbreaking production of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America. Over the past 24 years, Curious has become a major force for new plays in the Rocky Mountain region. Partners in both work and life, Chip and Dee married in 2011 and have two daughters.
In announcing the leadership transition, Board President Jim Steinberg said, “We are truly grateful to Chip and Dee for their dedication to Curious Theatre and the relentless and amazing work they have crafted here over 24 seasons. Their vision and guidance have been instrumental to the success of Curious and we are excited they have chosen to take such a significant part in our celebratory transition year.”
What to Expect Out of Season 25“What does it mean to be an American now?”Chip and Jada worked together to curate the 25th Anniversary Season which will present five plays centered around the theme of “What does it mean to be an American now?” With much of Curious’ work flowing from our unapologetically progressive stance towards social justice and contemporary issues, it is sometimes said we are “preaching to the choir.” However in this celebratory season, we will boldly take on two plays which lift the curtain on the conservative movement and white supremacy from inside those ideologies: Heroes of the Fourth Turning and Amerikin. In a delicious change of pace, the funny and anachronistic Franklinland sends up the family life of the iconic Benjamin Franklin as a domineering dad, working to secure the future of his progeny and the country. Some audience members will recall Alma, a touching story of an immigrant mother and her American daughter working to carve out lives for themselves in today’s America which underwent development at the Denver Center Theatre Company’s new play festival and now comes to the Curious’ Stage for a full production. The season will conclude with On the Exhale, a dynamic and dark one woman show inspired by the Sandy Hook shootings featuring an exciting collaboration between outgoing founding members Dee (actor) and Chip (director). HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNINGBy Will Arbery September 10 – October 15, 2022 It’s nearing midnight in Wyoming, where four young conservatives have gathered at a backyard after-party. They’ve returned from their disparate lives to toast their mentor at a tiny Catholic University. As the former classmates grapple with ideology and politics, we get a glimpse into the nuances of conservatism in America. Opening a window to a world rarely seen onstage, Will Arbery’s haunting play offers grace and disarming clarity, speaking to the heart of a country at war with itself. FRANKLINLANDBy Lloyd Suh November 5 – December 10, 2022 This modern, comic take on the American Revolution puts the spotlight on the relationship between the brilliant and domineering Ben Franklin and his son William. As Ben plants the seeds of a new republic, King George III appoints William as Royal Governor of New Jersey – a change in affairs that creates a revolutionary family rift. ALMABy Benjamin Benne January 14 – February 18, 2023 “Who does the American dream belong to?” Alma and her daughter, Angel, made sixteen wishes long ago: good health, love, carne asada every day, perfect SAT scores, and a spot at UC Davis, to name a few. But now that Angel is 17, she’s got a different vision for her future than her immigrant single mom. This poetic, funny and timely piece was developed at the Denver Center Theatre Company’s new play festival in 2020. AMERIKINBy Chisa Hutchinson March 11 – April 15, 2023 Jeff, a new father desperate for community, casually follows his buddy’s advice and tries to join a white supremacist group…but the results of his ancestry test prove surprising. Amerikin follows Jeff as serious consequences come knocking and the line between “us” and “them” gets incredibly blurry. Gripping from the very first scenes, this play has twists and turns that travel down difficult roads until the bitter end. ON THE EXHALEBy Martin Zimmerman May 6 – June 10, 2023 When a senseless act of violence changes her life forever, a liberal college professor finds herself inexplicably drawn to the very weapon used to perpetrate the crime – and to the irresistible feeling of power that comes from holding life and death in her hands. Peering down the barrel of a uniquely American crisis, she begins to suspect that when it comes to gun violence, we’re all part of the problem. Current Subscribers: Hurry, you have until May 23 to renew and secure your usual seats! New Subscribers: New subscriptions will be available starting on June 1. Single Tickets: Stay tuned for single ticket sales beginning later this summer. |