PRESENTS
artwork created by Ligature Creative
SYNOPSIS
When Eric, an overeducated and underemployed professor, begins researching the history of his father Rex’s property in Virginia, he thinks he’s going to write a horror story. What emerges is something far more profitable. Two actors portray ten characters tumbling through 400 years of American history in this darkly comedic new play that asks, what are you willing to sacrifice for the American Dream?
85 minutes, no intermission
a new play by
DAVID MYERS
directed by
NICK CHASE & PESHA RUDNICK^
***
May 2-19, 2024
The Savoy | Denver CO
237 Virginia Avenue is generously sponsored by Diana & Mike Kinsey
FIRST LOOK (preview)
$15 tickets
Thursday, May 2, 7:30
Friday, May 3, 7:30 (College Night and Q&A with playwright David Myers)
OPENING NIGHT
$45 (includes reception)
Saturday, May 4, 7:30
WEEK ONE
$28-$39
Sunday, May 5, 2:00 (Pay-What-You-Will Performance)
Post show workshop on co-buying a house with LiveWork Denver (RSVP here)
Thursday, May 9, 7:30 (Come Together Post Show Conversation)
Friday, May 10, 7:30
Saturday, May 11, 7:30 (Post show conversation on gentrification with Brother Jeff Fard)
Sunday, May 12, 2:00
WEEK TWO
$28-$39
Thursday, May 16, 7:30 (OUT Night at Local)
Friday, May 17, 7:30 (Post Show Community Meal included)
Saturday, May 18, 7:30
Sunday, May 19, 2:00 (closing performance)
COME TOGETHER EVENTS
College Night and Q&A with playwright David Myers | Thursday, May 2
Join the Local team for the opportunity to enjoy a performance of 237 Virginia Avenue at a discounted rate with fellow classmates & theater makers—followed by a Q&A with playwright David Myers.
Pay-What-You-Will Performance | Sunday, May 5
Enjoy a performance of 237 Virginia Avenue on your terms where you set the price for this unforgettable world premiere play.
Co-Buy Curious: Introduction to Co-Buying Real Estate | Sunday, May 5
Join the LiveWork Denver team for an overview on the how-to's of co-buying real estate, forms of co-ownership, and financing models for community housing and shared ownership. (Please RSVP using the link below)
Post Show Conversation on Gentrification with brother jeff | Saturday, May 11
Stick around while brother jeff leads a compelling post-show conversation, delving into the complex topic of how gentrification impacts our communities and accessibility to home ownership.
OUT Night | Thursday, May 16
Local invites you to celebrate diversity and inclusion at OUT night, where we enjoy a performance of 237 Virginia Avenue in the presence of our LGBTQ+ friends, family and allies.
Post Show Community Meal | Friday, May 17
Local welcomes you to gather for a delightful Community Meal after a performance of 237 Virginia Avenue, where you can engage in meaningful conversations with fellow patrons over delicious food and thought-provoking prompts.
MEET THE TEAM
Special Thanks
BackStory Theatre
Cipriano Ortega
CU Boulder Theatre & Dance
CSU Theatre & Dance
Curious Theatre Company
Andrew Lindeman
Shea Martin & Nick Chase
MSU Theater & Dance
The Savoy
David Raduziner & Diana Verrilli
Soo Rhee & Nate Fristoe
*Appearing through an Agreement between Local Theater Company and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
PRESS
Land Acknowledgement
Every community owes its existence and vitality to generations from around the world that contributed their hopes, dreams and energy to making the history that led to this moment. Some of the people from the history of this spot were brought here against their will, some were drawn to leave their distant homes in hope of a better life and some have lived on this land for more generations than can be counted. Truth and acknowledgment are critical to building mutual respect and connection across all barriers of heritage and difference. We begin this effort to acknowledge what has been buried by honoring the truth.
Local Theater Company acknowledges, with deep respect, that we are located on the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapaho Nations and Peoples. We pay respect to their elders both past and present. We ask that you consider the many legacies of violence, displacement, migration and settlement that bring us here today.
