Rodney Lizcano
Rape of the Sabine Women, by Grace B. Matthias
Written by Michael Yates Crowley | Directed by Christy Montour-Larson
Fall 2017

2024
Gotta Have FaithBoulder Weekly, Toni Tresca
Betty Hart shines in Local Theater Company’s one-woman show ‘acts of faith’Daily Camera, Ella Cobb
Locals participate in state-wide democracy exerciseGunnison Country Times, Abby Harrison

2023
Phishing for Love: Local Theater Company explores the connective power of jam bands — Boulder Weekly, Toni Tresca
Payne’s “You Enjoy Myself” staged - Arts Atlanta, Denise James
In the Wings: Local Theater Company announces plans for upcoming 13th season — Boulder Weekly, Toni Tresca
A podcast interview with Pesha Rudnick, Betty Hart and Nick Chase about Local Lab 12OnStage Colorado, Alex Miller
Local Lab gives playwrights a creative boost with staged readings at the DairyDaily Camera, Ella Cobb
Local Lab 12 Examines Climate Change, Vietnamese Sign Language, Family-Run Funeral Homes and MoreWestword, Toni Tresca
He said, she saidBoulder Weekly, Toni Tresca
Setting the record straight Denver Post, Lisa Kennedy
Court is in session for the crimes of Lady MacbethDenver Gazette, John Moore
Lady Macbeth on trial OnStage Colorado, Alex Miller
A new play in Denver is exploring “Macbeth” from the female perspectiveColorado Public Radio, Eden Lane

2022
’Shells is here from NY to “Pop the Holidays”OnStage Colorado, Alex Miller
Sing It LoudBoulder Weekly, Toni Tresca
GerRee Hinshaw commands the stage in her original show ‘Raised on Ronstadt’OnStage Colorado, Alex Miller
This artist was raised on Linda Ronstadt. Now she’s bringing Ronstadt’s mariachi influence on her life to the stageColorado Public Radio, Eden Lane
Raised on Ronstadt Blends Music and Memories in Enchanting New PlayWestword, Toni Tresca
Raising the voice of silenced legend Linda RonstadtThe Denver Gazette, John Moore
”Raised on Ronstadt” showcases big songs, bigger voiceThe Denver Post, Lisa Kennedy
Call and Response (Betty Hart profile) — Boulder Weekly, Jezy J. Gray
From 'The Whale' to Wonderbound: 10 intriguing arts options this fallDenver Gazette, John Moore
Local Theater Season 12 AnnouncedOnStage Colorado, Alex Miller
Thrilling, Smart, Messy The Denver Post, Lisa Kennedy
Local Lab: Where ‘Goodnight Moon’ meets spaghetti WesternsOnStage Colorado, Alex Miller

2021
True West Awards: Local WorksJohn Moore Theatre Coverage
True West Awards: Sob Stories (Shells)John Moore Theatre Coverage
Local Theater Co. mixes things up with 10 new plays, format tweaksOn Stage Colorado, Alex Miller
Creating safe spaces for creative artistsDenver Gazette, John Moore
The Show Must Go OnBoulder Lifestyle, Cassidy Ritter
What to do when there’s ‘nothing’ to doBoulder Weekly, Caitlin Rockett
Podcast - Local Theater Company and Discount Ghost StoriesOn Stage Colorado
Best of Denver Awards - Best Season Spent Planning for the Future Westword

2020
Local Theater Company Will Introduce 10 New American Plays in 20215280, Cori Anderson
Discount Ghost Stories Showcases Global Stars for COVID ReliefWestword, Susan Froyd
John Lithgow has a new book of Trump-era rhymes: “Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown” The thespian, writer and poet will take part in Local’s “Living Room Local”The Denver Post, Lisa Kennedy
TRENDS Diary: Daily Prompts Evoke Artistry Amidst QuarantineKGNU
Straight Talk with Local Theater Company, Theater 29, The Source and Equinox — John Moore
Creative time capsule: Local Theater sparks community engagement with weekday prompts.Daily Camera, Kalene McCort
Suspension of disbeliefBoulder Weekly, Caitlin Rockett
Local Theater Company Announces Creation of CO-LAB DAILY - BroadwayWorld NewsDesk
A virtue that produces peaceBoulder Weekly, Caitlin Rockett
Cyber busking: Art community pressing on with fresh virtual ideas, reimagination of live artDaily Camera, Kalene McCort
Interactive New Play Festival Thrives in Boulder5280, Lily Capstick

2019 Boulder history: Unexpected local offerings brought local history to life in 2019Daily Camera, Carol Taylor
Buckle up for an ‘ugly play’ from Local Theatre Co.OnStage Colorado, Aimee Drugan
Theater Review: Flame Broiled. or the ugly play - Boulder Magazine, Beki Pineda
Racism, white fragility and cluelessness: “Flame Broiled. or the ugly play” tackles it allThe Denver Post, Lisa Kennedy
‘Flame Broiled, or the ugly play’ Tackles Race And Bias With Satire, EnergyColorado Public Radio, Stephanie Wolf
The World Premiere of Flame Broiled Blows Hot, Cold, Tender and AngryWestword, Juliet Wittman
Some like it hot: ‘Flame Broiled’ on race in America — DCPA News, John Moore
Rodney Hicks Gets Hot About Race Relations in Flame Broiled. or the ugly playWestword, Susan Froyd
October Theater in Colorado Is Hot on the GrillDCPA News, John Moore
Podcast: Why Live Theater Matters - with Local Theater Company's Pesha RudnickOnStage Colorado, Alex Miller
From Steve Martin’s “Bright Star” to Cheryl Strayed’s “Tiny Beautiful Things,” 10 must-see fall plays in ColoradoThe Denver Post, Lisa Kennedy Colorado theater companies use drama and satire to confront racism without flinchingThe Colorado Sun, Joanne Ostrow 2019 Top of the Town5280 ‘Discount Ghost Stories' brings hauntingly beautiful production to Trident on PearlDaily Camera Kalene McCort
Discount Ghost Stories Is a Virtuosic Homage to Colorado’s Unsung Heroes5280, Haley Gray
Theater Review: Discount Ghost StoriesBoulder Magazine, Beki Pineda Discount Ghost Stories Sets Colorado History to MusicWestword, Susan Froyd

2018
War & Arts - Welding the Heart & True VoicesRocky Mountain PBS Special
Paper Cut Slices DeepThe Nightly Met
Paper Cut - Life After WarKGNU
Grantee Spotlight: Local Theater Company Explores Courage - On and Off the BattlefieldCommunity Foundation of Boulder
“Dreams, nightmares collide for soldier in Local Theater Company’s “Paper Cut”The Denver Post
Paper CutJohn Moore Theatre Coverage
“Breathe Like You Are Giving Birth.” Boulder Weekly
Theater Review: Paper CutBoulder Magazine
Boulder's Local Theater Company Receives National Theater AwardBroadway World
Photo Flash: The World Premiere Of PAPER CUT By Andrew Rosendorf Celebrates Opening At Local Theater CoBroadway World
American Theatre Wing Awards National Theatre Company Grants — American Theater Magazine
100 Colorado Creatives 4.0: Pesha RudnickWestword 
Bolder ColoradoAmerican Theatre Magazine

2017
True West Award: Local Theater CompanyJohn Moore Theatre Coverage
Two Boulder Theater Companies Aren’t Shying Away from Difficult Themes5280 Magazine
The Rape of the Sabine Women, by Grace B. Matthias Boulder Weekly
Local Theater Company in Boulder stages Rape of the Sabine Women — Daily Camera
Theater review: The Rape of the Sabine Women, by Grace B. Matthias flattens its insights with broad stereotypesDenver Post
Review: Rape of the Sabine Women a Real Sex-Ed LessonWestword
Former Buff, NFL Vet: Football Culture Can Be Manly, Not Violent, Off the FieldColorado Public Radio
Review: The Rape of the Sabine Women, By Grace B. Matthias — CU Independent
Review: Rape of the Sabine Women at Local Theater CompanyDenver Theater Perspectives

2016
Review: Local Theater Company's The Firestorm Heats Up Dairy Arts CenterWestword
Identity crisisBoulder Weekly
Review: The Firestorm by Meridith FriedmanColoradoDrama.com
Meridith Friedman's The Firestorm begins performances at Dairy Arts CenterBroadway World

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