WE THE PEOPLE: THE DEMOCRACY CYCLE
Staged readings of three short plays inspired by three distinct communities followed directly by engagement events.
Written by Steven Cole Hughes, Kenya Mahogany Fashaw, Nick Malakhow

Boulder: July 27, 6pm @ Canyon Theatre, Boulder Public Library Main Branch

Gunnison: August 1, 7pm @ The Taylor Studio Theatre

Denver: August 3, 7pm @ Curious Theatre Company

From a mobile home park in Boulder, to a jail cell in Denver, to an unlikely council gathering in Gunnison, the three Democracy Cycle short plays reflect the stories of distinct Colorado communities. Join us for staged readings of these work that ask: where can we find shelter—a home—in these turbulent times? The answer may not be as far as we think.

The Democracy Cycle is a project led by Local Theater Company in partnership with Gunnison Theatre Festival and Curious Theatre Company. In Season 13, we gathered community members in three areas—Boulder, Denver, and Gunnison—for civil dialogue on topics related to democracy and what it means to form a society. Each Story Circle, as they were called, included a playwright who listened to the conversation, and synthesized that material into a short play. Now, we are pleased to present an evening of all three short plays, back-to-back, in Boulder, Denver and Gunnison. Dates and venues will be announced in early June, 2024.

Gather with us as our skilled ensemble reflects the experiences of our thriving communities.

The Democracy Cycle is generously sponsored by the City of Boulder Human Relations Fund.

STOCKADE
by Andrew Rosendorf with Carlyn Aquiline

September 26 - October 13, 2024 | The Dairy Arts Center | 2590 Walnut St. Boulder, CO

Five years after the end of WWII, a group of gay soldiers gather for a reunion of sorts on Fire Island—and are met by an outsider with a surprise that will cause them to question whether history is best left in the past. At a time when “security risk” is government code for “homosexual,” it will take courage for them to step out of the shadows and confront their past and future.

Stockade is generously co-sponsored by Sarah Pierce Martin.

Stockade was commissioned in 2021 by Local Theater Company with support from Lari and Tom Abraham.

CHASING BREADCRUMBS
by Michelle Tyrene Johnson

February 20 - March 9, 2025 | The Dairy Arts Center | 2590 Walnut St. Boulder, CO

Serena, a playwright who has been commissioned by an organization with questionable intentions, navigates a minefield of “Karens”, creative compromises, and re-written history. Chasing Breadcrumbs explores how a Black woman navigates the world and discovers her need to tell a story that money can’t buy.

Chasing Breadcrumbs is generously co-sponsored by Diana & Mike Kinsey

LOCAL LAB 14: NEW PLAY FESTIVAL

April 25-27. 2025 | The Nomad Playhouse | 1410 Quince Avenue Boulder, CO

Sparking tomorrow’s stories, today - Local Lab is an annual festival of new theatrical work presented by Local Theater Company. Step into the new play development process with talented and prolific playwrights. Experience staged play readings featuring exceptional actors, and provide valuable feedback through facilitated post-show conversations. Connect with playwrights, directors, actors, and fellow theatergoers eager to explore the most current stories of our evolving world.