A theatre organization in Denver devoted to the development and presentation of culturally relevant new works
PRODUCTION HISTORY
2022 SEASON
February 11, 12, 18 & 26, 2022
HISTORY OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC pt. II
(World Premiere)
In collaboration w/ Colorado Black Arts Festival
conceived by Flo Ayers
written & directed by Jimmy Walker
2020 SEASON
February 14 & 21, 2020
August 8, 2020
HISTORY OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC pt. I
(World Premiere)
In collaboration w/ Colorado Black Arts Festival
conceived by Flo Ayers
written & directed by Jimmy Walker
starring: Ros Washington, Bataki Cambrelen, Corey Jones, Ervia P Davis, Tony Howard, Regina Blackburn, Marilyn Shelton
2019 SEASON
August 22 - September 7, 2019
SUICIDE LIES more...
(World Premiere)
written by Karon Majeel
directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
starring: Rav'n Moon, Maria Ibederci Rodriguez, Laura Chavez, Iliana L Barron, Angelica Rivera, Esther Pinales, OD Duhu, LaDios Muhammad & Shadi Kafi
August 9 & 10, 2019
September 13 & 14, 2019
TU TERNURA MOLOTOV
(Regional Premiere)
in collaboration w/ Latinx Theatre Guild of Colorado
written by Gustavo Ott
directed by Marialuisa Burgos
starring: Paola Miranda & Miguel Martimen
April 18 - 20, 2019
THE B WORD more...
(World Premiere)
adapted from a narrative by Greg Tate
directed by Jimmy Walker
starring: Rion Evans, Michael Bateman & Don Randle
2018 SEASON
May 24 - June 9, 2018
THE LIFE & TIMES OF OL' ALFRED more...
written by Jon Ian Sayles
directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
starring: Angel Mendez, Colette Brown & Timesha Sumpter
February 8 - 17, 2018
CRYING WOLF: STORIES OF THE LUPUS WARRIORS more...
(World Premiere)
written by Rhonda Jackson
directed by Khadija Haynes
starring: Dr. Yvonne Henderson, Maru Garcia & Darcy Orrok
2017 SEASON
August 17 - September 2, 2017
THE SISTERS, SWEETWATER more...
(World Premiere)
written by Hugo Jon Sayles
directed by Jimmy Walker
starring: Janice Guy-Sayles, Felicia Gallegos Pettis, Dr. Yvonne Henderson, Dee Burleson, Jermal Love, Antwaun Johnson, Dawnyle Ashemu, Sharrie Gaybriano & Don Randle
May 18 - June 3, 2017
A GOOD CHILD TOO SOON more...
(World Premiere)
written by Jimmy Walker
directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
starring: Shaleec Thomas, Timesha Sumpter, Colette Brown, Dr. Yvonne Henderson, Don Randle & Arnold King
2016 SEASON
January 7 - 23, 2016
THE OTHER BED
(Regional Premiere)
written & directed by Mark Ivan Branche
starring: Barbara Porreca, Colette Brown, Darcy Orrok, Lina Ramirez, LaDios Muhammad, Paola Miranda & Mitch Marquez
2015 SEASON
May 21 - June 6, 2015
June 14, 2015
THE FIVE POINTS / WRAPPED AROUND MY SOUL
a company created acapella musical
written & directed by Jimmy Walker
music director: Dee Burleson
starring: Santemu Aakhu, Ansherea James, Darnell Walton, Kathleen Sargent & Dee Burleson
January 8 - 24, 2015
DOIN' THE MOST
A Variety Show
In collaboration w/ The Black Actor's Guild
2014 SEASON
August 8 - 23, 2014
PACKIN' IT IN (TWO STAR-CROSSED ARTISTS) more...
(World Premiere)
by Jim Lee
directed by Jimmy Walker
starring: Don Randle & Ebony "Isis" Booth
February 20 - April 2, 2014
THE FIVE POINTS / WRAPPED AROUND MY SOUL more...
(World Premiere)
a company created a cappella musical
written & directed by Jimmy Walker
music director: Dee Burleson
starring: Santemu Aakhu, Darnell Walton, Kathleen Sargent,
Dee Burleson & Latoya Willis
2013 SEASON
June 13 - 30, 2013
THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS
conceived & adapted by Lee Bruer
music composed by Bob Telson
in collaboration w/ Su Teatro
produced by Anthony J Garcia
directed by Jimmy Walker
music directors: Michael A Williams, Ervia P Davis & Dee Burleson
starring: Don Randle, Roslyn Washington, Martin Estes, Jesse Ogas, Krisangela Washington, Charlie Romero, Theo Wilson, Jose Guerrero, Bill Starks, Lara Gallegos, Felicia Gallegos-Pettis, Robertta Moore, Willie Singleton, Dwayne Carrington, Vincent C Robinson, Dee Burleson, Daryl Walker, Joseph Mendiola, Toby Rampa, Dominique Holloway, Cipriano Ortega, Santemu Aakhu, Amy Luna, Angelina Gurule, Autumn Johnson, Yolanda Ortega, Gwen Hudson, Linda Theus-Lee, Tagana Declutte, Lorena Perez, Shaunte Milton, Mehry Eslaminia & Ervia P. Davis
June 13 - 15 / 27 - 29
PRISON / STREET / PRISON more...
Performance Art installation
created by Hugo Jon Sayles & Brian Freeland
In collaboration w/ LIDA Project & Red Line Museum
starring: Jeff Campbell, Corin Chavez, Tim Johnson, Parnell McGee II, Lorenzo Sariñana & Kenny Storms
March 14 - 30, 2013
IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD
written & directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
starring: Gwen Hudson, Colette Brown, Ghandia Johnson, Makelsii Simmons, Kw. Brock Johnson, Derek Hill, Lawrence Allen, Britni Lashun & Hugo Jon Sayles
2012 SEASON
November 14 - 17, 2012
IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD more...
(World Premiere)
written & directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
starring: Gwen Hudson, Colette Brown, Summer Dion, Makelsii Simmons, Don Randle, Derek Hill, Lawrence Allen & Parnell McGee II
2011 PREVIEW SEASON
October 20 - November 5, 2011
THE FINAL MILE TO PROVIDENCE more...
(World Premiere)
written & directed by Arnold King
In collaboration w/ Shadow Theatre Company
starring: Dominique Holloway, LaDios Muhammad,
Kiana Coney, Kenya Pollard & Anicia Streete
CELEBRATE AFRICAN-AMERICAN THEATRE DAY
A celebration and recognition of African-American Theater and its contribution to Denver and Colorado's cultural landscape.
In 2013, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock proclaimed that June 15th shall be Celebrate African-American Theatre Day in Denver to honor the legacy of African-American arts and commemorating 45 years of Black theatre in the mile high city!
June 16, 2019 - 6th Annual
Hosted by Jimmy Walker & Arnold King
featuring :
Celebrating The Development of Black Theatre
Donald Todd Icon Award presented to donnie l. betts
June 16, 2018 - 5th Annual
Hosted by Jimmy Walker & Arnold King
featuring :
Celebrating Denver Black Arts Company
A scene from DAFT
written by John McCallum
directed by Carol McCallum Shockness
performed by Dwayne Carrington & Donahue Hayes with Carol McCallum Shockness & Vincent C Robinson
Celebrating Eulipions Inc.
"Live Where You Can" from THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS
performed by Daryl Walker, Don Randle, Felicia Gallegos Pettis, Roslyn Washington, Willie Singleton, Lara Gallegos, Bill Starks & Santemu Aakhu
Celebrating Shadow Theatre Company
"Jelly, Jelly" & "Misty" from IN SEARCH OF ECKSTINE: A LOVE STORY
written & directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
performed by Hugo Jon Sayles, Dwayne Carrington & Rhonda Jackson
Donald Todd Icon Award presented to Roslyn Washington
June 18, 2017 - 4th Annual
Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Eulipions, the 20th Anniversary of Shadow Theatre Company and the 5th Anniversary of The SOURCE Theatre Company
Hosted by Kiana Coney
Testimonials by Jo Bunton Keel, Hugo Jon Sayles, Roslyn Washington, Dwayne Carrington, Vincent C Robinson, Joseph Graves, Kiana Coney, Arnold King, Colette Brown & Don Randle
Donald Todd Icon Award presented to Vincent C Robinson
June 15, 2016 - 3rd Annual
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Denver Black Arts Company
Hosted by Don Randle
Musical performance by Carroll McCallum-Shockness & Hugo Jon Sayles
Testimonials by Jimmy Walker, Hugo Jon Sayles, Ken Grimes, L'Kuicha Parks, Clynthia Burton Graham, Sabra Howell, Vincent C Robinson & Jo Bunton Keel
Donald Todd Icon Award presented to Jim Lee
June 15, 2015 - 2nd Annual
Hosted by Don Randle
featuring
DAUGHTERS OF PAIN
(World Premiere)
written & directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
performed by Kiana Coney
Public Reading:
THE MINSTREL AND THE BARD
written & performed by Cajardo Rameer Lindsey
Special Presentation:
CIVIL RIGHTS STORIES- THE MOSLEYS
presented in collaboration w/ Grand Design, Inc.
written & directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
performed by Colette Brown & Parnell McGee II
Encore Performance:
THE FIVE POINTS / WRAPPED AROUND MY SOUL
written & directed by Jimmy Walker
Poetry by C Hope
Musical performance by Sheryl McCallum
Improv by The Black Actors Guild
Monologue by Corin Chavez
Donald Todd Icon Award presented to Orville Springs
June 15, 2014 - 1st Annual
Hosted by Arnold King
Celebrating EDEN Theatrical Workshop, Denver Black Arts Company, Eulipions, Shadow Theatre Company & The SOURCE Theatre Company
featuring
Public Reading:
A MAN AND HIS SHADOW
written & directed by Arnold King
performed by Parnell McGee II & Lawrence Allen
Public Reading:
MORNING STAR / EDEN
written & directed by Arnold King
performed by Colette Brown, Parnell McGee II & Lawrence Allen
Encore Performance:
THE FIVE POINTS / WRAPPED AROUND MY SOUL
written & directed by Jimmy Walker
performed by Dee Burleson, Ansherea James, Santemu Aakhu, Kathleen Sargeant & Darnell Walton
Poetry by Jim Lee & Ayinde Russell
Monologues by Parnell McGee II & Lawrence Allen
In Memoriam: Remembering Donald Todd, John McCallum, James McCallum, Daryl Haynes, Opalonga Pugh & Jeffrey Nickelson
Improv by The Black Actors Guild
THE WORDFEST
Music, poetry and theater converge in the WordFest, an exploration of culture and social issues through performance and storytelling. A collaboration exploring the crossovers between the African-American and Latino cultures.
April 17 - 28, 2019
The 5th EVER WORDFEST & ARTISTS OF COLOR (AOC) SUMMIT
in collaboration w/ Su Teatro
Featuring:
The SOURCE Theatre Company in…
THE B WORD
(World Premiere)
adapted from a narrative by Greg Tate
directed by Jimmy Walker
The Combat Hippies in…
AMAL
(Regional Premiere)
written & performed by The Combat Hippies direction & dramaturgy by Teo Castellanos
Latinx Theatre Guild of Colorado rehearsed reading of:
TU TERNURA MOLTOV
written by Gustavo Ott
directed by Marialuisa Burgos
The SOURCE Theatre Company reading of:
THE LAST JUDGMENT: THE STORY OF DESSALINES
excerpt from a novel-in-progress by Arnold King
The SOURCE Theatre Company rehearsed reading of:
SUICIDE LIES
written by Karon Majeel
directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
Su Teatro rehearsed reading of:
THE FABULOUS SINKHOLE
written by Jesus Salvador Trevino
directed by Anthony J Garcia
Su Teatro rehearsed reading of:
DEMENTIA
written by Evelina Fernandez
directed by Debra Gallegos
El Teatro VolARTE rehearsed reading of:
CUARENTA Y OCHO (48)
written by Anthony J Garcia
directed by Jose Guerrero
Su Teatro rehearsed reading of:
NORTHSIDE
written by Bobby LeFebre
directed by Phil Luna
April 18 - 29, 2018
The 4th EVER WORDFEST & ARTISTS OF COLOR (AOC) SUMMIT
in collaboration w/ Su Teatro
Featuring:
SPEED KILLED MY COUSIN
(Regional Premiere)
written by Linda Parris-Bailey
directed by Andrea Assaf
C.A.R.P.A. San Diego in…
AND HE BECAME MAN
(Regional Premiere)
written and starring Samuel Valdez
The SOURCE Theatre Company presentation of:
An Evening With Author/Poet Clynthia Burton Graham
Su Teatro rehearsed reading of:
WOLF AT THE DOOR
written by Marisela Treviño Orta
directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
Su Teatro rehearsed reading of:
SIDEWAYS FENCES
written by Oscar Arguello
directed by Phil Luna
April 18 - 29, 2017
The 3rd EVER WORDFEST
in collaboration w/ Su Teatro
featuring
LYNETTE & FLACO’S SOCIAL JUSTICE BLOCK PARTY
(World Premiere)
written & performed by Loren Poole & Damien Flores
'57 CHEVY
(Regional Premiere)
written & directed by Cris Franco
performed by Ric Salinas
Preview Performance by The SOURCE Theatre Company:
A GOOD CHILD TOO SOON
written by Jimmy Walker
directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
Public Reading by Su Teatro:
ROSA LINDA
written by Rudolfo Anaya
directed by Anthony J Garcia
Presented by The SOURCE Theatre Company & Su Teatro:
TRIBUTE TO GIL SCOTT-HERON
directed by Jimmy Walker
Public Reading by Su Teatro:
¡ASK A MEXICAN!
adapted by Anthony J Garcia from the syndicated column by Gustavo Arellano
directed by Anthony J Garcia
Public Reading by Su Teatro:
GRAB YOUR ROCKS AND THROW
created & directed by Jozer Guerrero
April 19 - 30, 2016
The 2nd EVER WORDFEST
in collaboration w/ Su Teatro
featuring
DREAMSCAPE
(Regional Premiere)
written & directed by Rickerby Hinds
performed by John Merchant & Natali Micciche
Concert Performance by Lakou Mizik
Public Reading by The SOURCE Theatre Company:
A CANDLE LIT IN THE DARK
written & directed by Hugo Jon Sayles
Public Reading by Su Teatro:
THE RIVER BRIDE
written by Marisela Trevino Orta
directed by Phil Luna
Public Reading by The SOURCE Theatre Company:
PACKIN' IT IN (TWO STAR-CROSSED ARTISTS)
written by Jim Lee
directed by Jimmy Walker
Public Reading by Su Teatro:
REMEMBER EL ALAMO
written by Al Ramirez
directed by Anthony J Garcia
READINGS & WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
May 2, 2017
Workshop Presentation:
CRYING WOLF: STORIES OF THE LUPUS WARRIORS
written by Rhonda Jackson
directed by Linda Robinson
November 19, 2015
A GOOD CHILD TOO SOON
written & directed by Jimmy Walker
November 14, 2015
EMASCULATION: THE LOSS OF SELF-ESTEEM
written by Greg Tate
directed by Jimmy Walker
June 23, 2015
THE OTHER BED
written & directed by Mark Ivan Branche
March 3, 2015
Workshop Presentation:
THE SOUND OF FREEDOM
Book by Ansherea James; Music by Dee Burleson
directed by Arnold King
July, 2012
MORNING STAR / EDEN
written & directed by Arnold King
June 28 - 29, 2012
Workshop Presentation:
IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD- DOWN 'DAT DUSTY ROAD
by Hugo Jon Sayles
directed by Hugo Jon Sayles & Arnold King
March, 2012
ROCKY FLATS
by Jim Lee
directed by Jimmy Walker
March, 2012
HEDGEROW SPEARS
by Jim Lee
directed by Jimmy Walker