Salida Theatre Festival

06/22/2025

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Final performance of Still Alice — today at 3:00 pm!

Audiences from the first two nights have called this play moving, powerful, and unexpectedly uplifting.

Many said they came in expecting something heavy—and left feeling deeply connected, even comforted.

“This show was amazing, I felt it in my soul. Wow! If you haven’t seen it yet, you should.”

“A great and emotional performance!”

“The touch of ‘Herself’ brings a unique aspect of someone with Alzheimer’s and I thoroughly enjoyed that part. She’s funny!”

After today’s matinee, please consider staying for a special talk back conversation featuring:

•Director Jan Justis
•A neurologist specializing in memory and brain health
•Community members who have walked their own personal paths through change and memory

Together, they will share reflections and insights and audience members will have a chance to ask questions. Come join the conversation!

If you attended Friday or Saturday, you are warmly invited back for the talk back.

Let’s close this weekend in reflection, connection, and community!

05/28/2025

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🚨ATTENTION, ATTENTION🚨

For those in the community that would like a chance to showcase their talents, we’d love for you to audition!

New to the theater scene but have a passion for theatrics?! We would LOVE for you to try it out as well.

These auditions are open to anyone that has a heart for theater and you never know, you might just catch your next big BREAK!

We look forward to meeting you and see what you got. Please reach out to Devon with any questions. Thank you!🎭

03/10/2025

Salida Theater Project’s Spring production is Neil Simon’s "Barefoot in the Park." 🌸👣

This romantic comedy is filled with laughter, love and just enough chaos to keep you smiling and guessing. The heartwarming story of newlyweds shows that opposites do attract, but can they really make it work past the initial bloom of love?
Stay tuned to meet the cast! 🎭💘

And mark your calendar for performances at A Church on April 18, 19, 20, 24, 25 and 26.
www.salidatheaterproject.com
Devon Jencks

03/07/2025

Colorado TINTS - theater in non traditional spaces presents a day of theater, poetry, dance, circus, music and art in support of the Salida chapter of Planned Parenthood and The Alliance. Doors open at 1PM at A Church, 419 D Street with an art market and a lineup of performances until 8:40PM. Suggested donation of $25.

Denver playwright Mike Broemmel's "Queen of the Painted Sisterhood" about the real Denver madam/shrewd business owner, Mattie Silks, makes its world premiere at the festival at 2PM before heading to Belfast in Northern Ireland. Jennifer Dempsey's "Something Great, Parts 1 and 2" chronicles her journey to find herself that takes her to Northern Ireland during The Troubles. Part I begins at 6PM.

In between these two theatrical productions is a smorgasbord of performing arts by incredible Salida talent! Come out and enjoy the arts while supporting two very important causes. It's a Women's Day Festival for EVERYONE!

Jennifer DempseyMike Broemmel - WriterColorado TINTS - theater in non traditional spaces

03/03/2025

🎭✨ On Sunday, March 9 come together to experience a day of powerful performances at the Women’s Day Festival at A Church. This fundraiser in support of Planned Parenthood and The Alliance, includes two original Colorado TINTS productions that are packed with drama, heart, humor and a bit of history for context!

In its international premiere, “Queen of the Painted Sisterhood, The Life Story of Mattie Silks” by Mike Broemmel chronicles the journey of the real-life Denver madam, who had a knack for business and the bravado to succeed in a man’s world. Produced by Jennifer Dempsey, directed by Greg West and featuring Aggie Alvez, the play travels to Belfast later this month. The one-hour play begins at 2PM.

In “Something Great! Finding Myself in the Belfast Circus, Parts 1 & 2,” writer and performer Jennifer Dempsey tells her coming of age story about searching for purpose and finding it in the most unlikely of places. Directed by Greg West with technical production by Ana Evans, Part 1 begins at 6PM and Part 2 at 7:30PM.

In addition to these two incredible plays, you’ll also enjoy poets, singers, dancers, and a variety of other acts all to support causes that protect women’s health and empower individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence. 💪💖

So, grab your friends, your passion for equality, and your love for live theater and all the performing arts!

Stay for some or all the wonderful performance and let's make a difference together.

Doors open 1PM and the day’s festivities begin at 1:15. Suggested donation $25. All proceeds go to Planned Parenthood and The Alliance. Location: A Church, 419 D Street, Salida, CO.

For the full lineup: www.Coloradotints.com

See you there? 👏

JJennifer DempseyColorado TINTS - theater in non traditional spacesMike Broemmel - Writer

02/28/2025

🌸🎭 Attend the Women's Day Festival Fundraiser in Support of Planned Parenthood and The Alliance! 🎉✨

On March 9th, we're coming together at A Church to celebrate and uplift the voices of all women – and everyone is invited to the Women's Day Festival! 🙌

Enjoy a vibrant day filled with poetry, theater, dance, and the arts, all while supporting Planned Parenthood, an organization that fights for the health, rights, and futures of all people, and The Alliance which empowers individuals beyond domestic and sexual violence through education, services and social change 🌍❤️

More than 40 performers/artists/activists are coming together for this event produced by Colorado TINTS. Produced by Jennifer Dempsey and Kelly Landau, Lawton Eddy will serve as emcee.

This is more than just a women’s event — it's a celebration of rights, freedom, and equality for everyone. Your presence makes a difference in supporting the health and well-being of our community.

Let's raise our voices and come together for a cause that impacts us all. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues! 🌟 This isn't just for women; it's for everyone who believes in a better future! ✊🎨💖

CColorado TINTS - theater in non traditional spacesLawton EddyJennifer Dempseywww.coloradotints.com for more information

02/26/2025

Mike Broemmel’s Queen of the Painted Sisterhood, makes its international debut on March 9, 2PM at the Women’s Day Festival at A Church, 419 D St, Salida.

The play chronicles the life and times of Wild West madame Mattie Silks and explores themes of power, gender, and survival. It’s about a woman who refused to be confined by the expectations of her time. It also delves into the duality of the Wild West — a place of both opportunity and lawlessness — and how Mattie navigated that world with wit, grit, and determination.

Directed by Greg West, produced by Jennifer Dempsey, and featuring Aggie Alvez, the play travels to Northern Ireland later in the month where it will be performed for Belfast audiences.

Queen of the Painted Sisterhood is one of the featured performances of the Festival which also includes poetry, dance, music and a reprise of Jennifer Dempsey’s one-woman show, Something Great.

For a full lineup of the day, visit www.Coloradotints.com. Attend some or all the performances – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE!

By donation, with all proceeds going to Planned Parenthood and The Alliance.

Mike Broemmel - WriterJennifer DempseyColorado TINTS - theater in non traditional spaces

02/24/2025

🎤🎶 You’ve belted it out in the shower 🚿, sang your heart out in the car 🚗, and wowed the crowd at karaoke 🎤... now it’s time to take that talent to the stage! 🌟

Take the next step and audition to be a part of Salida Theater Project’s future Songbirds cabaret performances. 🎭✨

You just need to prepare TWO songs: An upbeat anthem that'll get the audience moving and soulful ballad that'll bring the house down.

(Preferably Broadway, but open to all styles!) 🎹 Accompanist provided.

If you have any questions or need more information, call or text Allen Lane at 646.345.1381

From your shower to the stage— put that talent to use! 🌟
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02/24/2025

Many thanks to Colorado TINTS - theater in non traditional spaces and for bringing “Destination of My Own, The Story of Richard Durham” to Salida yesterday in celebration of Black History Month. Starring Buena Vista resident Eric Lee as the pioneering radio journalist who distinguished himself during a time when radio was all but closed to African Americans, the play began with an idea by Jennifer Dempsey and Denver playwright Mike Broemmel - Writer crafted it into a powerful story about an often-overlooked figure who fought for equality and representation of the contributions of a segment of society marginalized culturally and legally. Directed by Allen Lane, the production also included actor Bill Rogers as President Gerald Ford who officially recognized Black History Month in 1976. A big shout out to A Church for hosting this important event!

02/23/2025

Big shout out to the Grounded Dance Company and Kelsey Franco! What a moving, stunning performance at the Salida SteamPlant Event Center this weekend. Everything from the theme - On the Edge - to the music, readings, choreography and ex*****on was striking. How lucky we are in Salida to have such an incredible company of dancers! Thank you all! Sarah ZhangAndrea MossmanVesper GersLisa BartleyAudrey GamacheKristy Manuliak MessickChelsea Hunter