Colorado Homegrown Tales Announces 2010 – 2011 Season

Colorado Homegrown Tales, a small theatre company located in Denver, is exclusively committed to exploring the work of local writers, through the medium of readers theatre. We present programs of selected short stories, organized around a theme, and read aloud by professional actors. You'll discover stories that will surprise, touch, and delight you - written by talented and award-winning authors from our own backyard. It's like story time for grown-ups! Tickets are only $10 per show.

October 22, 23, 29, 30, 2010
Ghostlight

Join us as we float from room to room in the historic Byers-Evans House, with a reader's theatre presentation of spine-tingling theatrical ghost stories based on real-life events. Excerpted from a full-length script by Colorado playwright Michael R. Duran, this year's production will be a new mix of favorite thrillers from past years, plus the premiere of a new story! Our actor/readers will include Mary Ann Amari, Annie Gavin Li, Debbie Knapp, and Guy Williams.
Subject matter is adult in nature and not recommended for those under 14; running time is 90 minutes.

Friday and Saturday, October 22/23 and 29/30 at 7 p.m.
Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock St, Denver

Tickets $10
For reservations or information, call 720-233-0811
Reservations are not required, but are highly recommended due to limited seating capacity.
The Byers-Evans House is handicapped-accessible.
www.homegrowntales.com

December 11, 2010
The Holiday Spirit

Take a moment to slow down and savor the holiday season, as we enjoy holiday tales both heartwarming and humorous, among the festive decorations in the historic Byers-Evans House. The actors of Colorado Homegrown Tales will read a mixture of short stories from previous holiday programs, as well as some new pieces, by local authors Linda Berry, Wayne Faust, Beth Groundwater, Terry Kroenung, and Carol McAdoo Rehme.

While the subject matter is not adult in nature, the stories are written for adult sensibilities & attention spans; running time is 90 minutes.

Saturday, December 11 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock St, Denver

Tickets $10
For reservations or information, call 720-233-0811
Reservations are not required, but are recommended due to limited seating capacity.
The Byers-Evans House is handicapped-accessible.
www.homegrowntales.com

February 5 & 6, 2011
In My Life

The mind can work in mysterious ways, but the heart's compass can take you straight home. Just in time for Valentine's Day, we offer love and laughter, as skillful writers strike gold in these short stories that navigate the twists and turns life can throw your way. Returning favorite CHT actors will read short stories by local authors Wayne Faust, Judy Metz, and Cindi Myers.

Saturday, February 5 at 4 p.m.
Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock St, Denver

Sunday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Broadway Book Mall, 200 S. Broadway, Denver

Tickets $10
For reservations or information, call 720-233-0811
Both performance venues are handicapped-accessible.
www.homegrowntales.com

April 30 & May 1, 2011
Reach Out in the Darkness

A sound heard in the dark......a few words, a footstep, or an outpouring of music.....might be all it takes to spark the imagination of a gifted writer. Journey with us through those shadowed corners of the mind to see what surprises are in store, as local actors read short stories by P D Cacek, Kent Nelson, and James Van Pelt.

Saturday, April 30 at 4 p.m.
Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock St, Denver

Sunday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Broadway Book Mall, 200 S. Broadway, Denver

Tickets $10

For reservations or information, call 720-233-0811

Both performance venues are handicapped-accessible.

www.homegrowntales.com

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