Stories on Stage presents "Mixed Company” at Su Teatro

Mixed Company

Our single-author shindig showcases the work of Colorado Book Award-winner Jenny Shank.

Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Stories on Stage is thrilled to partner with Colorado Humanities for “Mixed Company” on Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 80204. Tickets are $26 and are available at www.storiesonstage.org or by calling 303-494-0523.

Jenny Shank is an accomplished author, teacher, and journalist who grew up in Denver, Colorado. She earned degrees from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Colorado. Her notable works include the short story collection “Mixed Company,” which won the George Garrett Fiction Prize and the Colorado Book Award in 2022, and her novel “The Ringer,” which won the High Plains Book Award. Shank’s writing has appeared in prestigious publications such as The Atlantic, The Guardian, and The Washington Post. She teaches creative writing at the Mile High MFA program at Regis University in Denver and lives in Boulder, Colorado with her family.

Noelia Antweiler, MacKenzie Beyer, and Anne Marie Nest perform "Casa del Rey" - Don't judge a book by its cover; "La Sexy Cana" - What happens when you mentor someone who doesn't want to be mentored? and "Local Honey" - A couple help an adopted child navigate the world, from Jenny Shank’s short story collection “Mixed Company”.

Ms. Shank joins us for an after-show discussion and the free milk and cookies reception!

Colorado Humanities, established in 1974, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the exploration of ideas and appreciation of Colorado’s diverse cultural heritage. They offer a variety of community-based programs that promote humanities education, including literary, cultural, and historical initiatives. Through partnerships and grants, Colorado Humanities reaches an estimated 340,000 people annually, providing programs at no cost to participants. More at www.coloradohumanities.org.

Celebrating their 24nd Season, Stories on Stage presents renowned actors performing dynamic and entertaining short stories.

"Mixed Company" is sponsored in part by the Citizens of the Scientific and Cultural District (SCFD), Colorado Creative Industries, Bonfils Stanton Foundation, Boulder County Arts Alliance and The Denver Post.

Stories on Stage presents "Mixed Company” Talented local actors perform Jenny Shank’s hip and funny stories. Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m. Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 80204. Tickets are $26 www.storiesonstage.org or 303-494-0523.