April 12, 2018
Our History Shapes Our Future Theater Event
Opening Night Premiere Event
This special event is brought to you by the CCD Foundation. A portion of the ticket sales will support CCD scholarships.
6:00 p.m. | VIP Reception hosted by the CCD Foundation with a performance by the CCD Choir.
7:30 p.m. | Theater Performance of Cinco Décimas & Just Like Us
Ticket Prices
VIP Reception & General Admission | $25
Performance Only | $5-$15
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Cinco Décimas
Using the structure of the Latin American décima poem, we present five original vignettes tracing the personal history and power of Auraria, one for each of CCD’s decades, that explore the schools’ roots and history. Written, produced & performed by CCD students, in collaboration with CCD Alumnus Tony Garcia of Denver’s Su Teatro.
Additional Performances of Cinco Décimas:
- Friday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. | Matinee Free Show
- Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 21, 7:30 p.m.
Just Like Us
A staged reading of Karen Zacarias’ play Just Like Us, exploring the plight of undocumented students in Denver, adapted from the book by Helen Thorpe. Presented in collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts and their American College Theatre Festival.
Additional Performances of Just Like Us:
- Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m.
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsors: ANB Bank & ANB Financial Services
Location:
King Center for Performing Arts on the Auraria Campus
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