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Shrek's freak flag flap in Parker

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[00:01] Introduction & Episode Preview Alex and Toni welcome listeners and preview the episode, including the Shrek pride flag controversy discussion and interview with theater couple Marco and Adrian Robinson.

[01:19] Recent Theater Reviews/Previews

  • Cowboys and East Indians world premiere at Denver Center (01:40)
  • Junie B. Jones the Musical at Arvada Center (03:43)
  • Bad Books at Curious Theater (05:00)
  • Shrek the Musical at Pace Center (07:07)
  • Legally Blonde at Lafayette Arts Hub (09:17)
  • The Shark is Broken at Vintage (10:45)
  • Exit Pursued by Bear at Shifted Lens (12:16)
  • Revolt, She Said, Revolt Again at Su Teatro (14:44)

[16:28] Colorado Theater News

  • Andrea Gibson documentary Oscar nomination (16:28)
  • Lauren Grimshaw Sloan named Colorado Film Commissioner (18:27)
  • Sundance Film Festival updates and Colorado events (19:22)
  • Colorado Theater Guild commercial campaign & Henry Awards announcement (21:23)
  • Bonfils-Stanton Foundation new leadership (24:42)

[25:30] Main Topic: Shrek Pride Flag Controversy Discussion of the Parker Arts/Sasquatch Productions controversy over pride flags in "Freak Flag" musical number, community response, and implications.

[35:46] Interview with Marco and Adrian Robinson Conversation with the husband-wife theater stars about Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at DCPA's Garner Galleria.

[36:06] Top 10 Colorado Headliners Recommendations for upcoming shows:

Hold These Truths, Platte Valley Theatre Arts, Brighton, Jan. 30-Feb. 7

Mark Twain Tonight, Denver Center, Jan. 31

Brooklyn Laundry, BETC, Denver Savoy, Jan. 31-Feb. 15; Boulder Dairy Center, Feb. 20-March 15

Waiting for Godot, Aurora Fox, Jan. 30-Feb. 22

The Children, Springs Ensemble Theatre, Colorado Springs, Jan. 29-Feb. 15

What The Constitution Means To Me, Telluride Theatre, Jan. 29-Feb12

Where We Stand, Theatreworks, Colorado Springs, Jan. 29-Feb. 15

Hello, Dolly!,Candlelight Dinner Theatre, Johnstown, Jan. 29-Apr. 4

Godspeed, DCPA Theatre Company, Previews are Jan. 30-Feb. 5; show runs Feb. 6-22

Burning Bluebeard, The Catamounts, Dairy Arts Center, Jan. 31-Feb. 21