Avenue Theater
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 The Avenue Theater in May, 2005 |
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| Location: | 417 E 17th Avenue, Denver, CO, USA |
| Website: | www.avenuetheater.com |
The Avenue Theater, located at 417 E 17th Avenue in Downtown Denver, Colorado has been a local favorite, producing fine Comedies, Musicals & Plays as well as Improvisational comedy for 22 years.
It is home to the World Humor Organization (WHO) and Chicken Lips Entertainment
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[edit] History
[edit] Early years
Robert Wells originally founded the Avenue Theater in 1985. At that time the theater was located at East 17th & Vine, 17 blocks east of the current location. Bob ran the theater for its first seven years.
[edit] Changing Hands
In 1992, John Ashton became the owner. He ran it for 9 years until, in 2001, the original Avenue Theater was closed. It later became the Playwright Theatre. After its closing John spent the next two years finding a location and rebuilding the Avenue Theater. In Spring of 2003 John re-opened the Avenue Theater – the NEW & IMPROVED Avenue Theater – with business partner Robert Roehl.
In 2005, the pair sold the theater back to original owner Robert Wells and his business partner, Dave Johnson. They run the theater along with Director of Operations, Chris Boeckx, and a number of other dedicated volunteers, staff members and artistic contributors.
[edit] List of Shows
[edit] At the Old Avenue
[edit] At the New Avenue
[edit] 2005
- Parallel Lives
- The Rocky Horror Show
- The Fourth Wall
- The Syringa Tree
- Tribal Tales Of Africa
[edit] 2006
- Murder Most Fowl
- The Smell of the Kill
- Beyond Therapy
- Destination Dinosaurs
- The Denver Improvisational Festival
- BFE
[edit] 2007
- Murder Most Fowl
- Dog Sees God
[edit] Awards
[edit] 2006 Denver Post Ovation Awards (6 Nominations, 2 Wins)
- Best Actor in a Children's Play: Chris Boeckx (Destination Dinosaurs) - WINNER
- Best Children's Play: Destination Dinosaurs
- Best Sound Design: Dave Johnson (Beyond Therapy)
- Best Actress in a Comic Role: Megan Van DeHay (The Smell of the Kill)
- Best Actor in a Comic Role: Kevin Hart (Beyond Therapy)
- Special Achievement Video Design: Brian Freeland (Destination Dinosaurs) - WINNER
[edit] 2006 Marlowe Awards (10 Wins)
- Best Production of a Play, Comedy: Beyond Therapy - WINNER
- Best Director, Comedy: Bob Wells (Beyond Therapy) - WINNER
- Best Actor, Comedy: Kevin Hart (Beyond Therapy) - WINNER
- Best Actress, Comedy: Megan Van DeHay (The Smell of the Kill) - WINNER
- Best Supporting Actor, Comedy: Josh Hartwell (Beyond Therapy) - WINNER
- Best Supporting Actress, Comedy: LuAnn Buckstein (Beyond Therapy) - WINNER
- Best Actor, Children’s Show: Chris Boeckx (Destination Dinosaurs) - WINNER
- Best Children’s Show: Destination Dinosaurs - WINNER
- Best Videography: Brian Freeland (Destination Dinosaurs) - WINNER
- Best New Musical: BFE: The Town Christmas Forgot - WINNER
[edit] External links
- Official Avenue Theater Website
- Avenue Theater at MySpace - become a friend of the Avenue Theater & stay up-to-date with new shows at the Avenue.
