'Queer talent in Denver is so fierce right now,' says co-founder Danté J. Finley.
The Agenda Theatre is bringing a bold mission and an unyielding commitment to LGBTQ+ narratives to the local arts scene.
That inspiration laid the groundwork for a theater company that would serve as a creative haven and share the diverse experiences of the LGBTQ+ community."We just saw that queer talent was being put into a box," Finley says."If you are queer, you play the role of a sad gay person. We wanted to break that box. Queer talent in Denver is so fierce right now. We are capable of playing literally any role, so we do not believe we should limit those voices.
Since its establishment in July last year, the Agenda Theatre has quickly made a name for itself with three sold-out shows of its sketch/drag show,under our belt, so we had traction," Finely says."And then, to my surprise, we were awarded the grant. It changed everything in the blink of an eye. Our initial plan was to keep doing smaller variety shows throughout the year and work up a full-length production, but now that we got the grant, we have to do a show.
The group is producing two distinct versions of the play. Its first rendition, scheduled for April 15 and 16, will be performed outdoors aton June 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28, transforming the classic tale into a more intimate, immersive theatre experience.
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