Curious Theatre Company, based in Denver, is dedicated to producing provocative and thought-provoking modern theatre that engages audiences in contemporary issues. Founded in 1997, it has built a reputation as a hub for innovative and daring storytelling, with a strong focus on new works and regional premieres. Guided by its ethos, “No guts, no story,” the company has presented numerous world premieres and some of the most significant plays of the last decades. Curious champions progressive values and is deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, making it a dynamic cultural home for artists and audiences alike. Through its work, it aims to challenge ideas, spark conversations, and leave lasting impressions.
“Downstate” by Bruce Norris
Acclaimed. Agitate. Awaken. The fourth play in the season has been called “a masterwork,” “scathing,” and “audacious,” all words Curious courageously embraces. Downstate, winner of a Drama Critics Circle, Outers Critics Circle, and Obie award, shares the story of four men convicted of sex crimes who share a group home post-incarceration. When a man shows up to confront his childhood abuser, it becomes hard to locate the line between justice and retribution. Directed by Curious Artistic Company Member Christy Montour-Larson, the show is by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of another Curious favorite, Clybourne Park.
“Confederates” by Dominique Morisseau
Brilliant writer, Dominique Morisseau, who wrote Detroit ‘67, Skeleton Crew, and Ain’t too Proud, comes back to the Curious stage with her latest work. Morisseau is a master at weaving together personal, historical, and social narratives, and this show is considered her most ambitious yet. This visionary play explores institutional racism through the dual lenses of Sara, an enslaved rebel turned Union spy, and Sandra, a tenured professor in a modern-day private university. The regional premiere that leaps through time to trace the stories of these two Black American women has been called “luminous,” “engrossing,” and “surprisingly funny.” Confederates will be directed by Marisa D. Hebert.
