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Parker Chronicle 23
May 10, 2013
Play eyes altercation amid sophistication ‘God of Carnage’ on stage at Curious
IF YOU GO “God of Carnage” by Yasmina Reza plays through June 8 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18 to $44, 303-623-0524, curioustheatre.org. Talkbacks with the cast follow all performances.
By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com The set onstage at Curious Theatre for “God of Carnage” speaks to the entering audience of sophisticated refinement in the Novak home. A bouquet of precisely arranged white tulips stands out behind the white mid-century modern couch and chairs, and a glass coffee table holds a stack of art books. Tall brick wall panels alternate with dark spaces. What will transpire in this sleek, tidy setting? Two sets of parents meet to discuss a playground disagreement between their 11-year-old sons: Why did it happen and what are the possible consequences? It seems that Benjamin Raleigh hit Henry Novack in the mouth with a stick, breaking a couple of teeth, when Henry refused to let him join his gang. In the course of 90 minutes, these four civilized New Yorkers melt down in highly individualized and hilarious ways. Veronica Novack (Dee Covington) is an art lover, writer and activist, while mild-
Dee Covington and Karen Slack disagree in “God of Carnage,” which will be on stage at Curious Theatre through June 8. Courtesy photo by Michael Ensminger mannered businessman Michael Novack (Erik Sandvold) sells household goods. Alan Rahleigh (Timothy McCracken) is an ag-
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gressive corporate lawyer who continually interrupts the conversation to answer his phone and bark instructions regarding a
questionable pharmaceutical product. His wife, chic Annette (Karen Slack) is a wealth manager — with a supremely watchable face! What on earth is she thinking? The boys actually seem to be of secondary interest to this quartet as they interact through a few hours, shifting alliances, playing off each other, making and defending outrageous statements. Yet, each one seems very much alone, ultimately. Yasmina Reza’s satiric slant shines in this wonderfully written script, translated from the French by British playwright Christopher Hampton. Director Chip Walton has cast the play perfectly and provided a really organized ongoing mess to delight his audience, as words — and an occasional object — fly. What more could a theater lover ask of an evening? Don’t miss this one.
Indian Market and Powwow returns Fort restaurant hosts annual event May 18-19 By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com When the Tesoro Cultural Center’s 13th Annual Indian Market and Powwow opens on May 18 and 19 at The Fort, local potter Padponee of Elizabeth, who is of Kickapoo/Potawatomi heritage, will be among the exhibiting American Indian artists. The colorful event places the Indian artists inside the spacious Fort restaurant and fills the grounds with dancers from many tribes, who compete in the Powwow for cash prizes and honors, as well as performing traditional dances. In recognition of Armed Forces Day, an American Indian veteran is honored each year. In 2013, honors will go to six young female veterans. The Sister Nations Color Guard is composed of young women from various tribal nations, according to Carolyn Doran, the Fort’s program director. Artists participating include: Virginia Yazzie Ballenger, Gallup N.M., Navajo, who designs traditional clothing; Al Chandler Good Strike, Hays, Mont., Gros Ventre, who will bring hides, parfleches and drums; Joe and La Jenne Chavez, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Santo Domingo and Santo Do-
IF YOU GO Elise Solberg, winner of the Parker Symphony’s young artist piano competition, will perform George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with orchestral accompaniment at 7:30 p.m. May 17 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., in downtown Parker. Also on the program: Overture to “Die Meistersinger” by Richard Wagner, Prelude to “Afternoon of a Faun” by Claude Debussy, “Facades” by Philip Glass and Symphony No. 100 “Military” by Joseph Haydn. Tickets start at $11, 303-805-6800, PACEcenteronline.org. Courtesy photo
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The historic Fort restaurant is located at 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. Hours for the Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the Indian Market and Powwow is $5, adults/$3 students with ID/seniors and children free. Food and beverages are available for purchase. For information, call 303-839-1671 or visit tesoroculturalcenter.org.
Sister Nations Color Guard will be honored at the 2013 Tesoro Indian Market Courtesy photo mingo/Seminole, who create jewelry and beadwork; and Linda Lucero Frequa, Jemez Pueblo, Jemez, who makes pottery storyteller figures. More than 50 intertribal dancers and drum groups in traditional clothing and regalia will fill the grounds. They will share their heritage, beginning with a Gourd Dance each day at 10 a.m. and a Grand Entry at noon both days, when all the dancers parade in to a drumbeat. On May 18, the Sister Nations Color Guards and all veterans will be honored and on May 19, Indian graduates will be recognized. Dance competitions will range from men’s and women’s Golden Age, through Northern and Southern Traditional, Boy’s and Girl’s Fancy Dance and Tiny Tots (6 and under).