Concert programs

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Founded in 1989, Dance Express creates annual dance and dance theatre productions, teaches adaptive modern dance workshops in schools and community centers, and makes guest appearances regionally. With strong emphasis on inclusion and creativity, Dance Express offer dance training and performance opportunities for persons with and without disabilities. This collection contains posters, clippings, brochures, programs, and flyers from the company.

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Contains copies of programs, correspondence, fundraising reports, By-laws, and Board of Trustees lists.

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File contains concert programs, invitations, correspendence on the Debutante Ball and the Bargains Baroque.

Abstract Program from the Central City Opera House Association's 1952 production of "La Boheme." Cast includes: Davis Cunningham, James McCracken, David Poleri (Rodolfo), Hugh Thompson (Marcello), Michael Bondon, James Pease (Colline), Algerd Brazis (Schaunard), Ann Ayars, Anne Bollinger, Virginia MacWatters, Brenda Miller (Mimi), Charles Post (Parpignol), Jean Gibbons (Musetta), Chester Watson (Alcindoro), Dean Hutchins (Sergeant), Jack D'Arcy...

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Margaret Richman was a Denverite who attended Cheltham and East High schools, and graduated from East High School in 1928. The collection also contains her sister Ruth Richman's diploma.

Abstract Saul Caston (1901-1970) was a renowned musician and conductor, and is credited with building the Denver Symphony Orchestra (now Colorado Symphony Orchestra) into an outstanding professional orchestra worthy of national recognition. After moving to Colorado from his home in Pennsylvania, Caston became the Musical and Conductor of the Denver Symphony in 1945, and held the position until 1964. Caston was also very active in the Denver community, and was noted for his work in education and...

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection contains biographical materials, late 19th to early 21st centuries, associated with prominent Colorado Jewish individuals or families and, in a few cases, groups such as Jewish artists, Jewish composers, and Jewish pioneers. Materials include newspaper clippings, obituaries, correspondence, photocopies of legal documents, books, magazines, and essays.

Abstract Program from the Central City Opera House Association's 1976 production of "The Ballad of Baby Doe." Cast includes: Ellis Acker (old silver miner/Father Chapelle, priest at the wedding/stage dororman of the Tabor Grand Theater), Carlos Serrano (saloon bartender), Frederick Burchinal (Horace Tabor/mayor of leadville), Adib Fazah/Michael Myers/Joseph Wilson/Robert Lyon/Robert Hussa (Sam, Busky, Barney Jacob - cronies & associations of Tabor), Kristine Ciesinski and Martha Toney...

Abstract Program for Central City Opera's 1978 performances of "The Bohemian Girl" and "Don Pasquale." The Bohemian Girl Production staff include: Paul Polivnick (conductor), Richard Aslanian (associate conductor), Robert E. Darling (director and design), David Elliott (lighting designer), Duain Wolfe (chorus master), Milenko Banovitch (choreographer), Mark Gantt (principal coach) Cast includes: Will Roy, Norman Andersson (Count), Leigh Munro and Marianna...