Interactive Theatre, Puppets, Bubbles, and Immersive Adventure
BETC’s Mad LIBrarians
In a library that can’t keep quiet, The MAD LIBrarians turn your suggestions into a brand-new book title—and then act, sing, and shout the story to life in a fully improvised adventure.
Created by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company
Suggested for young people ages 5-11.
Curious Kids is supported by a grant from Denver Arts & Venues.
HA HA Da Vinci
Phina Pipia’s Ha Ha Da Vinci is a whimsical solo adventure where paintings come to life, beds make music, and a curious grad student travels through time after discovering Leonardo da Vinci’s secret time machine. Blending illusion, live music, and storytelling, this award-winning show has been called
“terrific” — New York Times
Sat, June 6 11:00 am
Sun, June 7, 10:00 am (and magic workshop)
The Big Bubble Circus
Magic, juggling, balancing, and comedy are combined with the wonder and science of ordinary soap bubbles to create 'The Big Bubble Circus. Jim Jackson has been studying and working with bubbles for over thirty years so don't be surprised if he puts you inside of one. Great for all ages!
Know a Neighbor
A curious little groundhog is about to discover that every neighbor has a story to tell! Join puppeteer Thompson Powers for a heartwarming puppet adventure about friendship, kindness, and community.
After the show, we’ll make glove puppets and create our own playful puppet performance together. Great for ages 4–10.
Presented on the Starlight Puppet Theatre — a magical outdoor stage on wheels built for big stories and curious audiences. The performance takes place outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
StarLight Puppet Camp: Tiliti and the Lost Gems,
Step into a magical bilingual world with Tiliti and the Lost Gems, an original puppet adventure performed in both Spanish and English by Katy Williams.
After the show, children will create whimsical sock puppets and bring their own colorful characters to life through play, storytelling, and imagination.
The Starlight Puppet Theatre is a magical outdoor theater on wheels built for big stories and curious audiences. The performance takes place outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
Tiered tickets (Free–$12) — choose what works best for your family. All Curious Kids shows take place at the Savoy Denver.
Curious Kids and the Starlight Puppet Theatre are supported by Denver Arts & Venues through Denver Creates.
StarLight Puppet Camp! Tiliti and the Lost Gems
Step into a magical bilingual world with Tiliti and the Lost Gems, an original puppet adventure performed in both Spanish and English by Katy Williams.
After the show, children will create whimsical sock puppets and bring their own colorful characters to life through play, storytelling, and imagination.
The Starlight Puppet Theatre is a magical outdoor theater on wheels built for big stories and curious audiences. The performance takes place outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
Tiered tickets (Free–$12) — choose what works best for your family. All Curious Kids shows take place at the Savoy Denver.
Curious Kids and the Starlight Puppet Theatre are supported by Denver Arts & Venues through Denver Creates.
Suitcase Fairytales
Join Birgitta De Pree for a hilarious, family-friendly adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tales, featuring silly emperors, brave princesses, wild swans, and flying suitcases brought to life with humor and imagination.
Suitcase Fairytales
Join Birgitta De Pree for a hilarious, family-friendly adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tales, featuring silly emperors, brave princesses, wild swans, and flying suitcases brought to life with humor and imagination.
Myths, Mops & Mischief
Rufus, the museum’s long time custodian, brings action packed Greek Myths to life using only his janitor’s cart and cleaning supplies. Is that Medusa in a mop? Does the Minotaur have plungers for legs?
Created by Birgitta De Pree and Christopher Keller.
The Swashbuckling Adventures of Captain Zeb
Ahoy, adventurers!
2 SHOWS | 11am and 2 pm
Join the daring crew of the legendary squirrel pirate, Captain Zeb, on a wild treasure hunt through the halls of the Savoy Denver! When Zeb’s beloved treasure chest mysteriously disappears, it’s up to the audience to follow the clues and help save the day. This interactive adventure is packed with playful twists, quirky characters and live music by Laura Goldhamer.
ArtibusED Spring Intensive Workshops
Adult theatre workshops kicking off this April! We’re offering two five-course options focusing on methods of Clown and Theatre of the Oppressed to explore expression, movement, play, identity, and personal history.
BETC’s MAD LIBrarians (Curious Kids Series)
Hop into Easter weekend with the MAD LIBrarians!
In a library that can’t keep quiet!, The MAD LIBrarians turn your suggestions into a brand-new book title—and then act, sing, and shout the story to life in a totally improvised adventure.
Created by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company
Ideal for young people ages 5-11.
Curious Kids is supported by a Grant from Denver Arts & Venues.
Salon at the Savoy
Creative Networking at the Savoy. Artibus brings Three Artists together to share and make with you.
Learn. Create. Connect
Supported by a grant from Colorado Creative Industries
RSVP Now!
Shush, Now
Shush, Now is an invitation into a clown’s mind—a strange, funny, and unsettling world where characters attempt to replace their heads in search of a new beginning. Here, distraction, denial, hope, and reinvention collide. Surrender to the weirdness, laugh at the absurd, and recognize something familiar underneath.
Monday Club Social Night: ArtibusED Taster!
Join Theatre Artibus for a social evening dabbling in our adult educational programs. We’ll have drink specials and social time as well as short interactive demonstrations of our programs that kick off this spring!
Interested in Clowning or Theatre of the Oppressed but not sure what it’s all about? Come get a little taste in a welcoming, playful environment!
Free event. All welcome!
BETC’s MAD LIBrarians (Curious Kids Series)
A heart-filled Valentine’s Day celebration for the whole family!
In a library that can’t keep quiet, The MAD LIBrarians turn your suggestions into a brand-new book title—and then act, sing, and shout the story to life in a fully improvised adventure.
Created by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company
Suggested for young people ages 5-11.
Curious Kids is supported by a grant from Denver Arts & Venues.
Theatre of the Oppressed Lab: Monthly Drop In with Rachael K Sharp
Throughout history, artists have helped us navigate difficult times. Theatre of the Oppressed (TO)—born out of struggle—is designed to do just that. Drop-in class. All are welcome.
Salon at the Savoy
A Creative Networking event at the Savoy Denver, hosted by Artibus. Three incredible artists come together for this Salon: Libby Barbee (visual art), Dan Manzanares (literary arts), and Jem Zornow (live music). RSVP To attend!
The Bluebird at Theatre SilCo
Take flight with The Bluebird, a wordless journey of dreams and dreamers. Created and performed by Buba Basishvili, this production is inspired by Charles Bukowski's evocative poem The Bluebird, Buba's own immigration story, and the experiences of countless others who have left their homes in flight to other lands.
Presented by Theatre SilCo in Silverthorne, CO
Theatre of the Oppressed Lab: Monthly Drop In with Rachael K Sharp
Throughout history, artists have helped us navigate difficult times. Theatre of the Oppressed (TO)—born out of struggle—is designed to do just that. Drop-in class. All are welcome.
Theatre of the Oppressed Play Group (with Rachael K Sharp)
Throughout history, artists have helped us navigate difficult times. Theatre of the Oppressed (TO)—born out of struggle—is designed to do just that. Drop-in class. All are welcome.
Moonlight Elves
A circus immersive holiday extravaganza set in a winter world, Moonlight Elves invites audiences into a spirited rivalry between two elf houses—Santa’s industrious North Pole elves and the old-magic elves of the South Pole - each vying to create the ultimate winter cheer.
Theatre of the Oppressed Play Group (with Rachael K Sharp)
Throughout history, artists have helped us navigate difficult times. Theatre of the Oppressed (TO)—born out of struggle—is designed to do just that. Drop-in class. All are welcome.
Theatre of the Oppressed Play Group (with with Rachael K Sharp)
Throughout history, artists have helped us navigate difficult times. Theatre of the Oppressed (TO)—born out of struggle—is designed to do just that.
The Bluebird: On Tour In Italy
From October 9-20, The Bluebird is featured at the MilanoOFF and the CataniaOFF Festivals as the winner of the Denver Fringe Exchange award.
Salon at the Savoy
An Evening of Creative Networking. A Quarterly Gathering at the Savoy.
