Jen Bacon
Charles Dukes
Happy Haynes
Rebecca Holmes
Michael Hughes
Kristel Jelinek Brown
Elizabeth Neid
Host Committee
Event Details
Stay tuned for details of the 2020 Curious Provisions fundraiser and thanks to all who helped make 2019 an incredible inaugural event!
The Play
Inheritance
by Norma Johnson
directed by Jada Suzanne Dixon
It’s 1925 and Denver is abuzz with excitement as 100,000 gather for the event of a lifetime. As preparations are made to celebrate God and country, it becomes clear that the festivities are only jubilant for the white residents of Denver. Three women’s lives intersect in a moment from which there is no return. A choice must be made – a choice that will be passed down through generations.
Background & Partners
In 2017, Curious joined a group of citizens and organizations, Denver Faces our KKK History Together. Along with Denver Public Schools, Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, and others, Curious committed that we must look back before we can move forward.
In order to reach high school students, Curious was asked to create a play that would foster conversation and allow educators a way to address this not-so-distant chapter of Colorado’s history. The play will tour high schools and community organizations throughout the 2019-20 school year.
About the Impact
Curious Provisions supports the organization’s work in education and outreach, which have a huge impact on the community. Curious reaches more than 4,000 students annually through innovative programs both in schools and at the theatre. Our nationally-recognized summer playwriting programs empower students to discover their unique voice. We are dedicated to removing financial barriers to program participation; 85% are provided need-based scholarships.
Curious’ community engagement is rooted in authentic relationships with Denver’s social justice community. Our plays inspire audiences to consider issues, develop empathy, and take action. Curious is at the table for important community discussions, protests, and actions, creating connections between art and social justice as we amplify the work being done by our partners.