Byers-Evans House Theatre Company presents Love January 28, 2011

Byers-Evans House Theatre Company presents “Love”

DENVER— The world premiere of “Love” presented by the Byers-Evans House Theatre Company, opens at the Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock Street in Denver on January 28 and runs through February 19. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. with a special performance on Monday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. in honor of Valentine’s Day. Tickets are $14.00 and available by calling303-620-4933.

Who hasn't experienced the trials, tribulations, and joys of love? This original piece will inspire you and make you fall in love all over again while experiencing laugher, loss, nostalgia, and warmth. Love is a series of stories penned by many local playwrights and authors expressing both fictional and true life stories. This show is not to be missed. The first collaborative writing endeavor taken on by The Byers-Evans House Theatre Company, Love is truly a unique experience.

This show is being directed by Amy Ratliff with Jen Sjolander as the co-director. Starring some of Denver Theater’s finest: Matthew Morgan, Kevin Cox, Matt Lang, Allison Smith and Janet Noble.

Stories were written by Maggie Stillman, Amy Ratliff, Wesley Song, Peter Nemenoff, Laura Ione, Lou Adducci, Janet Noble, and includes two letters from the Baby Doe Tabor Collection from The ColoradoHistoric Society Collection of Books and Manuscripts Archives.

The show takes place in the library of the historic Byers-Evans House Museum, amidst the Evans family original belongings and beautiful furniture. The museum collection itself serves as the stage and creates an historic atmosphere appropriate to the historic nature of the letters. The museum has always supported local theatre by serving as a venue for various small companies. This is the first performance of the newly formed Byers-Evans Theatre Company which is associated directly with the house. All ticket proceeds help support museum programs, operations and education. Up next for The Byers-Evans House Theatre Company will be the long-anticipated revival of the popular An Evening With Edgar Allen Poe for Halloween 2011.

Byers-Evans House Theatre Company presents “Love” at The Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock Street, Denver, 13th Avenue Entrance. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. & Valentine’s Day Monday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $14.00. Reservation line: 303-620-4933 for tickets and information.

Byers-Evans House Museum is Open daily, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays. Guided house tours 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. For further information, visit www.historycolorado.org/be or call 303-620-4933.

History Colorado, the Colorado Historical Society, engages people in our State’s heritage through collecting, preserving, and discovering the past and providing perspectives for the future. Established in 1879, History Colorado is headquartered at the Colorado History Museum in Denver. This educational institution contains statewide historical museums and sites, educational programs, volunteer and membership opportunities, the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, the Stephen H. Hart Research Library, and administers the State Historical Fund—a preservation-based grants program funded by limited stakes gaming tax revenues. Visit www.coloradohistory.org or call 303-866-3682.