A boost ahead for arts funding in Colorado?

Plus, lotsa new shows and a visit with theatre-trailer guy Ray Bailey In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca look at some recent reporting in the DenverPost and the Colorado Sun about the financial side of theatre and overall arts funding in the state. According to the Sun, Colorado ranks 46th in the amount of money dedicated to the arts from our taxes, all while arts participation has the state in the No. 1 slot. But there may be some good news ahead if the State Legislature approves all or even some of Gov. Jared Polis’ budget, which includes increased funding for the arts.Also in this episode, Alex catches up with Ray Bailey fromRay Bailey TV — a videographer who specializes in creating professionaltrailers for theatres to help publicize their shows. (Here’s one he didfor the recent Lone Tree Arts Center production of Dreamgirls.) Ray is also a big proponent of helping theatres do their own videos, and his new YouTube channel will soon have some tutorials to help. Theatre companies and organizations mentioned in this episode include:  2-Cent Lion Theatre Company Adams Mystery Playhouse Arvada Center Aurora Fox BDT Stage BETC Butte Theatre Curious Theatre Company Denver Center Theatre Company Firehouse Theater Company Longmont Theatre Company Magic Circle Players Miners Alley OpenStage Theatre & Company PACE Center Performance Now Potted Potter Su Teatro The Catamounts Town Hall Arts Center Veritas Productions Vintage Theatre Company