Colorado Films: The Podcast! conversation with actor, writer and director Curtis K. Rodgers.

On this episode of Colorado Films: The Podcast! I sit down with writer, director, and actor Curtis K. Rodgers to discuss his original stage production, 13 Fires.Inspired by the history of Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis, 13 Fires tells the story of a thriving Black community impacted by displacement, redlining, and gentrification. Curtis shares how discovering the hidden history of his hometown inspired him to write the play, why these stories remain relevant today, and how similar patterns have shaped communities in places like Denver, Aurora, Boulder, and across the country.We also discuss his journey as a writer and director, the challenges of bringing a community-centered production to the stage, and how theater can preserve stories that refuse to be forgotten.13 Fires premieres June 19 at the Longmont Theatre Company. Performance InformationThere will be a total of five performances across Boulder County. Most performances will be followed by talkbacks with the director and cast. Actor bios and additional details will be available on this site soon.June 19, 2026 – Longmont Theatre Company513 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501Showtime: 6:00 p.m.Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/13FiresJune 24–26, 2026 – Dairy Arts Center2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302Showtime: 6:00 p.m. each eveningTickets: https://thedairy.org/series/13-fires-june-24-26/August 8, 2026 – Boulder Public Library (Canyon Theater)1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302Showtime: 6:30 p.m.#ColoradoFilms #ColoradoTheatre #13Fires #CurtisKRodgers #LongmontTheatre #DairyArtsCenter #NederlandCommunityLibrary #BoulderArts #IndependentTheatre #Gentrification #BlackHistory #ColoradoArts #Playwriting #TheaterLife #ColoradoPodcast #CommunityStories #SupportLocalArts