Colorado the place to be for Black History Month

A rundown of cultural activities for BHM, plus an interview with Zachary Chiero from Durango’s Merely Players In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller take a swing around the state to see how Colorado is celebrating Black History Month. From exhibits to theatrical performances and much more, there’s plenty tosee and do to mark the month-long observance. Later in the podcast, Alex catches up with Zachary Chiero with Durango’s Merely Players. For 30 years, the theatre has been providing lively productions in Southern Colorado, including their upcoming production of 'Swing Stag’' by Rebecca Gilman, opening Feb. 7 And as usual we run down our Top 10 Colorado Headliners — shows of interest opening in the next week or two. Here’s this week’s list, in no particular order: LOVESEAT with Mouse Couch, RISE Comedy, Denver,Feb. 7 (and every first Friday of the month) If It’s Monday, It Must Be Murder, Longmont TheatreCompany, Feb. 7-16 Swing State, Merely Players Underground, Durango, Feb. 7-16 I and You, Windsor Community Playhouse, Feb. 7-23 The Tragedy of Medusa, The People’s Building, Aurora, Feb. 8-22 Curtains, Porchlight Players, Brush Creek Pavilion, Eagle, Feb.14-22 A Brush with Murder, Iron Springs Chateau, Manitou Springs, Feb. 14-16 Love Letters, Funky Little Theater Co., Palmer Lake Town Hall Feb. 14-16 Love Stories, Butte Theatre, Cripple Creek, Feb. 14-23 Maytag Virgin, BETC, Dairy Center, Boulder, Feb. 12Chapters00:00 - Intro02:42 - Recent Theater Experiences05:45 - Theatrical Innovations and Performances08:42 - Arts Funding and Political Challenges11:44 - Honoring Black History Through Arts14:48 - Community Engagement and Local Events23:37 - Celebrating Black Culture Through Events29:14 - Exploring Black History Exhibits31:12 - Theater and Arts in Black History Month39:13 - Colorado Headliners - Upcoming Shows and Performances01:03:29 - Interview with Zachary Chiaro from Merely Players