It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Molly Brown House Museum in Denver, CO gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Denver, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I’m giving ABC a 5/5 star review because I have been a caregiver with them for 5 months and I absolutely love my job. I enjoy caring for other people and helping those who are in need. Besides work, every time I go into the office to pick up my checks I always feel so welcomed by the staff. They even let me bring my mini aussiedoodle there too! If you’re looking for a job that has a friendly staff, flexible schedule, and rewarding, apply TODAY to Always Best Care Senior Services.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Confluence Park in Denver, CO with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Beckon or visit Daniels Fisher, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Denver, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Denver, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Denver, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The Denver Christkindlmarket will move to a new location in the Mile High City. A second German-style holiday market is opening in Colorado Springs.DENVER — A popular holiday market is moving to a new location in Denver this season as a second market prepares to open in Colorado Springs.The German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter (GACC-CO) said its Denver Christkindlmarket will move to Auraria Campus this holiday season due to construction at Civic Center Park.The German-style holiday market will ope...
The Denver Christkindlmarket will move to a new location in the Mile High City. A second German-style holiday market is opening in Colorado Springs.
DENVER — A popular holiday market is moving to a new location in Denver this season as a second market prepares to open in Colorado Springs.
The German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter (GACC-CO) said its Denver Christkindlmarket will move to Auraria Campus this holiday season due to construction at Civic Center Park.
The German-style holiday market will open Friday, Nov. 21, on the east side of the Tivoli Quad at the Auraria Campus. The 25th annual festival will remain free and open to the public daily from 1 to 9 p.m., through Dec. 23.
The Denver Christkindlmarket will be joined by the 110-foot Mile High Tree, which has also moved to Auraria Campus from Civic Center Park.
New this holiday season, a second Christkindlmarket is preparing to open for the first time at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City in Colorado Springs.
The Colorado Springs Christkindlmarket will feature the market's trademark German holiday experience on a smaller scale, with 10 wooden huts and authentic food, drink and entertainment.
The Colorado Springs market will be open Dec. 11 to Dec. 14, as well as Dec. 18 to Dec. 23, from 12 to 8 p.m.
"The GACC-CO wanted to take the Denver Christkindlmarket’s success of strengthening the city’s culture and economic opportunities to Colorado Springs by producing a Christkindlmarket that reflects its extraordinary community and adds to the magic of the holiday season," said GACC-CO Executive Director Samantha Seems.
"Old Colorado City and the German American Chamber of Commerce recognize the sights, sounds, and tastes that make Colorado Springs unique are the reason the city flourishes," said Sara Vaas, President of the Old Colorado City Partnership. "The Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket will be a festive holiday market representing the culture, businesses, and people of Colorado Springs."
"Experiencing other cultures or even getting a better understanding of your own heritage opens people’s perspectives and fosters meaningful connections," said GACC-CO President Barbara Wittmann. "The OCC Christkindlmarket is a great opportunity for people of all backgrounds to meet and connect with their neighbors to celebrate the season."
Halloween isn’t just one day in Denver. It’s basically the month of October, especially the last couple of weeks of the month. Hunt for ghosts, get your car washed by spooky characters or sip on Bloody Marys to get into the spirit.On a budget? Check out our list of free things to do. But for now, stick around for events worth the price of admission in and around Denver:Things to Do in Denver This WeekendThe Secret World of ElephantsFriday, October 24, through Sunday, January 25, 2026Denver ...
Halloween isn’t just one day in Denver. It’s basically the month of October, especially the last couple of weeks of the month. Hunt for ghosts, get your car washed by spooky characters or sip on Bloody Marys to get into the spirit.
On a budget? Check out our list of free things to do. But for now, stick around for events worth the price of admission in and around Denver:
The Secret World of ElephantsFriday, October 24, through Sunday, January 25, 2026Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Boulevard The latest temporary exhibition at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, The Secret World of Elephants, opens this week, giving visitors the science behind the loveable giants. Through hands-on interactions, feel the low-frequency rumbles elephants use to communicate, explore how they reshape their environments and come face-to-face with some of their ancestors, including dwarf elephants. Get tickets and see pricing information here.
Skiptown’s BOO-nanzaFriday, October 24, through Sunday, October 263833 Steele Street, Suite 1332Dress up with your dog for some Halloween fun at Skiptown’s BOO-nanza, a three-day event featuring costume contests, giveaways, games, drinks and more. The event is free for Skiptown members, but non-members will need a $15 day pass and an approved profile with up-to-date vaccination records on the Skiptown app. Find more details about the event here.
Harvest HootFriday, October 24, through Sunday, October 26Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum DrivePlay carnival games, meet interesting creatures, whip up potions in a cauldron, hear stories about fall folklore and more at the Children’s Museum’s Harvest Hoot, an autumnal event for kids. The festivities are included with general admission.
Haunted Car WashOctober 24-25 and 30, 7-9 p.m.Gleam Car Wash, 4895 West 38th Avenue and 15911 East Colfax Avenue, AuroraGet spooked and sudsy at Gleam Car Wash, where $20 will get you a car wash, eerie effects, treats to take home and interaction with the haunting characters washing your car – from murderous car-washing clowns to gleam-inducing ghouls.
Ghost Walk/Ghost TalkFriday, October 24, 5 p.m.BoulderAs darkness falls, the streets of historic Boulder come alive with tales of spirits, mysterious apparitions and the eerie echoes of history during the biennial Ghost walk and talk. Learn the history of the buildings and about the spirits that haunt them. Tickets are $35. The exact location of the tour will be revealed with a ticket purchase.
Butterfly Pavilion’s Bug-A-Boo Trick-or-TreatingOctober 25 and 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and October 31, 5-7 p.m.Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 West 104th Avenue, WestminsterTrick-or-treat with the bugs at the Butterfly Pavilion, where there will be candy, toys, butterflies, and a costume photo contest. Spider Zone, in which part of the butterfly conservatory is netted off and filled with hundreds of orb-weaving spiders, will also be activated. Get tickets here.
Sip & Paint: PumpkinsSaturday, October 25, 11 a.m.Spirit Hound, 4196 Ute Highway, LongmontHead to Longmont for a festive morning of cocktails, community and pumpkins. Reservations are $15 and come with a cocktail to sip on and a pumpkin to paint and decorate.
Bloody Mary FestivalSaturday, October 25, 12:15-2:30 p.m.Reelworks Denver, 1399 35th StreetDiscover the craftiest and most delicious Bloody Marys in the metro area at the Bloody Mary Festival. The event also includes food, voting for the People’s Choice Award, community, temporary tattoos and more. General admission tickets are $58.26.
Walk This WaySunday, October 26, 2-5 p.m.Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street, AuroraWalk This Way is a fashion fundraiser for Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, where DAVA’s young artists will showcase their creativity and fashion designs. All guests are encouraged to have fun with their fashion. General admission is $55.20.
Messages from Beyond: Séances & Ghost PhotographyTuesday, October 28, 11 a.m. to noonHistory Colorado Center Stephen H. Hart Research Center, 1200 North BroadwayLike the rest of the country, Colorado was entranced by the Spirtualism movement in the 19th and 20th centuries — séances, automatic writings, photographs of ghosts and tea leaves were some of those elements of interest. Go beyond the veil with History Colorado’s collections manager, Amanda Vestal, who will show off some objects from this movement. Admission is $15 and includes a museum ticket.
Is Mrs. Brown Still Here?Wednesday, October 29, 6 p.m.Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania StreetThere are plenty of rumors that the Molly Brown House (once the residence of famous Titanic survivor and Denver socialite Margaret Brown) is haunted. The museum will put that to the test at this ghost hunting event. Tickets are $80 and are selling out fast.
Magic of the Jack O’LanternsThrough Sunday, November 2Hudson Gardens, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, LittletonThis Friday, Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns returns for a fifth year at Hudson Gardens, where guests will be able to enjoy a glowing pumpkin scene and a redesigned Enchanted Hollow Trail. The trail is filled with lighting, newly carved pumpkin designs and a Halloween-themed inflatable maze. Every thirty minutes, pumpkins across the gardens display a synchronized light show set to music. Tickets start at $14.99 for kids and $19.99 for adults on select nights.
See Justice Done: The Legacy of the Titanic Survivors’ CommitteeThrough Sunday, December 28Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania StreetThe Molly Brown House’s new Titanic exhibit offers an intimate look at the aftermath of the Titanic for Margaret Brown and how she became known as the “Heroine of the Titanic.” The exhibit includes several newly acquired artifacts that tell the story of Brown’s role in forming and leading the Titanic Survivors’ Committee and helping those pulled to safety on the Carpathia – particularly the immigrants and Titanic crew members who lost everything with the sinking of the “Unsinkable Ship.” The exhibit is included with general museum admission and there are related event slated for those who want to dive deeper; learn more at mollybrown.org.
Do you know of a great event in Denver? We’ll update this list throughout the week; send information to [email protected].
View All JobsColorado Shakespeare FestivalBoulder, CONotice: Audition Call Type: EPAAUDITION DATESaturday, November 15, 20259:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M)ANDSunday, November 16, 20259:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M)Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMAPPOINTMENTSTo schedule an audition appointment, please fill out the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/... . Deadline to apply is Monday, November 10, 2025, by 5pm MDT. No ...
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Colorado Shakespeare FestivalBoulder, CO
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Saturday, November 15, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M)
AND
Sunday, November 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M)
Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an audition appointment, please fill out the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/... . Deadline to apply is Monday, November 10, 2025, by 5pm MDT. No phone calls, please.
CONTRACT
LOA
$836 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - Outdoor
$812 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - Indoor
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Colorado Shakespeare Festival's 2026 Season (See breakdown).
As a unit within the University of Colorado Boulder, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival is committed to building a culturally diverse community dedicated to contributing to an inclusive environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
2-show contracts are available and will span the corresponding length of the summer.
Actors must be willing to engage in nontraditional settings.
All roles will be understudied.
PREPARATION
Please prepare two (2) contrasting classical monologues, no more than two (2) minutes in length total (1 min each). We request that one (1) be comedic and one (1) be dramatic.
LOCATION
Denver University Department of Theatre - Johnson McFarlane Hall
1903 East Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
University campus (be prepared for associated congestion).
PERSONNEL
Kurt Mehlenbacher, Operations Manager
Expected to attend:
Timothy Orr: Producing Artistic Director
Wendy Franz: Managing Director
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
OTHER
coloradoshakes.org
Questions may be directed to the CSF Operations Manager, Kurt Mehlenbacher ([email protected]).
All rehearsals held indoors on the University of Colorado Boulder campus.
The first and third productions will be performed in the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre.
The second and fourth productions will be performed in the Roe Green Theatre (Indoors).
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
Colorado Shakespeare Festival 2026 Season
Outdoor actor contracts run from Tuesday, May 12th through Sunday, August 2nd, 2026.
Indoor actor contracts run from Tuesday, May 19th through Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
TWELFTH NIGHT
Written by William Shakespeare
First Rehearsal: 05/12/26
Opening: 06/07/26
Closing: 08/02/26
SEEKING:
Viola, a lady of Messaline
Olivia, an Illyrian countess
Maria, Olivia waiting-gentlewoman
Sir Toby Belch, Olivia’s kinsman
Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Sir Toby’s companion
Malvolio, steward in Olivia’s household
Fool, Olivia’s jester, named Feste
Fabian, a gentleman in Olivia’s household
Orsino, duke of Illyria
Valentine, gentleman serving Orsino
Curio, gentleman serving Orsino
Sebastian, Viola’s brother
Antonio, friend to Sebastian
Two Officers
Lords, Sailors, Musicians, and other Attendants
JULIUS CAESAR
Written by William Shakespeare
First Rehearsal: 05/19/26
Opening: 06/14/26
Closing: 08/02/26
SEEKING:
Julius Caesar
Calphurnia, Caesar’s wife
Servant to Caesar and Calphurnia
Marcus Brutus
Portia, Marcus Brutus’ wife
Lucius, Brutus’ and Portia’s servant
Caius Cassius, patrician who conspires against Caesar
Casca, patrician who conspires against Caesar
Cinna, patrician who conspires against Caesar
Decius Brutus, patrician who conspires against Caesar
Caius Ligarius, patrician who conspires against Caesar
Metellus Cimber, patrician who conspires against Caesar
Trebonius, patrician who conspires against Caesar
Cicero, a senator
Publius, a senator
Popilius Lena, a senator
Flavius, a tribune
Marullus, a tribune
Mark Antony, a ruler of Rome in Acts 4 and 5
Lepidus, a ruler of Rome in Acts 4 and 5
Octavius, a ruler of Rome in Acts 4 and 5
Servant to Antony
Servant to Octavius
Lucilius, member of Brutus’ and Cassius’ army
Titinius, member of Brutus’ and Cassius’ army
Messala, member of Brutus’ and Cassius’ army
Varro, member of Brutus’ and Cassius’ army
Claudius, member of Brutus’ and Cassius’ army
Young Cato, member of Brutus’ and Cassius’ army
Strato, member of Brutus’ and Cassius’ army
Volumnius, member of Brutus’ and Cassius’ army
Labeo (nonspeaking), member of Brutus’ and Cassius’ army
Flavius (nonspeaking), member of Brutus’ and Cassius’ army
Dardanus, member of Brutus’ and Cassius’ army
Clitus, member of Brutus’ and Cassius’ army
A Carpenter
A Cobbler
A Soothsayer
Artemidorus
First, Second, Third, and Fourth Plebeians
Cinna the poet
Pindarus, slave to Cassius, freed upon Cassius’s death
First, Second, Third, and Fourth Soldiers in Brutus’s army
Another Poet
A Messenger
First and Second Soldiers in Antony’s army
Citizens, Senators, Petitioners, Plebeians, Soldiers
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
Based on the screenplay by Mark Norman & Tom Stoppard
Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
First Rehearsal: 06/02/26
Opening: 06/28/26
Closing: 08/01/26
SEEKING:
Viola de Lesseps
William Shakespeare
Christopher 'Kit' Marlowe
Philip Henslowe
Lord Wessex
Ned Alleyn
Elizabeth I of England
Edmund Tilney
Richard Burbage
Hugh Fennyman
Sam
FRIENDS/ROMANS/COUNTRYMEN (World Premiere)
Written by David Davalos
First Rehearsal: 06/16/26
Opening: 07/12/26
Closing: 08/01/26
SEEKING:
Julius Caesar
Decius Brutus
Mark Antony
Marcus Brutus
Caius Cassius
Junia Secunda
Metellus Cimber
Octavius Caesar
LOA $836 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - Outdoor; $812 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - Indoor
AEA
Frameflow has come into focus.After a year of building, Gretchen TeBockhorst and Kelly Stoker launched the Denver startup this month, seeking to better link small business owners with photographers, videographers and social media creators.“For years we’ve worked with businesses on social media… and they all just need quality content,” TeBockhorst said.TeBockhorst founded the local public relations firm Prim + Co in 2015. Stoker has been working for the agency since 2017 and is vice president of d...
Frameflow has come into focus.
After a year of building, Gretchen TeBockhorst and Kelly Stoker launched the Denver startup this month, seeking to better link small business owners with photographers, videographers and social media creators.
“For years we’ve worked with businesses on social media… and they all just need quality content,” TeBockhorst said.
TeBockhorst founded the local public relations firm Prim + Co in 2015. Stoker has been working for the agency since 2017 and is vice president of digital marketing.
“A lot of folks are not interested in or have the budget for full-service social media management,” TeBockhorst said. “We’ve done photographer and videographer referrals with people we trust who we’ve worked with for years. So we thought why not create a way for businesses to connect with content creators and give them the ability to work with each other to find out what a project looks like.”
Currently, the founders said, the piecemeal approach that people use is very subjective. It often falls on the whims of SEO optimization and who pops up when a hotel owner searches “best interior photographer in Denver” on Google.
Restaurants, consumer packaged goods companies and other firms can sign up for Frameflow’s website at no cost and gain access to a suite of specialists. They can search through the website’s stable of photographers, videographers and the like by specialty. Just because one is good with headshots doesn’t mean they’ll know how to make a plate of nachos look enticing, Stoker said.
Having high-quality pictures or videos helps build trust with consumers, she added, mainly because so many seek out brands and businesses on social media before spending money with them.
“A lot of times photo is very subjective — what your friend likes might not be what you like,” TeBockhorst said. “This way, you can view the work side by side, filter the results and then see a selection of all of them next to each other with style and price point. That’s the big differentiator.”
Frameflow allows businesses to filter artists by specialty, something other marketplaces don’t typically offer. (Courtesy Frameflow)
Pricing is set by the artist and ranges from $200 hour-long shoots to $10,000 all-day packages with models, site designers and the whole shebang. Frameflow takes a 15% commission, and the idea is that all communication and payment takes place through the site.
Stoker and TeBockhorst said most other creative marketplaces charge photographers and videographers for leads. But with Frameflow, “we only make money if the creator makes money,” Stoker said.
The site is currently live in Denver with about 45 creatives. Most of those are freelancers who the pair have worked with at Prim + Co.
“We’ve seen businesses choose terrible photographers, videographers, content creators that lead them to believe they can produce something that they can’t,” Stoker said. “But that’s where Frameflow comes in. It gives them the ability to search for vetted people.”
When someone applies to be listed on Frameflow, the team reviews their portfolio, website and social media channels to vet their legitimacy. TeBockhorst said they also look at Google, Yelp and Better Business Bureau reviews to gauge how clients have responded to their work over time.
So far, Frameflow has facilitated 12 projects in total, Stoker and TeBockhorst said. Next year, they plan on rolling the site out to Dallas and Phoenix, where they are currently building up a stable of freelancers. The hope is to be in 20 markets by the end of 2028.
The pair put $110,000 into the company themselves to get it launched. TeBockhorst said they are having conversations with outside investors in hopes to raise a $500,000 round by the end of the year. With that money, they’ll likely focus on marketing efforts and improving the site. Both are keeping their day jobs with Prim + Co.
“90% of small businesses use social media marketing and there are hundreds of millions of small businesses in the country,” TeBockhorst said. “If we even have a small percentage of that, we’ll do very well.”
A Denver businessman claims he was lunching with prospective buyers of his supplement company at the Colorado Golf Club in Parker when a manager accused him of breaking in and stealing liquor, then banished him from the club, scuttling the company’s sale.“Brian Straight told (Cole) Evans he was not welcome on the property and that if needed he would call law enforcement to escort him off,” the latter’s Oct. 20 lawsuit alleges.Evans owns Kiss Nutraceuticals in Denver, which makes dietary supplements. In M...
A Denver businessman claims he was lunching with prospective buyers of his supplement company at the Colorado Golf Club in Parker when a manager accused him of breaking in and stealing liquor, then banished him from the club, scuttling the company’s sale.
“Brian Straight told (Cole) Evans he was not welcome on the property and that if needed he would call law enforcement to escort him off,” the latter’s Oct. 20 lawsuit alleges.
Evans owns Kiss Nutraceuticals in Denver, which makes dietary supplements. In May 2023, he was looking to sell that company to Shore Capital Partners out of Chicago “for a monetary value in excess of multiple eight figures,” according to his lawsuit against the country club.
So, he wined and dined the buyers, Evans recalls. That included a Nuggets playoff game on May 9 of that year — where, coincidentally, he ran into Straight, the club manager — and drinks at the Colorado Golf Club, where Evans was a member and the buyers were staying.
“Mr. Evans and the buyers invited two employees of the club, Jack Sims and Carter Motichka, to the cottages to discuss their business ventures,” Monday’s lawsuit explains. “Mr. Sims and Mr. Motichka took them up on the offer. After concluding their conversation with the buyers, Mr. Sims and Mr. Motichka invited Mr. Evans back to the clubhouse for a drink.”
“Mr. Evans was under the impression that these activities were sanctioned by the club and that he was not violating any rules,” according to the lawsuit, which claims that members sometimes drink in the clubhouse until 4 a.m. but that Evans only stayed until about 1 a.m.
It was the next day that Straight reportedly approached Evans at lunch and removed him.
An attorney for the club, Linda Knight at Spencer Fane, claims it has done nothing wrong.
“Colorado Golf Club denies the allegations in the complaint and that will be indicated in the forthcoming pleadings that we file with the court,” she said. “The board acted appropriately based on Mr. Evans’ conduct and in accordance with its membership plan and bylaws.”
Evans’ lawsuit notes that he had run afoul of club rules before, by golfing with guests at a time when guests were not allowed, and claims “the club was looking to remove Mr. Evans” before the late night drinking incident finally “provided the board with an excuse” to do so.
The businessman says he was not provided a hearing before he was removed, in violation of club rules, and that the club’s board could not have voted to remove him in such short order, as required by bylaws. He claims the two employees who invited him to the clubhouse were fired a short time later, proof that they and not Evans were to blame for what happened.
Evans is asking Douglas County District Court Judge Stacy Guillon to reinstate him as a member of Colorado Golf Club and award him an unspecified amount of money for the scuttling of his business sale and for dues he paid in 2023 while appealing his expulsion.
Evans attended the private Kent Denver School in Cherry Hills Village and was a caddy at Cherry Hills Country Club for five years in the 2010s, according to his LinkedIn.
Evans and Kiss have often found themselves in court in recent years. Both are currently being sued in Denver by a lender for $328,000 and both were accused of posing as makers of hand sanitizer in 2020. They denied any wrongdoing but settled that case for $215,000. Evans also paid a $62,500 fine to the State of Colorado for misrepresenting the hand sanitizer.
On Oct. 6, Evans and Kiss paid a $1.2 million court judgment to the company’s former warehouse landlord at 4959-4969 Colorado Blvd. due to a breached lease. Following other recent Denver judgments, they owe $360,000 to a hemp supplier, $270,000 to an investor, $65,000 to a CBD maker, $39,000 to a lender, and $27,000 to a consulting firm.
In the Colorado Golf Club case, Evans is represented by attorney Stephen Scheffel of Thomas Scheffel & Associates in Denver. Scheffel and his client declined to discuss it.
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