Outtakes: My day at Magic Moments’ ‘Spirit & Soul’

  By John Moore, March 24, 2013 Opening No. 49, Magic Moments’ “Spirit & Soul”: That’s 193 people — count ’em! — at the curtain call for Magic Moments’ 30th annual pop-music revue at Kent Denver High School. Magic Moments integrates disabled and able-bodied cast members of all abilities, ages and experience levels for a… Continue reading Outtakes: My day at Magic Moments’ ‘Spirit & Soul’

Magic Moments’ rotund roster includes some big-name local actors

It is not uncommon for more than 200 people to participate in the annual Magic Moments pop-rock revue. This year’s crew includes some established names in the local theater community, including Amy Board, Sarah Rex, Ronni Gallup, Keegan Flaugh, Mark Shonsey, Dana Hart Lubeck, Donna Debreceni, David Nehls and others.   By John Moore March… Continue reading Magic Moments’ rotund roster includes some big-name local actors

Video: The Skype Sessions: Angela Reed and Mat Hostetler of ‘War Horse’

By John Moore Jan. 7, 2013 Introducing: The Skype Sessions. Fun conversations taped, on, yes, Skype. Episode 1: Coloradans Mat Hostetler and Angela Reed talk from Chicago about their return to Denver this week in the national touring production of “War Horse.” Run time: 9 minutes. Want more? Here’s a link to our 2009 video… Continue reading Video: The Skype Sessions: Angela Reed and Mat Hostetler of ‘War Horse’

After 136 years, my high school is finally building a place where kids can perform

"Uh ... what do you mean we can't print that in the Raider Review?"

By John Moore Dec. 20, 2012 Longtime readers know I have a bit of a contentious relationship with my beloved alma mater, Regis Jesuit High School, where I was once valedictorian, senior of the year and, most proudly … voted the senior who throws the best parties! I recently got more than a little angry… Continue reading After 136 years, my high school is finally building a place where kids can perform