We have several ways you can give fun, unique experiences to your loved ones this holiday season so you can see the results for yourself.

We are offering gift certificates good for any remaining show in our 2011-2012 season for just $20 (normally $24) through December 18th.

Just stop by the box office when you're here to see Escanaba: 1922 or call Bobbie at 303-739-1970.

We'd also like to thank the vendors who participated in our Holiday Shopping Fair. They also offer great alternatives to traditional socks and sweaters at Christmastime (or any time). Check out their offerings and consider giving experiences, not stuff this year.

A little something to get you in the holiday mood: Carol of the Bells Light Show. Now THAT's an experience to remember!

PHAMALY presents

THE ELEPHANT MAN
 by Bernard Pomerance

The Elephant Man, winner of numerous Tony Awards including Best Play, is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. Victim of rare skin and bone diseases and horribly deformed, he goes from the star freak attraction in traveling side shows to London society where he evolves from an object of pity to a witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati.

"A distinguished piece of work. At heart it addresses the simple issue of what it means to be human".  -- NY Daily News 

Performances: January 12 - February 4, 2012 
(Sundays, Fridays and Saturdays)
at The Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 East Colfax Avenue
 

Tickets: 303-739-1970 or www.AuroraFox.org

Hugo Jon Sayles

Professional director, writer, storyteller, dancer, choreographer and actor, Hugo Jon Sayles has long been a favorite in the Denver theatre scene. Hugo served as the Associate Artistic Director of Shadow Theatre Company from its inception in 1996 and became the Artistic Director in 2010.

For the Fox, Mr. Sayles teaches acting, dance and writing to students ages 7- 18. He has directed several children's theatre productions (Wiley and the Hairy Man, Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, Annie, Jr., The Stinky Cheese Man, Twelve Angry Mice, Madeline's Rescue, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe) and most recently directed A Christmas Story at the new PACE Center in Parker.

Hugo Jon Sayles

Hugo wrote the Sound Collector and the City of the Blue Moon. Hugo appeared as the ghost of Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol and, most recently, played multiple roles in Rashomon. Hugo also performs a variety of original stories inspired by African folk tales and legends as well as original stories about the African American Experience.

Hugo's work often inspires accolades like: "Oh my gosh, he was FABULOUS!!!  The kids were thanking me all day because they loved him so much.  I have a whole stack of thank you letters to send him... He really could be a comedian....does he ever perform as a comedian as well as a story teller professionally? " - Deb Breed, teacher at South Middle School.

We thinks he's pretty awesome, too!

Our new play reading club called Read and Rant continues to grow.

This month we're reading three plays, Blackbird by David Harrower, Cheese by Laurel Ollstein

and The Normal Heart by Larry Krame. We'll be meeting on December 13th at 7pm to discuss readers' thoughts and opinions about whether they are a good fit for The Fox to consider for production.

The group is still open to new members, so if you would like to participate, please send a quick note to Patricia.  We'll get you started this month!