Queer Pirates Set Sail in The Legend of Anne Bonny New Musical in Aurora
"The thing I have most in common with the characters I write is ambition. I want 'The Legend of Anne Bonny' to go to Broadway; I want it to be huge."
Toni Tresca at reading for Diego Florez's play 'Cuauhtémoczin' on April 22, 2023.
About Me
Editor of Bucket List, regular contributor to Denver Westword and Estes Valley Voice, and host of the OnStage Colorado Podcast.
"Tresca is a self-starting, self-taught writer who has emerged as the most promising counter to declining arts journalism in Denver in years," - John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist for the Denver Gazette, Dec. 16, 2024.
My Latest Work
Artists take to the mountains for 2025 Estes Valley Plein Air
36 juried painters from 17 states gather in Estes to paint the area al fresco.
Aerial Dance Rises from the Ashes of the Marshall Fire With Embers, Petals, & Stars
From fire and loss to cherry blossoms and galaxies, this aerial show blends survival, beauty and joy.
Zombies and Democracy Collide in World Premiere of Join, or Die! in Boulder
"It’s refreshing to have a play that’s talking about politics that’s not a total bummer. A lot of plays about the current moment leave you sad. This one lets you have fun.”
Podcast: Brian Mallgrave talks scenic design
Plus, Top 10 Colorado Headliners, new reviews, news and more.
Mudra Dance Studio Launches Original Show, Adyananta, Exploring Endings
"Artists contemplate endings in all kinds of interesting ways and can help us think about how we, as humans, need to be present in our own endings."
Safer Streets, Drones and Valet Secrets - Bucket List Community Cafe
This week our journalists report on bike crashes, drones and being a Denver valet.
John Denver tribute concert to fund Rotary Club scholarships
Last year’s event helped the club award 17 scholarships totaling $153,500 to local high school graduates.
Behind the Scenes of Sweet & Lucky: Echo, Denver’s New Immersive Memory Play
"So many of us have a lot that we're grieving, so this piece is really a response to where we are in the world right now."
Podcast: Late summer theatre roundup
Plus, an interview with DCPA Off-Center’s Charlie Miller about "Sweet & Lucky: Echo."
From Orchard to Old Town: How Lafayette’s Peach Festival Comes Together
The event returns August 16 with 40,000 visitors, 200 vendors and 30,000 pounds of peaches, so "come hungry."
Town Board and Planning Commission weigh rezoning shift and housing incentives
Both bodies opposed rigid tests for rezoning, then dug into AMI targets and the density bonus.
Boulder-Based Arts Group's Queer Lineage Turns Community Stories Into Plays
The Boulder-based arts group is hosting story circles across Colorado that will inspire two new plays about LGBTQ+ history.
Park Theatre fights to stay open as Hollywood’s model shifts
With first-run films harder to access and streaming habits reshaping audiences, Estes Park’s century-old cinema is at a breaking point.
New RTD Program, Stolen Bikes Recycled & Our Radio Show
This week, our journalists cover an RTD pilot program, the WRPD's response to stolen bikes, and our radio show.
Broadcast: Bucket List Radio Returns With Protests and Pokémon
The second episode of Bucket List Community Cafe's radio show delves into Denver's most heated civic debates and cultural events.
Motus Theater Hosts Immigration Rights Event and Art Opening in Boulder
"We're an arts organization, so we use storytelling and art to lift up the lived experiences of people with DACA in our community."
Miners Alley Tackles Assassins Amid Rising Political Violence in America
The Golden-based theater company launches its first-ever Sondheim musical that "just happens to be extremely timely."
Podcast: The best shows of the year so far
A midsummer’s theatre retrospective, plus a chat with Dixie Longate and the Top 10 Colorado Headliners.
Comic Josh Blue’s Memoir Something To Stare At Has Been Twenty Years in the Making
“I think sometimes people have an idea of what a disability is and what this book will be, and it’s not ‘woe is me’ or inspirational. I’m just telling my story."
East High Alumni and Students Stage World Premiere of Everything About Your Skin
"The piece is a little freaky. It can feel a little sinister at times, but it's also lighthearted and caring and deeply personal."
Attorney General hears from Estes Park residents on UCHealth Deal
Residents expressed both support and concern about the proposed acquisition of EPH at a public meeting on July 31, as the attorney general’s review continues, with an extension expected.
A secret stage beneath the Stanley draws the world’s top magicians
Tucked under the historic carriage house, Aiden Sinclair’s Underground has become a year-round destination for magic in Estes Park.
Recent Grads Struggle, 16th Street Updates and Gay Games
This week, our journalists reported on the job market, 16th Street, Gay Games, and RFTA.
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