Recently relocated from Breckenridge, Murphy Funkhouser and her alter ego "The Heathen" recently did a little sightseeing in their new hometown of Denver.

Email murphyfunkhouser@gmail.com with the location in the photo (be specific) and the subject line "examiner.com contest" to win 2 tickets to Murphy's show "Crazy Bag", playing June 6-29 at the Vintage Theatre.

(first 2 correct entries win)

photo of Curious Theatre Co audience

The gorgeous thing about seeing theatre is the immediacy and vitality of the experience.

Here's a quick list of the most important things to know when going to the theatre:

• In Denver- and most cities in the year 2008- dress code’s no longer an issue.  Cocktail dresses commingle peacefully with jeans. 
  
• The "fourth wall" separating the audience from stage is permeable.  Actors hear you if you talk to your neighbor or unwrap candy. They see you if you text, take photos or video. (In the darkness of the auditorium, anything emitting light is extremely distracting.)
  
• Cell phones on vibrate are still disruptive.  If you're on-watch for a kidney donation, it's acceptable.  Otherwise, turn your phone to silent.
• Kids belong at kids' shows. There are several currently running in Denver that are highly engaging for adults, too. See Shows for Smart Kids (and the adults who love them).
• The stage is the territory of the actors.  It's neither a drink rest nor a foot stool.
  
• If you have hearing, sight, mobility or other physical issues that need special accomodations, the theatres would love to have you in the audience. Just call ahead so they can make arrangements.
• The GOLDEN RULE, as actor Murphy Funkhouser (a preacher's daughter) says: "If you wouldn't do it in church, don't do it in a theatre."