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A NOTE FROM PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/FOUNDER

Welcome to the first production of our 20th season of producing new work by women playwrights.  We are so excited to this milestone in our journey and proud of the fact that we have helped bring to life the words of so many women.  And Toto too is also proud that our focus has been entirely on developing and producing new  unpublished plays that have gone on to being published and produced in other theaters.

The journey has not been easy, selling the unknown never is. We have always been supported through individual donors as our main stay for funding and to you we give our heartfelt thanks. Our donors have allowed us to continue being true to our mission, and continuing to pay our artists for the work they do.  

And Toto too has produced over 100 world premiere plays ranging from the micro plays of The Play Crawl to our Main Stage Productions.  We have mounted shows internationally at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival (the largest theatre festival in the world) and the Edmonton International Theatre Fringe Festival in Canada-the longest running Fringe in North America.

While our status as a transient company has been the model that has kept us going for so long, allowing us the freedom from the pressure of Produce or Perish, we are forever grateful to companies that have opened their doors to us over the last 20 years with affordable rentals, The Roaming Gnome, The Laundry on Lawrence, The Denver Victorian Playhouse, Vintage, The Fox and Denver Arts and Venues.

We are so excited to see what the next decade will bring. We hope that you will all continue on this journey with us. 

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Creative Team

LAND ACKNOWLEDMENT/DIVERSITY PLEDGE

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We recognize that the land on which we reside is the traditional territory of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Peoples, and also recognize the 48 contemporary tribal nations that are historically tied to the lands that make up the state of Colorado. We recognize that Indigenous people have been displaced from their homelands and that U.S. public policy has been used to displace Indigenous communities, erode Tribal Nation sovereignty, and forcibly assimilate Native individuals into U.S. society. We must recognize Indigenous peoples as the original stewards of this land and as these words of acknowledgment are spoken and heard, remember the ties these nations still have to their traditional homelands. Let us acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory and pay our respect to the diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land. Let us also give thanks to all Tribal Nations and the ancestors of this place.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

And Toto too  believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support  people of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religion and non-religion, and any other category people use to define themselves or others. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and foster positive relationships.

Our dedication to encouraging a culture that embraces inclusion, equity, accessibility, and diversity will be ongoing, with the understanding that we may not always get it right. We aim to learn from our mistakes, especially when they cause harm, and use these experiences to improve our approach. We are committed to creating an environment where open communication is encouraged, and we can work together to address any concerns that arise.

Meet the Company

PAULA FRIEDLAND

SELF

ALDO ALLGOOD

ACCOMPANIST

NICOLETTE VAJTAY

DIRECTOR

SUSAN LYLES

PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Susan Lyles has a BA from Wichita State University, and received certification from The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in Shakespeare. She has worked on stage in London, Chicago and Denver and has also worked in film, commercials, print, industrial, and voice over. Susan is the founder and Producing Artistic Director of And Toto too Theatre Company, and has directed more than 20 plays, including the award winning Naked in Encino, Car Talk, and Heads. She has designed costumes for more than 50 plays, including Lion in Winter (Denver Victorian Playhouse), 12th Night (Denver Victorian Playhouse), and Greater Tuna and Christmas Tuna (Denver Victorian Playhouse, Town Hall Arts Center). Susan is also an award winning actor & producer for her film production company Ruff, Ruff, Dog Productions. Agent: Farell Talent Management

DARREN SMITH

TECH DIRECTOR/SET DESIGN

ALEXANDER PALMER

SOUND MIXING

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UP NEXT

JUNE 2025

THE PLAY CRAWL

Join us in Olde Town Arvada for the 13th annual Play Crawl.  Our only fundraiser featuring  the works of 10 Colorado Women Playwrights, 10 world premiere micro plays, and 10 venues all with the help of our volunteer staff, artists and business owners.  This even sells out every year! Don't wait to get your tickets which go on sale May 1, 2025. 

SEPTEMBER 2025

THE QUEER READING SERIES

Our Queer reading series featuring new works from our LGBTQIA community returns. This series is directed and run by our Associate Artistic Direct Madison Kuebler and promises to be another successful evening.  Tickets on sale now.

MAINSTAGE READING SERIES

Our Mainstage Reading Series is back with a wonderful new work, Donna Hoke's  Madness Most Discreet.  Summoned by Vivien Leigh's final companion, Jack Merivale, Sir Laurence Olivier rushes to the apartment where his one-time love has been recovering from a bout of tuberculosis. Viv and Larry's love story was as legendary as the careers they forged on stage and film--until devastating mental illness tore them apart. Is it too late for them to make amends?  Tickets on Sale Now

NOVEMBER 2025

Final production of the season.  TBA