1626 S. Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80905 | (719) 465-6321
Now Celebrating Our 22nd Season!
Creating new theatre for the Pikes Peak region

Premiere Series
VELVET DETERMINATION
March 14 – 17

TICKETS
The Millibo Art Theatre presents
direct from New York City


“Velvet Determination”
with Cynthia Shaw

In this charming, music-filled 60-minute solo show, Cynthia creates over ten characters including her piano teachers:  her kindly childhood teacher, her University of Denver teacher who opens up her eyes to the world of New York and her formidable first NY piano teacher.  Throughout the show, she’ll play the piano music of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, and Schubert.

Whether playing pretentious urban socialites, Salvation Army majors, or chattering old women on the crosstown bus, Shaw gives each of her characters a charming and often humorous flair that always sells the scene. Even her villains have a charismatic allure that keeps you smiling and wanting more.
 
Every story Shaw tells rings with authenticity and honesty. That is a prerequisite for any autobiographical performance, to be sure, but Shaw has a beautiful way of recapturing her own youthful exuberance that keeps the work light yet sincere.

Cynthia enjoyed her childhood of piano lessons and music-making in Pueblo, Colorado, but she had bigger dreams – moving to New York to attend the esteemed Manhattan School of Music.  Getting there was a bit more difficult than she expected.  As she struggles with her self-sabotaging demons, shaky memorization, and insufficient technique, she masters a falling piano, a sweltering practice room, a music-hating neighbor, a condescending teacher and other obstacles that confront a young Colorado classical pianist who has decided to tackle the Big Apple! 

 

BUY TICKETS

TICKETS


We keep ticket prices low so you never have to feel the performing arts are out of reach and with subscriptions and flex passes on offer, you can save even more!

$18      Thursday Discount Ticket 

$25      Premiere Ticket

$106    FLEX Pass – ten punches to use in any configuration for any series show – SAVE 16%

TICKETS


We keep ticket prices low so you never have to feel the performing arts are out of reach and with subscriptions and flex passes on offer, you can save even more!

$18      Thursday Discount Ticket

$25      Premiere Ticket 

$106    FLEX Pass – ten punches to use in any configuration for any series show – SAVE 16%

SAVE with FLEX PASS!

If you want to see a little bit of everything  or  your schedule is just too crazy for you to commit to a season subscription, we recommend the Flex pass. It let’s you pick and choose the shows you see and can be used for any show in the season.  The pass is valid for one year and can save you as much as 30% off the single ticket price.

$106     FLEX Pass 

  • 10 punches to use in any configuration for any series show
  • 1 punch = Kids First Ticket  (save $1.90 off the single ticket price)
  • 1 punch = RiP Ticket (save $5.00 off the single ticket price)
  • 2 punches = Premiere ticket (save $3.80 off the single ticket price)
  • Valid for one full year from date of purchase
  • Unlimited exchanges (must call 2 hours prior to show time)

RESERVING TICKETS: Making reservations is so easy. All you need to do is:

  1. Decide which fabulous MAT show you want to see.
  2. Call the MAT box-office and identify yourself as a Flexer.
  3. Tell us when you want to come and how many tickets you’d like us to hold.
  4. Hang up the phone and get on with your day.

We keep track of your punches, so you never have to worry about misplacing your punch card. THAT’s IT! Didn’t we say it was easy!

CHANGING YOUR FLEX RESERVATION: 

Flexers may call and change their reservation without any penalty up to two hours before the start of the show.

STUDENT TICKETS

We like to make attending the theatre fun AND affordable!. High-school and college students with a valid student id may reserve tickets for Millibo shows at a reduced student rate.  Please bring your id with you to the box office.

Student Discount Tickets: $16

SHOW TIMES & DETAILS

Thursdays @ 7:30 – Tickets $18

Fridays , Saturdays @ 7:30 – Tickets $25

Sundays @ 2pm – Tickets $25

All seats are reserved.

The lobby is open 90 minutes prior to the start of the show and seating will begin thirty minutes prior to showtime.

Refreshments are available for purchase before the show and during intermission.  Our lobby selection is delicious and includes cookies, cakes, brownies and ice cream as well as coffee, tea, sodas, wine and beer. Food and drink are permitted in the theatre!

REFUNDS & EXCHANGES

REFUNDS:

All Ticket sales are final and there are no refunds on ticket purchases, however we do realize life can be un-predictable and are happy to exchange your ticket purchase for another performance of the same show.  Just give us a call two hours before the start of your show and we’ll make the exchange.

EXCHANGES:

Ticket purchasers may exchange their tickets for another performance of the SAME show if the exchange is made at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled performance.  No exchanges will be made after a performance has passed.  All exchanges are based upon availability.

To exchange your tickets please call  the MAT Box Office at 719 465 6321 or visit us in person during our box office hours.

Exchanges into a more expensive performance require payment of the upgrade amount at the time of the exchange. Refunds are not given for exchanges into less expensive performances.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

GIFT CERTIFICATES

There’s never a bad time to give friends or family the gift of theatre.  Gift certificates are redeemable for all things MAT, including tickets to productions, classes, or subscriptions and packages. They are available in any denomination. Just give the MAT box office a call at 719 465-6321 We’ll send you a gift certificate to give and/or redeem once you’ve made your purchase.

GROUP RATES

GROUP RATES:

Whether you’re creating an unforgettable occasion for family and friends, entertaining clients, or planning the perfect company outing, the Millibo Art Theatre has the sales package that’s right for your needs.

BOOKING A GROUP IS EASY!

1. Gather a group of at least ten people. The larger your group, the larger the discount!

2. Select the performance you would like to attend.

3. Secure your group reservation with a cash, check or credit card payment.

4. Pick up your tickets at the MAT box office.

PREMIERE GROUP RATES

Groups of 8 to 15 – Tickets $20 each

Groups of 16 to 20 – Tickets $18 each

Groups of 21 or more – Tickets $16

ADDING TO YOUR GROUP RESERVATION: You may add to your group reservation up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled performance.  Dependent on availability.

RECEPTIONS: Want to have a pre- or post-show reception with your group? Chat with our staff about the options. We have a full liquor license & lobby bar and some incredibly delectable desserts!

PROMOTING YOUR EVENT: MAT can help you promote your group event by providing promotional graphics and e-fliers. Just let us know what you might need.

REFUNDS & EXCHANGES: No cancellations, refunds, or exchanges. The discounted group rate is not valid on previously purchased tickets or in conjunction with other discounts.

SEATING OPTIONS

MAT Seating chart

The MAT seats 109 patrons in a proscenium theatre with stadium style seating.  Every seat at the MAT has excellent sight lines and acoustics.

All seating is assigned. If you have any special seating needs, or would like to request a specific seat, please call the MAT Box Office at 719 465-6321. We will do our best to accommodate your requests.

Wheelchair seats are A1 & A15.

PARKING

All parking for the Millibo Art Theatre and the Ivywild School is shared.  Parking is available in the lot  immediately adjacent to the theatre, in front or behind the Ivywild school and on the street.  In addition, the MAT blocks off 30 spaces in the lot before the show for theatre patrons, when you arrive you may see an orange bucket reserving a parking space.  Just notify the attendant you are a ticket holder and they will open that space for you or just move the bucket toward the front of the space.

 

Author: Jim Jackson