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PHAMALy and Curious continue to push theatrical boundaries
Two of Denver's most visionary theater companies are taking on plays that embrace but also push forward their creative ambitions: The handicapped company PHAMALy is performing "The Elephant Man," while Curious Theatre is plunging audiences into "9 Circles," about a U.S. soldier who comes to reckon with his war crimes, patriotism and masculinity.  


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    Theater - John Moore

    PHAMALy and Curious continue to push theatrical boundaries
    Two of Denver's most visionary theater companies are taking on plays that embrace but also push forward their creative ambitions: The handicapped company PHAMALy is performing "The Elephant Man," while Curious Theatre is plunging audiences into "9 Circles," about a U.S. soldier who comes to reckon with his war crimes, patriotism and masculinity.  


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