Closing Times by Derek Murphy

Everything is now, and everything is the past.

He has been waiting. For the bus, for his drink, for the comings and goings of his life. In all this time, Eddie Rapini has been waiting.

She arrives. At the bus stop, at the bar, lit by the glow of the moon. She emerges from the periphery of his life…and laughs in his face.

Irreverent. Aching. Tender.

When a young woman crashes into what is left of the dark and quiet dregs of Eddie’s life, he can’t imagine what would bring her to his bus stop. And what’s worse: he can’t get her to leave him alone. Ravenous with unrelenting purpose and bolstered with irreverence, the young woman is everywhere he goes. But why? And what future does she usher in with her?

In this World Premiere by Derek Murphy, these lost souls unravel what has been left unfinished and free themselves of what has been left unspoken. Don’t miss your chance to witness this darkly funny, heart-deep mystery as it unfolds onstage for the very first time.

Denver Theatre Ensemble is a small nonprofit theatre company based in Denver, Colorado, and we are so excited to kick off our third season this Summer 2026! To keep our productions and events as accessible as possible, we use a pay-what-you-can ticketing model. Tickets are a suggested donation starting at $25. However, if you have the means and are so inclined, please consider giving more. 100% of your ticket sales and donations from this event will go toward compensating the artists who fuel our future performances, design, and productions that make our artist-centered ecosystem possible. And your donation is tax-deductible!

Finding the University of Denver Theatre Department

The performance will take place in the University of Denver Theatre Department located in Johnson-McFarlane Hall (J-Mac), 1903 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80210.

Getting There

• Johnson-McFarlane Hall is located on the corner of E. Iliff Avenue and High Street on the University of Denver campus.

• If you are entering campus from University Boulevard, head west on E. Iliff Avenue. The building will be on your right at the intersection of Iliff Avenue and High Street.

• Look for signs directing you to the Department of Theatre.

Parking

• Paid visitor parking is available in the Newman Center Parking Garage, accessible from E. Wesley Avenue near University Boulevard (approximately a 3–5 minute walk to Johnson-McFarlane Hall).

• Limited free street parking may also be available in the surrounding neighborhood.

Entering the Building

• Please approach the building from the E. Iliff Avenue side. As you walk up to the building, you'll see two entrance doors. The entrance to the Theatre Department is the door on the left.

• Once inside, follow the signs for the theatre spaces or check in with our front-of-house staff, who will be happy to direct you to the performance.

We recommend arriving 15–20 minutes before the start of the show to allow time for parking and finding your seat.