The Orbital Decay of Saturn: A Denver Theatre Ensemble Benefit

Three siblings inherit their late and estranged father's storage unit—and everything inside it. As they sort through the belongings he left behind, they are forced to confront old wounds, buried memories, and the complicated legacy of family.

Content Advisory: This production contains discussions of suicide, substance abuse, and domestic abuse.

Directed by Brandon Bruce, this powerful new work makes its Denver debut as a special benefit production for Denver Theatre Ensemble.

Denver Theatre Ensemble is a nonprofit theatre company based in Denver, Colorado, dedicated to creating accessible, artist-centered theatre. To ensure our productions remain available to everyone, we use a pay-what-you-can ticketing model, starting at $25.

If you are able, we invite you to give beyond the suggested amount. 100% of your ticket purchase and additional donations directly support the artists who make our work possible, helping us fairly compensate performers, directors, designers, stage managers, technicians, and other collaborators throughout our season.

As a registered nonprofit organization, all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Thank you for supporting Denver Theatre Ensemble and investing in the future of accessible, independent theatre.

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.