A frequent Arvada Center collaborator and acclaimed director, writer and vocalist is going to be working with the regional theatre company on a more consistent basis, as Kenny Moten has joined the Arvada Center team as its associate artistic director.
The position will see Moten, who has directed Arvada Center productions including “Cinderella,” “Once Upon a Mattress,” and “Clybourne Park,” working alongside Artistic Director Lynne Collins with casting, producing and planning for the 2026-2027 theatre season and beyond.
Moten will direct ‘Frozen’ and ‘Come from Away’ during the upcoming 2025-2026 season.
“We feel incredibly lucky that Kenny will be sharing his energy and talents with us,” Collins said. “Along with being a gifted director and theatre-maker, Kenny’s skills and background will provide a fresh perspective for our work onstage and enhance our connections and engagement with our audience and community.”
Moten said he wanted to take a full-time role at the Arvada Center because of the “strength of the collaboration” present at the facility.
“‘Cinderella’ was imaginative and full of fresh perspective,” Moten said. “‘Clybourne Park’ featured a unique intermission transition that blended scenic and sound design in a compelling way. Even ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ brought thoughtful new ideas to a classic. Those experiences made me realize this is the kind of environment I want to be part of every day.
“What really sets the Arvada Center apart is the creative exchange that happens during the production process,” Moten continued. “It is a place where artists feel free to bring ideas forward and take risks, and that freedom leads to stronger and more thoughtful work. While my focus is in theater, you can feel that same energy throughout the organization. That kind of environment is rare, and it elevates the work in every corner of the building.”
Tickets for the upcoming Arvada Center theatre season, which is set to open in September, are on sale now at arvadacenter.org.