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Broken Roots

Two people convinced the world is ending put themselves into a biome that they made to try to recreate the world through the ashes of the apocalypse. They discover more than they bargained for. Are they trapped in their own delusion or do they have the right idea? In this dramedy we explore best friend dynamics, nature and nurture, the powers of perception, and philosophies of humanity and what makes life worth living. 

Trigger Warning: Gun brandishing and Suicide  


This project was the result of a collaboration between the best of friends a decade in the making. We hope you enjoy the show! 

Adults Only
45-50 minutes
Theatre, Devised, Storytelling, World Premiere, Comedy
Dude, IDK Studios
2801 N Downing St, Denver, CO 80205

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James Brunt (He/Him) is an actor/director/deviser born and raised in Denver, Colorado most known for pushing the boundaries of what we know about theater with immersive productions in obscure settings and hard hitting concepts that make his audience truly reflect on their views of the world. Playing roles from a cleaver wielding beet butcher, to a zany detective on the hunt for answers, he loves to create anything that will make his heart beat faster and blood boil up. He received the 2019 True West award for breakout actors for his challenging portrayal of taxi driver, Bobby, in Mosque with The Black Actors Guild.


Toby Yount (They/He) is a nonbinary actor/writer born and raised in Denver, Colorado who has recently came back to Colorado after finishing getting there Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. They have done touring shows that have brought them overseas, wrote and performed a solo piece called Silicon Soul, and won Denver's Next Improv Star Season 7! They are currently experimenting with a solo improv act called "Toy Troubles" and is an aspiring voice actor!


Poster Design by DemiDevilQueen (DDQ) check them out on Instagram! 

The vision of the end of the world in Broken Roots is not one of wastelands or nuclear winter. It is of two friends together, isolated, and searching for control in their lives in seemingly lost circumstances. The performances of the actors brings those characters to life in all their emotional complexity. Really enjoyed it!
Asa 06/16/2026, 19:02
A funny dark vision of friendship, delusion, and fear of a changing world. The show could be longer and involve more of each character exploring the premise, but the actors had wonderful chemistry and a true kindness toward their characters and each other.
GirlZoot 06/10/2026, 13:55
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Dude, IDK Studios

2801 N Downing St, Denver, CO 80205

Entrance: The main entrance is on Downing St

Parking: Free street parking is available on neighboring streets

Accessibility: Accessible venue

Admission: You must show your ticket confirmation or purchase a ticket at the venue;all seating is general admission, audiences will wait in a queue before entry to the show