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“a mind-bending and surreal experience”

May 1, 2015

While Sigmund Freud is rightfully credited with the genesis of psychoanalysis, with many of his ideas still forming the basis of this social science, other ideas, particularly those concerning psychosexual development, have been discredited. Freud himself vacillated on these particular theories, at first (1896) attributing adult hysteria to repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse. This position was heavily criticized, largely due to the fact that several of his patients were from prominent families. Freud recanted these ideas (1898) and replaced them with a new theory of psychosexual development that included such concepts as the “Oedipus complex” and “penis envy.”

In the art world, Andre Breton’s Surrealist Manifesto (1924) was heavily influenced by Freud’s work on dreams and the unconscious. This fusion of art and psychoanalysis attracted Salvador Dali, who visited…

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Current Season Sponsors

  • SCFD
  • The Schubert Foundation Inc.
  • Karolynn Lestrud
  • Noel and Terry Hefty
  • Peak Asset Management
  • Cheri Belz, Architect & Realtor
  • Colorado Creative Industries
  • Hazel's Beverage World
  • CU Boulder Office for Outreach and Engagement
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Recent Press Articles

  • BETC Kicks Off 2022-2023 Season With Eco-Thriller “The Children”
  • Industry Discount Email Sign-up
  • BETC partners with tiny home builders to bring free theatre to Colorado communities
  • Parent playwright development program accepting submissions
  • Boulder Magazine Review “Fourteen Funerals”

Upcoming Events

“Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt 2B” by Kate Hamill: Feb 2-25 2023 More

“Eden Prairie, 1971” by Mat Smart: April 6-29 2023 More

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Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado (BETC):
Formerly Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company


Named 2019 and 2017 Best Theatre for Adults (Denver Westword)

"Now in its 13th season, BETC has, in my experience, never put on a bad show. That’s not just incredible, it’s damn near impossible." (Boulder Weekly)

"Just put the dates for the rest of this season’s BETC shows on your calendar in advance so you won’t miss any of them. Do it!!" (Boulder Magazine)

"This is an excellent cast, working together as a sincere and talented ensemble, in a marvelous production...Now go get a ticket." (Theatre Colorado)
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