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Boulder theater premiering new play from writer Dava Sobel

March 27, 2014

Science writer Dava Sobel is known all over the world for her lyrical books, especially “Longitude” and “Galileo’s Daughter.” They’re praised for bringing humanity and heart to the exploration of science. Now, the Pulitzer-nominated Sobel has written her first play. “And the Sun Stood Still” is about Nicolaus Copernicus and the struggle he faced deciding whether to go public with his theory that the earth revolved around the sun – not the other way around.
 
The play gets its world premiere tonight at the Boulder Ensemble Theater Company. Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner talks with Sobel and producing director Stephen Weitz, who helped her develop the script. 
 
Click here to listen to the interview
Dava Sobel’s Copernicus takes the stage in Boulder
Theatre Colorado reviews: And the Sun Stood Still

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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)

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