Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado (BETC)

Theatre as a catalyst for a better world.

  • Home
  • 2022-2023 Season
    • Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt 2B
    • Eden Prairie, 1971
  • Programs
  • Support
  • About
  • Contact
  • Tickets Give

“Dorothy’s Dictionary,” a New Play by E.M. Lewis

April 1, 2022

June 9-Aug. 7 at outdoor venues across Colorado

About the Play

What words could possibly bring us together?

High school student Zan is putting in his community service hours when he meets Dorothy, a book-lover who’s losing her eyesight. Each of them might just have what the other needs… if they can only find the words. Powerful, heartwarming, and timely, this new play by award-winning playwright E.M. Lewis is perfect for older and younger adults.

“Dorothy’s Dictionary” has been developed with the support of LineStorm Playwrights, The Public Theater of San Antonio, and Theatre 33 at Willamette University. A developmental workshop was produced by The Dramaworkshop at Palm Beach Dramaworks, January 2021—William Hayes, Producing Artistic Director; Sue Ellen Beryl, Managing Director. Dorothy’s Dictionary was the winner of the Portland Civic Theater Guild New Play Award, and received a virtual staged reading produced by the PCTG as part of the 2022 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works in Portland, Oregon.

Theatre Truck Tour Schedule
Signup for Updates

Content Warnings

Please note, this performance addresses issues around death and dying.

Digital Playbill for “Dorothy’s Dictionary”

Our Cast:

Dorothy Ross

Ghandia Johnson

Zan Hardt

Nate Cushing

Creative Team:

Playwright

E. M. Lewis

Director

Candace Joice

Design and Dramaturgy:

Set Design: Tina Anderson
Sound Design: Brian Freeland
Costume Design: Erika Daun
Lighting Design: Erik Frederiksen
Props Design: Katie Hopwood
Dramaturg: Heather Beasley

Production Team:

Production/Touring Manager: Michael Morgan
Stage Manager: Adara Balthazar
Asst. Stage Manager: Katie Hopwood
Sound Crew: Rowan Livengood
Producing Artistic Director: Stephen Weitz

Bonus Content:

Dorothy’s Summer Reading List

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
  • Artboard 12

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

View All Events

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)
Get Tickets Give Now Work With Us Email Sign Up
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

 

Show info for staff, board, ensemble, and artists

 

 

 

Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado (BETC) | 2590 Walnut Street #1, Boulder, CO 80302 | (303) 351-2382

© 2023 · BETC - Responsive Web Development by Ramblin Jackson