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“Eden Prairie, 1971,” by Mat Smart

June 3, 2022

April 6-29 at the Dairy Arts Center
Opening Night: Saturday, April 8

A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere

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About the Play

On the night Apollo 15 lands on the moon, a draft dodger steals home from Canada to Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He risks arrest to deliver a message to a young woman from his high school class. This beautifully etched play challenges notions of our own bravery and the true cost of freedom. Join BETC for this love story set in the heart of America. 

“Eden Prairie, 1971” is produced at Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Other Partner Theaters are Riverside Theatre (IA) and New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ). For more information, please visit nnpn.org.

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Performance Details

Venue

Carsen Theater, Dairy Arts Center, Boulder

COVID Precautions

BETC follows CDC, federal, state, and local guidelines with regards to COVID safety. At this time, patrons will not be required to be masked or to show proof of vaccination at the theater.

If a performance is canceled due to COVID, ticketholders will be able to exchange, refund, or donate their ticket(s) to BETC through the Dairy Arts Center at 303-444-7328.

Content Considerations

“Eden Prairie, 1971” runs approximately 90 minutes without intermission.

“Eden Prairie, 1971” contains adult language and content. BETC does not offer more specific advisories about the subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content or age-appropriateness, please call the BETC Office at 303-351-BETC.

Please note that we do not permit children under the age of six into the theater, and we do not permit babes-in-arms.


Schedule

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Thursday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. (Preview – tickets just $25!)
Friday, April 7, 7:30 p.m. (Preview – tickets just $25!)
Saturday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. (Opening Night)

Thursday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 16, 2 p.m.

Thursday, April 20, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 21, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 22, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 23, 2 p.m.

Thursday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.


Ticket Discounts

Memberships

Become a BETC member today, and you’ll get a discount subscription to BETC productions at the Dairy Arts Center and VIP access to other BETC events and parties.

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Student Tickets

Students can get $15 tickets online or by phone (303-444-7328) for all performances except opening nights and closing weeks. Must show a valid student ID with a ticket at the theatre.

Arts and Cultural Industries

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Group Sales

Looking to purchase tickets to a show for a group of 10 or more? BETC offers generous discounts for groups of 10+. If you are seeking special group arrangements, please call us at 303-351-2382.

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10-19 tickets: 10% off · 20-29 tickets: 20% off · 30+ tickets: 30% off
A standard order fee of 10% per ticket applies to all orders.

Once you have added more than 9 tickets to your cart, the appropriate discount will be applied at checkout. All tickets will be reserved under your account for you to pick up at will-call, or mailed to you in advance. Communications about pre-event information or cancellations will be sent to you, to be forwarded to your guests.


The People of “Eden Prairie, 1971”

Cast

Rachel: Kate Hebert
Pete: James Giordano
Mrs Thompson: Adrian Egolf*

Artistic and Production Team

Director: Heather Beasley*
Stage Manager: Katie Hopwood**
Set Designer: Tina Anderson*
Costume Designer: Sarah Zinn
Lighting Designer: Jonathan Dunkle
Sound Designer: Andrew Metzroth*
Properties Designer: Katie Hopwood

*Member of BETC’s Artistic Ensemble

** Appearing through an Agreement between Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

“Eden Prairie, 1971” Supporters

Season Benefactor: Noel & Terry Hefty, Peak Asset Management
Season Benefactor: Karolynn Lestrud
Season Sustaining Sponsor: Cheri Belz, Architect & Realtor
Season Production Sponsor: Karen Steward Memorial Fund
Season Partner: Christian Vanek
Production Sponsor: National New Play Network
Production Partner: Lori & Jim Steinberg

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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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Upcoming Events

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