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Ripcord

September 1, 2016

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Billie McBride and Anne Oberbroeckling in Ripcord (photo: Michael Ensminger)

Ripcord

by David Lindsay-Abaire

A regional premiere production, presented in Season 11

September 15 – October 9, 2016

A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Assisted Living Facility. So when resident curmudgeon Abby is forced to share her quarters with new arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the two women quickly escalates into a hysterically funny game of one-upmanship. This regional premiere comedy from Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole, Good People) is as heartfelt as it is hilarious.

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News & Reviews

“A barrel of laughs and then some” (ColoradoDrama.com)

“Masterfully crafted and exceptionally entertaining” (Boulder Weekly)

“BETC’s new season kicks off with laughs.” (Boulder Daily Camera)

“A sweet-natured and very funny play” (Denver Westword)

Production Team

Director: Rebecca Remaly
Stage Manager: Karen Horns
Set Co-Designer: Tina Anderson
Set Co-Designer: Ron Mueller
Costume Designer: Katie Horney
Lighting Designer: Kerry Cripe
Projections Designer: Brian Shea
Sound Designer: Daniel Horney
Properties Master: Nathan Fulton

 

Cast

Abby Binder: Billie McBride
Marilyn Dunne: Anne Oberbroeckling
Scotty: Michael Bouchard
Benjamin/Lewis: Josh Hartwell
Colleen: Lindsey Pierce
Derek: Kevin Lowry

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

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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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