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“The Children” by Lucy Kirkwood

October 22, 2021

Sept. 15-Oct. 8 at the Dairy Arts Center

Lucy Kirkwood’s scary play makes tense drama out of the catastrophic results of human meddling in the natural world.” —Variety

“Completely successful as an eco-thriller, bristling with chills and suspense.” —The New York Times

About the Play

Humorous, harrowing, and profoundly timely, in “The Children” two retired nuclear scientists reside in an isolated cottage by the sea as the world around them crumbles. Together they are going to live forever on yogurt and yoga, until an old friend arrives with a frightening request. In answering her, they must resolve a question we all face: What, exactly, do we owe to future generations?

“Completely successful as an eco-thriller, bristling with chills and suspense” (The New York Times), “The Children” was first performed at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs and was produced on Broadway by the Manhattan Theatre Club and the Royal Court Theatre.

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Schedule

Sept. 15-Oct. 8

Venue

Grace Gamm Theatre, Dairy Arts Center, Boulder


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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.

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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.


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Current Season Sponsors

  • Colorado Creative Industries
  • Cheri Belz, Architect & Realtor
  • Hazel's Beverage World
  • Noel and Terry Hefty
  • Peak Asset Management
  • SCFD
  • The Schubert Foundation Inc.
  • Karolynn Lestrud
  • CU Boulder Office for Outreach and Engagement
  • Artboard 12

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Upcoming Events

“The Children” by Lucy Kirkwood: Sept-Oct 2022 More

“The Royale” by Marco Ramirez: Oct-Nov 2022 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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