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BETC’s new play development work and innovative education programs are transforming communities across Colorado and beyond. From first pages to full production, BETC is a home for wonderful stories, wonderfully told.

BETC Writers Group

The BETC Writers Group supports the work of Colorado playwrights. Writers Group members develop scripts for production at theatres across the U.S. and beyond. From early drafts to table reads to public presentations with audience conversations, we invite you to get involved at every stage of the new play development process.

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Actors, teachers, and students celebrate the end of the Winter 2022 class

(inter)Generations

High school students and older adults gain playwriting skills while learning about each other’s life experiences.

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Generations

BETC’s national residency competition program, Generations, features exciting new work by parent playwrights.

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Science Shorts

Shaping the world through science and storytelling.

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Theatre Truck

Hitting the road to bring theatre to Colorado communities.

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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

Recent Press Articles

  • 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”
  • Boulder Weekly: The greatest of all human blessings

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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