2021 Science Shorts
This special online event featured readings of four short plays by Colorado playwrights and four short talks by the scientists who inspired their work. The Science Shorts program streamed online from January 21-24, 2021. For information on how to share this program with your class or community group, please contact Heather Beasley at heather@betc.org.
Science Shorts is supported by
CU’s Nature, Environment, Science & Technology (NEST) Studio for the Arts program and Producing Partners Elizabeth Barrekette and Jonathan Steinberg
Mausim
Playwright: Kenya Fashaw
Science Advisor: Dr. Atreyee Bhattacharya
A paleoclimatologist and her daughter discover unexpected family history while on a coring expedition in India.
Cast
Varshini: Maya Jairam
Sangeeta: Aziza Gharib
Balveer: Jihad Milhem
Aarna: Deepali Lindblom
Director: Josh Hartwell
Trinal
Playwright: Nigel Knutzen
Science Advisor: Dr. Neesha Schnepf
As a student aims to isolate warning signals from impending tsunamis, the need for her work becomes personally relevant.
Cast
Caitlyn: Lois Shih
Rebeca: Aziza Gharib
Sam: Anastasia Davidson
Blair: Sean Michael Cummings
Ash: Jihad Milhem
Director: Jim Hunt
The Tipping Point
Playwright: Lia Romeo
Science Advisor: Dr. Ted Scambos
An aerial tour of the Doomsday Glacier leads some casual tourists far beyond a typical vacation experience.
Cast
Lainie: Anne Penner
Jan: Lindsey Pierce
Mark: John Ashton
Chad: Runner Francisco
Director: Billie McBride
On the Rocks
Written by: Ellen K. Graham
Science Advisor: Ashley Whipple
American pikas have a lot to teach us about resilience in the face of stress.
Cast
Tina: Maya Jairam
Plush: Runner Francisco
Yuko: Lois Shih
Buddy: John Ashton
Director: Karen Lamoureaux
