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Science Shorts

About the program

New plays. New research. Stories about how science shapes our world. BETC’s Science Shorts program partners scientists with playwrights to create original works that explore the intersection of theatre and science communication. The resulting short plays and science talks consider the human impacts of complex environmental science concepts, and expand public awareness of cutting-edge research.

This project was developed in part through the Art + Science + Action Partnerships cohort, a collaboration between the CU Boulder Office for Outreach and Engagement and Boulder County Arts Alliance that helps artists and scientists become facilitators of interdisciplinary partnerships to catalyze community action on interrelated environmental and social issues.

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Science Shorts is made possible by by

Boulder County Arts Alliance, CU Boulder Office for Outreach and Engagement, SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District), and Producing Partners Elizabeth Barrekette and Jonathan Steinberg

Past Science Shorts events

Science Shorts: air fire water earth

This Science Shorts program was workshopped Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at BMoCA.

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Science Shorts 2020-21

This Science Shorts program streamed online from January 21-24, 2021.

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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
  • 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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