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Science Shorts: air fire water earth

Shaping the world through science and storytelling.

About the show

BETC’s “Science Shorts” program pairs playwrights with researchers to create original short plays addressing environmental science issues. This year’s topics: air quality, near-earth space debris, and wildfire recovery and resilience strategies. Join us as we celebrate the work of this season’s scientists and playwrights.

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Date and time

A staged reading and interactive educational workshop will be held in-person on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. at BMoCA, 1750 13th St., Boulder.

Pricing and registration

Presented free of charge with the generous support of community organizations, sponsors, and donors. If you can, we invite you to give what you will to keep this program going. Whether it’s $5 or $100, every dollar brings great theatre to Colorado communities. Give what you will at betc.org/gwyw

“Science Shorts: air fire water earth” was made possible 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

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
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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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