This special online event will feature readings of four short plays by Colorado playwrights, and four short talks by the scientists who inspired their work. Supported by CU’s Nature, Environment, Science & Technology (NEST) Studio for the Arts program, and with Producing Partners Elizabeth Barrekette & Jonathan Steinberg.

The Science Shorts program will be streaming online January 21-24, 2021!

After watching the plays and talks online at your convenience during the streaming window, join us at 4 p.m. Sunday, January 24 for a conversation with the playwrights and scientists.

Registration is FREE for the viewing and for the Zoom live event. All registrants will receive the streaming link when it becomes available on January 21, and can opt in to receive the Zoom link for the 1/24 event.

Science Shorts Creative Teams:

Mausim
Written by: 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
Written by: 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
Written by: 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