Boulder Ensemble Theatre's Copenhagen
Date: Sat, Mar 1, 2008
BETC is proud to present Copenhagen as our first show of 2008. Copenhagen invites the audience into a provocative conversation about the moral responsibilities of science and scientists, through a fictional account of an actual meeting between Danish physicist Niels Bohr and German physicist Werner Heisenberg at the height of WWII.
These two eminent scientists had worked very closely together for many years developing the physics that led to the discovery of nuclear fission. However, with Heisenberg having been charged by Hitler to develop the atomic bomb for Germany, these friends and colleagues find their relationship strained to the utmost by issues of morality, patriotism and responsibility. This rare feat of historical drama presents a gripping debate surrounding issues of scientific accountability and the practical exploitation of scientific discovery.
To further this conversation, BETC has assembled two panels featuring local experts from the prominent scientific community in Boulder for a discussion of the play’s themes. Local entrepreneur and philanthropist, Jared Polis, will serve as moderator, and the panels will feature such prominent and renowned local scientists as Carol Cleland, Allan Franklin, Leland Giovannelli, Konrad Steffen and John Richardson.
The production will feature the entire BETC ensemble, with Rebecca Remaly directing a cast of Bob Buckley (Bohr), Stephany Roscoe (Margrethe) and Stephen Weitz (Heisenberg).
WHEN:
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Feb 14 through Mar 1.
Two-for-one preview performance, Thursday, Feb 14.
All performances 7:30pm
Panel Discussions will be held at 6:00pm at the Dairy Center on Saturday, February 16th, and Saturday, February 23rd.
WHERE:
Dairy Center for the Arts
2590 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302
TICKETS:
$18 GA / $15 students & seniors / $12 CU students, ALL THURS 2-for-1 ($18)
CONTACT:
Tickets: 303-444-SEAT, www.thedairy.org
Info: Stephen Weitz @ 303-596-9387
www.boulderensembletheatre.org