Dairy Arts Center

The Catamounts present Burning Bluebeard by Jay Torrence | JAN. 31 - FEB. 21
2026-02-08 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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Blending comedy, vaudeville, clowning, and meta-theatrical play, BURNING BLUEBEARD reimagines the 1903 Chicago Iroquois Theatre fire from the perspective of the performers. The piece is both a reckoning and a love letter—an exploration of why we gather, what we risk in live performance, and how theater holds us together in moments of joy and catastrophe.
Of the original Chicago production, Newcity Stage wrote:
BURNING BLUEBEARD represents the cumulative potential of theater as an art form: a poetic, terrifying, gut-buster tour de force that tells the audience exactly what this show is going to be—a deconstructed retelling of the 1903 Iroquois Theatre Fire from the eyes of the artists who worked on “Mr. Bluebeard,” the production that sent the theater up in flames—even while building the sense that this time fate may be averted, we might see the second act, and the victims of that fire could be saved.
Directed by Artistic Director Amanda Berg Wilson, The Catamounts bring their signature immersive approach to the work, transforming the Carsen Theater into a shared environment where audience and performers exist together inside the story. The result is a theatrical experience that is playful, unsettling, and deeply communal—inviting us to imagine what it means to care for one another in the dark.
Sunday performances on February 1, 14, and 21 will be followed by a community gathering. Tickets include food and drink, with options available for those with and without dietary restrictions.
To donate to The Catamounts please visit https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/TheCatamounts

Local Theater Company: Bad Books | Feb. 5 - 14
2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Bad Books By Sharyn Rothstein
Directed by Nick Chase
A concerned mother. A dedicated librarian. The quietest place in America turns into the battleground for a fiery debate about parenting and censorship that starts a chain of events no one saw coming.
Sponsored in part by Mark & Jamie Ragan on behalf of the Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC) and co-sponsored by Diana & Mike Kinsey
Co-produced by Curious Theatre Company and Local Theater Company, this world premiere production is part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Curious Theatre Company engages the community in important contemporary issues through provocative modern theatre. Learn more HERE.
Come Together Events

Thu, Feb 5, 7:30 pm – Denver Actors Fund (DAF) Night*
Fri, Feb 6, 7:30 pm – OPENING NIGHT
Sat, Feb 7, 7:30 pm – Post-Show Conversation w/ Betty Hart, Co-Artistic Director*
Sun, Feb 8, 2 pm – Post-Show Conversation w/ Colorado librarians* + Pay What You Will* performance
Sun, Feb 8, 7:30 pm – Pay What You Will* performance
Thu, Feb 12, 7:30 pm – Battle of the Bookclubs Literary Trivia*
Fri, Feb 13, 7:30 pm – Community Meal*
Sat, Feb 14, 2 pm – OUT Night*
Sat, Feb 14, 7:30 pm – Gal-en-tines 2-for-1 tickets* CLOSING NIGHT
*COME TOGETHER event. The Come Together program is Local Theater Company’s community engagement series. Come Together events are free and open to the public. If you would like to learn more about specific events visit: Come Together — Local Theater Company.

Life: A Delightful Show About Fear and Grief
2026-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Embark on a thought-provoking experience that will leave you feeling connected and inspired.
Life: A Delightful Show About Fear & Grief portrays the infinite need to honor the challenges and move through the pain served up by life, while maintaining connection, meaning, and love.
Blending comedy, storytelling, and spoken word poetry, the show explores the awful, hilarious, and utterly human experience of fear, grief, and ultimately acceptance. With humor and heart, this show offers a fresh lens on these timeless and difficult emotions.
Fear and grief are not just inevitable — they are sacred rites of passage. A catalyst for transformation and resilience. And they belong to all of us. This performance invites you into that shared space and encourages a path toward healing. Topics include addiction, loss, love, health, dementia, and more. Join us and experience the power of connection, compassion, and community.
“So many beautiful moments; they had the full attention of every single individual lucky enough to have been there to experience greatness in writing, character, and humility.” – Suzanne D.
”The show was nothing like I’ve seen before. There was laughter, joy, and tears at different times and each artist had a unique style of delivery that made the show engaging, real, and raw. If you are curious or intrigued, definitely make the time to see it. You will be happy you did!” – Jean D.
“I was honored to witness such a comical, beautiful, gut-wrenching, and passionate show! This was some amazing work. Thank you for putting your heartfelt stories out there.”– Leah D.
“Your performance was awe-inspiring. The entire performance of the 3 of you was one of the most moving emotionally I have ever experienced. From the depths of sorrow to the heights of laugher it flowed seamlessly and effortlessly. Ya’ll had the audience every second. Not a dry eye in the room. Brilliantly organized and choreographed. Your ending with the message of hope and love was more than perfect. Wow, I’m still enthralled.” – Bruce M.
Performing: Katie Mason, Elaina McMillan, Andrea Sodergren
Andrea Sodergren is a head strong powerhouse. Her drive for success is indisputable as evidenced by winning athletic competitions, conquering businesses, and jet-setting across the country for her wildly successful stand-up show, Moms Unhinged. But once she finally slows down and gets quiet, the emotions begin to flow. Deep love pours through as she remembers her late father, navigates post-divorce dating, and embraces empty nesting. This show has helped Andrea find her tender side allowing her to practice strengthening her softness and vulnerability.
Elaina McMillan is all heart. The kind of fluttering, optimistic, sweet heart typically found in the innocence of a child. This heart is her blessing to this world and her challenge to face, as she unfolds into the fear and grief associated with slowly losing her mother to Alzheimer’s, navigating her son’s fentanyl addiction, and facing the new reality of a chronic illness. How can this hypnotist, belief coach, and comic make peace with pain when her tendency is to move away from it? Hear her journey as Elaina deepens in the trust that she can be with ALL of life and still keep her sweet heart open.
Katie Mason IS soul. She infuses depth and intention into everything she does because she cannot be any other way. As a Poet Laureate and psychotherapist, Katie embodies a commitment to both spiritual and personal growth. When she shares herself, she brings a courageous openness to grief along with a grounded, authentic presence. Her gift to this show is to create space for others to explore and embrace their own truth as she shares hers.

BETC: Fireflies
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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A Valentine’s outing featuring champagne, roses, and a staged reading of Matthew Barber’s romantic comedy, Fireflies.
Eleanor Bannister is a retired school teacher and a model of respectability. She lives a quiet and lonely life until Abel Brown comes to town. A handyman and drifter, the smooth-talking Brown does more than fix Eleanor’s roof. The town begins to talk. Can Abel be trusted?
