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THE UPSTART CROW PRESENTS Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee plays at the Dairy Arts Center May 3 – May 19, 2024.
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Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, Directed by Max Cabot
“An idea is a greater monument than a cathedral. And the advance of man’s knowledge is more of a miracle than any sticks turned to snakes, or the parting of waters!”
A science teacher in a small Southern town defies the law when he teaches the theory of evolution to his students. His case prompts a renowned fundamentalist politician/lawyer, Matthew Harrison Brady, to offer his services as the prosecuting attorney. To combat this, Brady’s idealistic rival, Henry Drummond, arrives in town to defend the teacher and to ignite a media frenzy.
Inherit the Wind is a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial, which resulted in John T. Scopes‘ conviction for teaching Charles Darwin‘s theory of evolution to a high school science class, contrary to a Tennessee state law.
Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee performs at the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, Colorado in the Carsen Theater. Tickets are on sale now at bit.ly/ or by calling 303.444.7328.
Tickets for Inherit the Wind are $28. Seniors and Students (with ID) $24. Thursdays ( Mar. 7th) are Name-Your-Price Nights: Since 1990 The Upstart Crow has offered the opportunity to attend classical theatre in Boulder for little-to-no cost. No reservations accepted; first come, first served. Donations gladly accepted. To purchase tickets for Friday through Sunday performances, visit The Dairy Box Office or call 303.444.7328.
Performance Times | May 3 – May 19, 2024
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 pm
Sunday 2 pm
Talkback | Saturday, May 11th
Ticketed patrons attending the May 11th performance are encouraged to stay after the show for an informal conversation with members of the cast.
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The Upstart Crow Theatre Company has been producing and performing classical theatre in the Boulder community since 1980. With over 180 productions spanning five decades, the Crow has entertained generations of audiences with plays seldom produced elsewhere in Colorado, if not the nation. The Upstart Crow Theatre Company continues this tradition with its 43rd season, presented in its entirety at The Dairy Arts Center.
The Upstart Crow Theatre Company is supported in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, the Colorado Theatre Guild, the Natural Funeral Home, and the Center For People with Disabilities in Boulder.
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The Upstart Crow Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
