“The Night Heron.” In an isolated cabin, a gardener with a secret is recording horticulture tips when his roommate arrives to announce the solution to all their problems – if only they can write a good poem. A mystery by Jez Butterworth (“Mojo”). 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays through Nov. 10 at the Phoenix Theatre, 1124 Santa Fe Drive. $19 (2-for-1 Thursdays); 303-300-2210 or
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“The Deep Beep-Beep: Eight Short Plays about Sputnik.” This commissioned production by Theatre Company of Lafayette explores how the launch of a basketball- sized orb 50 years ago changed the 20th century. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 (plus 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 and 2 p.m. Oct. 21) at 300 E. Simpson St. $12-$15 (720-209-2154 or .).
“Three Directions.” Three short plays by Denver’s David McClinton, each dealing with characters who find themselves in unusual and not entirely realistic situations. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Nov. 17 at the First Divine Science Church, 1400 Williams St. $10-$15. Info: E-mail brookscenterarts@yahoo.com.- John Moore
