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Ambition Facing West

August 29, 2013

Young Stipan (John Hauser) and Miss Adamic (Adrian Egolf) in Ambition Facing West.

Ambition Facing West

by Anthony Clarvoe

A regional premiere production presented in Season 9

Oct. 9 – Nov. 2, 2014

Don’t look back. Three generations of one family move ever westward, restless, seeking. As they migrate from Croatia, through Wyoming, and onward to Japan, the land of opportunity keeps moving, and the past keeps catching up. This unforgettable family provides “an exquisitely rendered commentary on the human condition” (DC Theatre Scene). After the pain of saying goodbye, what wonders lie ahead?

View the Ambition Facing West production gallery.

“intricately woven and elegantly produced, performed, and staged” (Daily Camera)

“Each scene is self-contained and specific, the characters are richly drawn and full of life, and the dialogue intrigues.” (Westword)

“first-class theatre…BETC proves once again to be one of the top tier theatre companies not just in Boulder but anywhere.” (Boulder Weekly)

3.5 stars! “lovely poetry in Clarvoe’s writing” (Denver Post)

“a stellar cast, doing a remarkable job with a challenging script” (theatrecolorado)

 

Production Team

Director: Stephen Weitz
Stage Manager: Kassandra Kunisch
Assistant Stage Managers: Andrea Becker and Jon Schneider
Set Designer: Tina Anderson
Costume Designer: Brenda King
Lighting Designer: Andrew Metzroth
Sound Designer: Matthew Fischer
Property Master: Amy Helen Cole
Dramaturg: Heather Beasley

Cast

Stipano/Ivo: Chris Kendall
Miss Adamic/Young Alma: Adrian Egolf
Alma/Marija: Haley Johnson
Young Stipan: John Hauser
Joey/Jim: Benjamin Bonenfant
Mrs. Adamic/Josephina: Karen LaMoureaux
Father Luke: Casey Andree

 

 

Current Season Sponsors

  • Colorado Creative Industries
  • Cheri Belz, Architect & Realtor
  • Hazel's Beverage World
  • Noel and Terry Hefty
  • Peak Asset Management
  • SCFD
  • The Schubert Foundation Inc.
  • Karolynn Lestrud
  • CU Boulder Office for Outreach and Engagement
  • Artboard 12

Recent Press Articles

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  • Parent playwright development program accepting submissions
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  • Boulder Weekly: The greatest of all human blessings

Upcoming Events

BETC Theatre Truck: Summer 2022: June 9-Aug. 7, venues across Colorado  More

Chrysalis Ball: A BETC Fundraiser: June 12, at the Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster  More

(inter)Generations: Summer 2022 Session:
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BETC Writers Group: Summer 2022 Readings More

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Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado (BETC):
Formerly Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company


Named 2019 and 2017 Best Theatre for Adults (Denver Westword)

"Now in its 13th season, BETC has, in my experience, never put on a bad show. That’s not just incredible, it’s damn near impossible." (Boulder Weekly)

"Just put the dates for the rest of this season’s BETC shows on your calendar in advance so you won’t miss any of them. Do it!!" (Boulder Magazine)

"This is an excellent cast, working together as a sincere and talented ensemble, in a marvelous production...Now go get a ticket." (Theatre Colorado)
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