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An Iliad

January 1, 2017

Chris Kendall in An Iliad (photo: Michael Ensminger)

An Iliad

by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare
based on Homer’s The Iliad, translated by Robert Fagles 

A regional premiere production, presented in Season 11

February 2 – 26, 2017  

In this spellbinding one-person retelling of Homer’s epic poem, the ancient tale of the Trojan War collides with our contemporary compulsion toward violence. Our storyteller, The Poet, who is fated to tell this tale throughout history, weaves a breathtaking story full of poetry and humor, heroism and horror.

View the An Iliad production photo gallery.

News & Reviews

FOUR STARS! “Chris Kendall’s performance as The Poet in this one-man show is awe-provoking.” (Denver Post)

“Like the Iliad itself, the play tells a cracking good story.” (Westword)

“Chris Kendall, as The Poet, delivers a performance as stunning and emotion-packed as the poem itself” (ColoradoDrama.com)

Production Team

Director: Stephen Weitz
Stage Manager: Maxie Bilyeu
Set Designer: Ron Mueller
Costume Designer: Brenda King
Lighting Designer: Richard Spomer
Sound Designer: Daniel Horney

Cast

The Poet: Chris Kendall

Current Season Sponsors

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

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  • Boulder Magazine Review “Fourteen Funerals”

Upcoming Events

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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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