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Guards at the Taj

April 19, 2017

Jihad Milhem (left) as Babur, Sam Gilstrap as Humayun. Photo by Michael Ensminger.

Guards at the Taj

by Rajiv Joseph

A regional premiere production, presented in Season 12

January 25 – February 18, 2018

At dawn, the glorious Taj Mahal will be unveiled for the first time. But for two hapless guards, sunrise will trigger a ghoulishly funny existential crisis that will shake their faith in God, the empire, and each other. Guards at the Taj is a dark comedy about two average men swept up by the beauty, carnage, and injustice surrounding one of the most famous wonders of the world.

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News & Reviews

“well-conceived and excellently acted” (Westword Magazine)

“This production poses resonant questions about the relationship of powerful patrons and artists, of imperial (and imperious) leaders and regular folk. It asks, where does beauty reside in this complex mix?” (Denver Post)

Production Team

Director: Stephen Weitz
Stage Manager: Rick Mireles
Assistant Director: Jenna Moll Reyes
Set Designer: Ron Mueller
Costume Designer: Katie Horney
Lighting Designer: Jacob M. Welch
Sound Designer: Daniel Horney
Fight Director: Benaiah Anderson
Crafts Artisan: Anneke Ciup

Cast

Babur: Jihad Milhem
Hamayun: Sam Gilstrap

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

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Upcoming Events

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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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