Ambition Facing West by Anthony Clarvoe

Season 9

A regional premiere

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?

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“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)

CAST & CREW

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

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