Vintage Theatre presents “Becky's New Car” January 20, 2012

Vintage Theatre presents “Becky's New Car”

by Steven Dietz

Directed by Sarah Mae Johnson

Denver, CO - Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-struck millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works. Becky is offered nothing short of a new life…and the audience is offered a chance to ride shotgun in a way that most plays wouldn't dare.

“Becky's New Car” is that perfect blend of hilarious comedy and substantial weight, a story about choices and consequences that could believably happen to anyone." - Broadway Hour.

Vintage Theatre presents “Becky's New Car” January 20 through February 19 at Vintage Theatre, 2119 E. 17th Ave. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 ($20 advance) on Fridays and Saturdays; $21 ($18 advance) on Sundays. Tickets are available by calling 303-839-1361 or online at www.vintagetheatre.com.

The outstanding cast includes Michelle Grimes (Becky), Jim Hunt (Walter), Andy Anderson (Joe), Brian Kusic (Chris), Charlie Wingerter (Steve), Mallory Vining (Kenni) and Jan Cleveland as Ginger.

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Steven Dietz graduated in 1980 with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Northern Colorado, after which he moved to Minneapolis and began his career as a director of new plays at The Playwrights' Center and other local theaters. Dietz's plays range from the political ("Last of the Boys", "God's Country", "Halcyon Days", "Lonely Planet") to the comedic ("More Fun than Bowling", "Over the Moon"). Many of them, ("Trust", "Private Eyes", "Fiction", "Force of Nature") have as a central theme the effects of personal betrayal and deception. In 2010, he was once again named one of the most produced playwrights in America (excluding Shakespeare), placing eighth on the list of the Top Ten Most Produced Playwrights in America, tied with Tennessee Williams and Edward Albee for number of productions.

Vintage Theatre presents “Becky's New Car” - Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Jan. 20 - Feb. 19, Fri/Sat at 7:30 p.m.; Sun at 2:30 p.m. Fri/Sat $25 ($20 advance); Sun $21 ($18 advance). 303-839-1361 or online at vintagetheatre.com - Vintage Theatre, 2119 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80206.