Scene from Eugene O'Neil's Beyond the Horizon. Robert, a self-described poet will set sail tomorrow on a world adventure. While saying goodbye to Ruth, the girl-next door, Robert discovers his love for her. A shattering life-altering decision from the first act of Beyond the Horizon by Eugene O'Neil. With Jenna Kuerzi as Robert and Alice Hakvaag as Ruth. Jenna Kuerz is a Philly actor with a lot of talent. Alice Hakvaag is a Philly actor, writer and director.