PTC’s ALABAMA STORY weaves history, humor, and books into a winning tale
SALT LAKE CITY — A basic description of Alabama Story makes the the story seem like a serious play examining the injustices of segregation in Alabama during the late 1950’s,…
Becoming BARE: Actor John Patrick McKenna on life, love, and owning who you are
Utah Repertory Theater Company is a new and fearless player in the Utah theatre scene, producing and co-producing never-before-seen-in-Utah pieces like Bonnie & Clyde, Grace, August:Osage County, , and the…
Re-imagining “happily ever after” using Shakespeare: Christopher Clark on his new adaptation of The Little Mermaid
Utah Valley University has become a true example of quality theatre production with a mix of new takes on classic plays, unexpected adaptations, and brave stagings of more modern fare.…
MARRY CHRISTMAS: Playwright Elaine Jarvik on glad tidings and dramatizing the news
Plan-B Theatre Company’s popular Script-in-Hand series is back for the holiday season. MARRY CHRISTMAS, a documentary theatre piece, deals with the actions and reactions of the 17 days when same-sex…
Doug Fabrizio on why RadioWest and RADIO HOUR are an annual dynamic duo
SALT LAKE CITY — Plan-B Theatre Company and KUER’s RadioWest are joining forces for the ninth time this season for Radio Hour Episode 9: Grimm, a unique performance experience for…
I’LL EAT YOU LAST serves up good dish
SALT LAKE CITY — One person shows are not easy undertakings. A single performer has to be dynamic enough to capture the attention of an audience for sixty or more…
The Art of Getting Seen: Artist Grant Fuhst on his work for Plan-B Theatre Company
What draws you to a book, a movie trailer, or even a product? Is it the title? Usually. Is it reviews and the description? That is what probably sells you…
3rd Annual Rose Exposed hits “Home”
On one intense Saturday in 2012, the six resident companies of The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center came together to showcase all the opportunities available in their fertile creative home…
New Modern Classic Finds the ‘Fun’ in Dysfunctional
“Sprawling”, “ambitious”, “harrowing”, “fiercely funny and bitingly sad”, “blistering”- all descriptors of Tracy Letts’ 2007 critically acclaimed play ‘August: Osage County”. Heralded by critics as the first great American play…
Salt Lake Shakespeare’s MIDSUMMER mashup is too messy
SALT LAKE CITY — A Midsummer Night’s Dream is probably the most performed of Shakespeare‘s comedies. It is still very funny and accessible for modern audiences and seems custom made…