Becoming part of Fringe – working on DISSENT
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND — As part of my own growth as a professional, about two years ago I discovered the field of Drama Therapy and the Drama Therapy Institute of Los…
So What is A Fringe?
In 1947 Edinburgh, Scotland was host to the Edinburgh International Festival after World War II. It was supposed to reinvigorate cultural life in Europe after all the turmoil of the…
Ground Breaking Next Step for St. George Musical Theatre
ST. GEORGE — It’s a project that has been years — even decades — in the making, and after turning a ceremonial shovel full of dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony…
Come Alive with West Valley Arts Season 2025
WEST VALLEY — Just a few short weeks ago the Utah Arts Community was shook with the news that the popular West Valley Arts would be closing its doors at…
UTBA 2024 Summer Festivals Preview
Summer Theatre has been the seasonal life blood of towns and companys across the country for centuries. Many now famous actors cut their teeth doing summer stock acting until their…
June 2024 Utah Theater Preview
It’s amazing how time flies when you are a theater fan. We are now half way through the year and just as is always the case we have another super…
Save the West Valley Performing Arts Center
WEST VALLEY CITY — The world of Utah Theatre Lovers felt shock waves yesterday when West Valley City Government announced that at the end of the 2024 season the very…
May 2024 Utah Theatre Preview
We had a ton of fun experiencing all that Utah theatre had to offer in April, and now we have a whole new month upon us in May. It’s a…
Utah April Theatre Preview
Happy April everyone! Our group of writers, critics and theatre lovers are so excited about the many productions we are going to be covering in the upcoming month in the…
Interview with theatre critic Russell Warne, UTBA leader for 14 years
DRAPER — Even though 2024 started just a few months ago, it has already been a momentous year for UTBA. Last month, UTBA vice president Maren Swensen took on the…