The Neato and Sweeto JUANITO BANDITO
SALT LAKE CITY–To all those fans who begged and pleaded with Pickleville Playhouse to bring their production to Salt Lake City, I thank you. I had the great pleasure of…
BLIND DATE is better than the real thing
PROVO — I’ve been reviewing for UTBA for over a year now. In that time, I’ve seen some good shows. I’ve seen some great shows. I’ve seen a few perfect…
Strong script lifts MISS EVERS’ BOYS
SALT LAKE CITY — In my job as a research psychologist, I am often required to consider the health and well-being of the people who choose to participate in my…
“Show me, don’t tell me” at UVU’s SECRET GARDEN
OREM — On Friday I attended Utah Valley University’s production of The Secret Garden. I got to campus about an hour early, and it’s a good thing I did. It…
MERCHANT OF VENICE offers lessons of value
PROVO — The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most complex plays. It deals with issues of race, the legal system, love, duty, mercy, and justice. So to go…
NOISES OFF is well . . .You know
Centerville — If you’ve seen Noises Off (either the film or or the stage version), then you know of Gary, one of the classic comedic characters in theater. He tends…
MARRIAGE GO ROUND is equally fun and bittersweet
LINDON — For thirty-seven years, the Valley Center Playhouse has been bringing quality, fun-filled, family friendly shows. Playing now until February 13, they are performing Marriage Go Round, which is…
Titus Productions presents MURDER ON THE NILE for a good cause
SALT LAKE CITY — Thursday night I attended by first production at the Sugar Space just off 7th East, a performance space I’ve been hearing a lot about. The theatre…
Desert Star’s CSI PROVO is worth investigating
MURRAY — One of the benefits with working for UTBA is visiting theaters that normally I wouldn’t purchase a ticket for, such as Desert Star Theatre. Given my tastes in…
Seeing black and white at PTC’s FIND AND SIGN
SALT LAKE CITY — In my high school theater class, we were taught that when a person wants something, they also—believe it or not—want its opposite. For example, I want…