Fish, sex and the lady in red: “boom” at SLAC
SALT LAKE CITY—If you’re searching through Craigslist and find an ad offering “sex to change the world,” you probably wouldn’t expect that to entail a catastrophic apocalypse, a mandate to…
Dreams Become Reality in “The Bent Sword”
PROVO — New Play Project is a unique and important organization. It gives individuals with ideas and aspirations a vehicle to express themselves artistically and gain feedback from audiences. The…
“Dancing at Lughnasa” Intrigues
MIDVALE — Soon after its 1990 premiere at Dublin’s Abbey stage, Dancing at Lughnasa took London and New York by storm, winning both Olivier and Tony best-play honors. It went…
Egyptian Studio Fills Important Niche
PARK CITY — Intense. This was the first word I heard from several audience members as the lights went up on Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, produced by Egyptian…
SLAC continues its “Angels” experience with “Perestroika” reading
SALT LAKE CITY — Tony Kushner’s epic stage experience Angels in America is a theatrical landmark. No getting around that. It’s an important piece to see and to study, to…
‘Uncle Vanya’ leaves unanswered questions
PROVO — Last week, Utah Shakespeare in the Park performed their latest production, Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. The company seeks to present abridged works to make classic theatre accessible to…
If you love classic films, BYU’s “Stage Door” is a treat.
PROVO — Something about theatre and film fascinates us as a culture; as an audience, we want to know what happens backstage and off screen. Part of it is our…
Mortal Fools’ DRACULA is frightful and delightful
PROVO — Mortal Fools’ Dracula is a perfect theatrical treat for Halloween—it’s fun, creepy, and just the slightest bit campy, and there’s never a dull moment. The indoor kitchen of…
Plan B’s latest premiere: “She Was My Brother”
SALT LAKE CITY — The 20th anniversary season of Plan B Theatre Company will kick off tonight with Julie Jensen’s She Was My Brother, a song of sorts for the…
“Bram Stoker’s Dracula” at Pioneer Lacks Bite
SALT LAKE CITY — There are certain expectations that come with holidays: moods and music and styles of dress. Halloween is no exception, as our culture delights in getting scared…