8 brief plays tonight at UVU’s SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE
OREM – For the twelfth year in a row, Utah Valley University is presenting their Short Attention Span Theatre, and…
LILLY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE: an exciting immersive play for kids
OREM — Children’s literature translates in vibrant style to UVU’s Noorda Stage in their most recent production, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,…
UVU’s CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE is a strong introduction to epic theatre
OREM — Bertolt Brecht sought to evoke social change with his plays, the content of which often broached political subjects. Brectht…
UTBA reviewers sound off: EXCELLENCE IN 2013
It’s been another busy year for UTBA. In 2013 we reviewed 223 productions—our second-highest annual total. From Garden City to…
Join the party at THE FARLEY FAMILY CHRISTMAS
OREM — This Christmas season you’ll hopefully get to spend some time with your families. I imagine there may be some…
UVU’s JACK FROST has an authentic Russian flavor
OREM — In an era of pervasive technology, it is easy for people to lose touch with their cultural roots. Old…
A sincere NEXT TO NORMAL from UVU
OREM — Next to Normal is a show I’ve seen many times. It has its own place in my heart, nestled…
A rocky script topples THE STORY STONE
OREM — The ambiance before The Story Stone is quite soothing. Actors mill about the theatre-in-the-round space and musicians play…
Historical characters unite for DIALOGUES
OREM — What do Socrates, Anne Frank, Malcolm X, Joan of Arc, Joseph Smith, Roza Robota, and Bobby Sands have in…
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN could do better
SUNDANCE — Incredibly, this summer’s Sundance Summer Theatre show was my first exposure to the classic Irving Berlin musical, Annie…