Direction makes HENRY V falter at the Utah Children’s Theatre
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Theatre is the most collaborative art; even the most basic shows require the creative input from several people. That is why it is remarkable when a…
Uncover the truth of THE PILLOWMAN
SALT LAKE CITY — A brilliant script by Martin McDonagh, coupled with excellent direction by Tiffany A. Greathouse, and performed by a talented cast, The Hive Theatre has an outstanding…
An animated history lesson in HEROES OF WORLD WAR II
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Heroes of World War II, an expository script by director and playwright Joanne Parker, offers a cursory overview of World War II tailored to and appropriate…
“What a piece of work” is UCT’s HAMLET
SOUTH SALT LAKE — For many people, watching Shakespeare is like eating their vegetables: it’s something that they should do regularly, but it’s not a pleasant experience for them. Like…
WINNIE THE POOH at Utah Children’s Theatre is tiggerific!
SOUTH SALT LAKE — A. A. Milne’s classic book Winnie-the-Pooh has thrived for generations since its publication in 1926—not just because the writing is skillful and witty, but because in…
IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY leaves you begging for more
SALT LAKE CITY – IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play presented by The University of Utah’s Department of Theatre is a hilariously gratifying and inspirational polished production. IN…
CASEY AT BAT is a real champion
SOUTH SALT LAKE — As an elementary school teacher, I frequently get the opportunity to share with children classic literature including Earnest Thayer‘s 1888 poem, “Casey at the Bat.” Thayer’s…
Studio 115’s ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD entertains and enlivens
SALT LAKE CITY — It’s refreshing as a reviewer to be able to see a show that doesn’t often grace our Utah stages. I don’t really mind seeing Joseph and…
Saddle up for THE TEMPEST at Utah Children’s Theatre
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Indians creeping around, cowboys drawing guns, and a grizzled prospector who stinks to high heaven. These sights from the Old West are on the stage at…
A “radiant” production of CHARLOTTE’S WEB
SOUTH SALT LAKE — I saw Charlotte’s Web with three of my delightful children, and they were nothing less than impressed. My six-year-old said, “It was great.” And my oldest,…