Q&A with the UTBA
Who are we? How can I become a reviewer? Awards?…There are a lot of questions starting to make their way through the digital grapevine and here is our attempt to answer a few of them.
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An emailed introduction to the UTBA
I’ve been hard at work this past few days contacting productions across Utah in order to send our reviewers. The response has been overwhelmingly positive and I think that’s because there’s a need in Utah for a resource of consistent theatrical press coverage. Granted, the large companies will get reviewed by the papers. That’s a given. But what about the newest community show that hasn’t yet established their audience?
Read MoreWho knew being a hillbilly could be so fun? Hale shows us how with their production of ‘April Ann’
OREM — April Ann is what the Hale Center Theater calls a “Vintage Hale Musical” – the production was written by Ruth and Nathan Hale, the founders of HCT, over 40 years ago. In light of the HCT’s 20th Anniversary Season, they decided to break out some old favorites to honor the Hales, April Ann being the first.
Read Morepublic urination is funny…but don’t tell FDR (UVU’s Urinetown)
OREM — Ok, So for those of you who know the schtick of Urinetown, bear with those who don’t; Urinetown is about a place where, in the face of a water shortage, the government has turned over to a large corporation the right to regulate water use, ban private bathrooms, and charge people to pee (and poop, which only gets one mention in the show, oddly…hmmm). And it is one of those broadly appealing, honestly funny, don’t-have-to-be-a-musical-lover-to-enjoy type musicals.
Read MoreHale makes an ‘Earnest’ attempt
WEST VALLEY CITY — I’ll begin this review by stating that I’ve never liked “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde. I hated the play when I first read it and I couldn’t believe so many people loved it. The odds were against me so I figured it must be a show you have to see in order to enjoy. So with that I jumped at the opportunity to see this classic at the Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley.
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Read @BryceIsaacson's review of @BYUarts's MANUAL FOR A DESPERATE CROSSING & LETTERS FROM CUBA, 2 plays about the refugee experience that are performed live over the internet by actors in different places. It's the most 2020 #utahtheatre show ever.
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/255558/desperate-crossing-letters-from-cuba-exposes-immigrants-plight
Check out this #quarantine-crafted #masterpiece we totally made in January! #SLACDigitalShorts #UtahTheatre #TheatreByWill
https://youtu.be/tUybWH2hzWI
Thank you @sonderimmersiveslc for the much-needed unique and dreamy experience! #thecarouselslc #utahtheatre #covidsafe #sonderimmersiveslc @dreamscapes.art @atthegateway https://www.instagram.com/p/CHoDcikhkeAFtLBElzlF97v0FG29UFSVu_pHdI0/?igshid=1k4byo864qgcx
#SaltLakeActingCompany #SLAC #SLACDigitalShorts #SLAC4934 #Quarantine #Pandemic #SociallyDistanced #Coronavirus #Covid19 #DigitalShorts #Shorts #Comedy #Parody #Online #Editing2020 #2020 #Editing #UtahTheatre #UtahArts #utpol #AmericanTheatre #TheatreByWill
Look at this project we did in January! Spoooky
EDITING 2020 by Nicholas Dunn
Directed by Meeeeeeeeeee, bitches!
Publisher: Mina Sadoon
Author: Jae Weit
Please to enjoy!
https://youtu.be/tUybWH2hzWI
#SLAC #UtahTheatre #TheatreByWill #utpol
With #COVID19 cases surging in #Utah, it is important to explain why UTBA is reviewing #utahtheatre shows during a pandemic. UTBA president/@Theatre_Critics member @Russwarne wrote a post explaining the situation and wrestling with the difficulties.
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/210639/behind-our-decision-to-review-plays-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
At 5:30 PM (Mountain Time), our vice president, @MarenSwensen, will be part of a group to discuss race and the American stage with @rduonstage. Tune in to hear this important conversation.
#utahtheatre
https://www.facebook.com/rduonstage
UTBA member Sam Rust calls ILLUSIONARY TALES at @byuarts "a fun night of Halloween-y plays and perfect for the season." Read the review! #utahtheatre
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/178117/illusionary-tales-spooky-stories-at-their-staged-best
Tonight is your last chance to see the livestream of “Balete Drive.” These students have worked incredibly hard to put together a great Halloween show—creepy and cool and magical. 7:30 MDT. #UtahTheatre #newplay Check it out for free: https://tma.byu.edu/IllusionaryTales
#utpol #UtahTheatre
BROWN BANANAS by Troy Deutsch
Directed by Meeeeeeeeeee, bitches!
Kid 1: Daisy Ali All
Kid 2: Mina Sadoon
Housewife: Julie Silvestro Waite
https://youtu.be/9Z-T0VcLSUA
#SaltLakeActingCompany #SLAC #SLACDigitalShorts #SLAC4934 #Quarantine #Pandemic #SociallyDistanced #Coronavirus #Covid19 #DigitalShorts #Shorts #Comedy #Parody #Online #Bananas #BrownBananas #BananaBread #UtahTheatre #UtahArts #utpol #AmericanTheatre #TheatreByWill
My Filipino/Mexican folklore mash-up “Balete Drive” streams tonight at 7:30 MDT! #newplay #Halloween #playwrightlife #UtahTheatre
You can watch for free here: https://tma.byu.edu/IllusionaryTales
#SaltLakeActingCompany #SLAC #SLACDigitalShorts #SLAC4934 #Quarantine #Pandemic #SociallyDistanced #Coronavirus #Covid19 #DigitalShorts #Shorts #Comedy #SomebodyDied #Online #UtahTheatre #UtahArts #utpol #AmericanTheatre
"THE NIGHT WITCHES succeeds with flying colors"
#utahtheatre #newplay #playwrightlife
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/154237/the-night-witches-succeeds-with-flying-colors