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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I'm at Creekside Theatre Fest's STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Look for the review later on @UtahTheatreBlog!
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New #utahtheatre review by @Theatre_Critics member @Russwarne for @SCERAupdate's TARZAN. 🦍
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/516079/swing-into-summer-with-sceras-tarzan
In this record breaking heat, Tarzan has the right idea to run around wearing just a loincloth. Does @SCERAupdate have a dress code for audience members?
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Our next #utahtheatre reviewer training is June 12 at 11 AM, and we'll be discussing reviewing theatre created by diverse artists. One of our special guests for this event is @davidjchavez, a member of @Theatre_Critics.
Sign up at https://forms.gle/LtBPT9WrhAbNWA1X9
For the first time in over a month, I'm reviewing a play tonight. Look for my review of @bluffdalecity's THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL soon on @UtahTheatreBlog! #utahtheatre
Help AOTC get back on its feet! #utahtheatre
Help us reopen later this summer with a remount of Hedwig and a new season this fall--we can't do it without you! https://gofund.me/d6eef8d9 #utahtheatre #provo #LGBTQ
Help us reopen later this summer with a remount of Hedwig and a new season this fall--we can't do it without you! https://gofund.me/d6eef8d9 #utahtheatre #provo #LGBTQ
.@planbtheatreco is doing a table read of my #newplay MESTIZA, OR MIXED today. It’s the most personal thing I’ve written in a while. All but one of the actors are Asian—all but two are Filipino. That’s a first in my career. Also…I’m wicked nervous. #playwrightlife #utahtheatre
The photo on the billboard is from @UtahShakespeare's 2017 production of ROMEO & JULIET. I wrote a rave review of the show for @UtahTheatreBlog.
The Utah #Shakespeare Fest is the first #utahtheatre Equity house to re-open. Curtain rises next month.
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/25371/its-a-tragedy-to-miss-romeo-and-juliet-in-fair-cedar-city
No spoilers, but this year's lineup of in-person and virtual shows is looking absolutely *chef kiss* 😍😍😍
Still time to apply - apps due this Friday 5/14 at http://greatsaltlakefringe.org/apply
#GreatSaltLakeFringe #GSLFringe #UtahTheatre
If @Hale_Theatre Sandy does not care if they hurt Utah small businesses or kill Utahn's, then we should not let them exist as an organization and business in our community. #utahtheatre
It's really upsetting that @Hale_Theatre in Sandy is allowed the benefits of a non-profit organization and receives support from the state of Utah when they are so blatantly endangering the community. 1/9 #utahtheatre
HOLY SHIT YOUR THEATRE COMPANY’S DOING SEVEN BRIDES? SHREK? NEWSIES?!?!?!!!?!!!?! 🤯...
... Utah. Please stop doing ONLY family-friendly Disney shows. I’m begging you. #utah #utahtheatre #communitytheatre