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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New #utahtheatre review for @BYUarts's NORTH STAR. This free production tells the story of a modern African American woman who draws on her childhood during the civil rights movement to help her daughter deal with modern racism. Read the review:
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/512102/byus-north-star-is-relevant-but-needs-emotional-guidance
"A friend was in on a casting committee. A gay actor was being considered for a romantic lead role, but one of the owners said she didn't want the female actors to have to worry about 'getting any diseases' when kissing the actor. That gay actor was not cast." #utahtheatre
#utpol #UtahTheatre
You won't find me on here cheering about indoor events until everyone can get vaccinated.
Hooray! @planbtheatreco is back! Their first pandemic-era production, P.G. ANON is an audio drama that explores the stories of 3 women facing unexpected pregnancies. Read the #utahtheatre review from UTBA secretary @TaraNicoleHaas.
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/511961/plan-b-delivers-with-audio-drama-p-g-anon
New #utahtheatre review for @HCTO's DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS by UTBA president (and @Theatre_Critics member) @Russwarne asks whether the show "gives them what they want." Find out at the link below.
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/511650/ensemble-cast-shines-in-hctos-dirty-rotten-scoundrels
I'm at @HCTO to see DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. Look for the #utahtheatre review later on @UtahTheatreBlog!
New #utahtheatre review for @ZiegfeldTheater's FREAKY FRIDAY, the fun night out that many people have waited months for.
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/511410/ziegfelds-freaky-friday-is-the-musical-we-need
New review for @Theatre_WC's (@WestminsterSLC) radio play, GASLIGHT, an audio adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's 1938 domestic drama. #utahtheatre
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/511283/gaslight-its-all-about-perception
New review for @UofUFineArts's HENRY V, a production of the #Shakespeare classic that is both technologically and artistically innovative. #utahtheatre @UUtah
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/510957/u-of-us-henry-v-is-innovative-engaging-online-shakespeare
#UtahTheatre hiiiiiiii
UTAH. STOP DOING IN-PERSON THEATRE IN A PANDEMIC.
Oh man I just saw a bunch of people whomst I didn't know were involved with recent live performances that make me really sad, disappointed, demoralized, etc. Theatre is a cult. Y'all really don't care who dies as long as you get off the d list lol #UtahTheatre
New review from UTBA VP (& @Theatre_Critics member) @MarenSwensen for @CPT_Theatre's THE SECRET GARDEN. This abbreviated production is performed with face shields, but still retains a typical production's message & beauty. Read the review! #utahtheatre
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/510754/hope-springs-eternal-in-centerpoints-the-secret-garden
The 1st review of 2021 is published! Read why @Theatre_Critics member (and UTBA VP) @MarenSwensen says @HCTO's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is worth seeing. #utahtheatre
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/477578/ring-in-the-new-year-with-hctos-importance-of-being-earnest
It's time for our annual post about the excellence we saw on the #utahtheatre stage. This year, we're paying special attention to streaming shows we saw. Learn which shows from @Hale_Theatre, @SCERAupdate, @ZiegfeldTheater, and others made the list!
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/413935/utba-reviewers-sound-off-excellence-in-2020