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Strong performances and tight direction compensate for an imperfect script in RINGS

by Johnny Hebda | Jun 19, 2014 | Reviews, Salt Lake County | 0 |

SALT LAKE CITY–Truth and lies, guilt and innocence, justice and mercy, and right and wrong get tangled up in the “rings” of life in this courtroom drama, based on an actual case in a small town in New Mexico. Rings is an...

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And here's the review! #utahtheatre
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/32408/sceras-cinderella-is-a-lovely-night

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Read @Russwarne's review of @SCERAupdate's CINDERELLA, which just published. #utahtheatre @Theatre_Critics
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#intermission at @SCERAupdate's CINDERELLA. Mounting a play during a pandemic shows that "Impossible things are happening every day."
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I'm at @SCERAupdate's CINDERELLA with my assistant critics. Look for my #utahtheatre review later on @UtahTheatreBlog!

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It's a big day for SLAC, as we unveil the programming for a unique "49 3/4 Season" with our first-ever virtual announcement! https://youtu.be/L6EIDh_vKHM
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Read @MarenSwensen's new review for @SackersonCo's #newplay, CHERRY WINE IN PAPER CUPS. It's #utahtheatre's newest safe theatrical experience during the pandemic.
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It's a lovely morning for theatre! You've seen us as you drive down main.... today come be part of the whole experience. Shows start at 11 am and 7pm! #timpvalleytheatre #utahtheatre #heber @ Timpanogos Valley… https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6nDiFgzhp/?igshid=1h59fdn3nxsgs

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Plenty of "quote bait" in that review. #utahtheatre

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of #TheMusicMan from Russell Warne of @utahtheatreblog. Tickets at http://scera.org.

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One detail that didn't make it into this #utahtheatre review: one ensemble member in the footbridge scene entered the stage wearing a mask. That's the arts in the time of #COVID for you!

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Read the review for @SCERAupdate's THE MUSIC MAN, written by our president, and @Theatre_Critics member, @Russwarne. #utahtheatre

https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/32325/sceras-the-music-man-is-a-comfy-batch-of-nostalgia

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Read the review for @SCERAupdate's THE MUSIC MAN, written by our president, and @Theatre_Critics member, @Russwarne. #utahtheatre

https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/32325/sceras-the-music-man-is-a-comfy-batch-of-nostalgia

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Going to bed after cranking out the review, which was very easy to write. #utahtheatre

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