Some UTAJ members are affiliated with other theatre web sites and media outlets. This is perfectly acceptable as long as Dave knows which other site(s) you are affiliated with. Members affiliated with other sites should be aware of the following guidelines:

  • UTAJ members may not publish the same content on UTAJ and another web site or media outlet. Any reviews or other content written for UTAJ may be quoted on another web site, but that quote must follow guidelines established for quotes.
  • UTAJ members may not use complimentary tickets awarded by or through UTAJ to produce significant (defined as > 100 words) content for another web site or media outlet.
  • UTAJ members may not state or imply that content on other sites or in other media outlets is sponsored or endorsed by UTAJ.
  • UTAJ members may not use their affiliation with UTAJ to advance their status or position within another theatrical organization without Dave’s express consent. In other words, UTAJ members may not justify use their their membership in UTAJ to join or advance themselves within another theatrical organization of any type.
  • It is strictly forbidden to use proprietary information belonging to UTAJ when working with other organizations or media outlets—including their own personal web site or blog. UTAJ proprietary information is defined as any information related to UTAJ that is not known by the general public. This includes:
    • The review schedule
    • Names and contact information of UTAJ members
    • Information (including contact information) concerning people and theatres with which UTAJ arranges reviews, free tickets, giveaways, etc.
    • These UTAJ policies and other guidelines
    • UTAJ guidelines and standards for reviews
    • Information about UTAJ operations and organizational structure
    • Technical information related to the UTAJ web site (including computer code)
    • Login names and passwords for UTAJ -related accounts on other web sites
    • Emails, social media messages, and other communication about UTAJ that occurs in a private internet setting (including the UTAJ Facebook group)
    • Structure of UTAJ or operating procedures
    • The UTAJ ticket pseudonyms
    • Any other information that Dave declares is proprietary
  • Members are strictly forbidden from writing any reviews of productions in Utah (including touring productions) for any other web site or media outlet while affiliated with UTAJ and for six months afterward.
  • Members may write reviews on their own personal blog if the text below is displayed prominently at the beginning of the review:
    • The following review is my own personal viewpoint, and is not endorsed, affiliated, or sponsored by Utah Theater Bloggers Association (UTAJ), of which I am a member. I am fully responsible for the content of this review. I was financially responsible for my ticket to the production. My official reviews for UTAJ can be found at www.utahtheaterbloggers.com.
  • Members may not write any non-review material about topics related to Utah theatre for any other web sites or media outlets that are aimed at a Utah audience without informing UTAJ administration. If the member hopes to produce material written for a national media outlet (such as Playbill, a professional theatre journal, etc.), it is a common courtesy to inform Dave or Russell to ensure that the member’s actions do not conflict with UTAJ policies or initiatives.
  • Members are permitted to mention their affiliation with UTAJ on other web sites.