Inside Tuacahn’s Les Misérables with Director Sarah Hartmann
IVINS — It is an exceptional challenge to conquer at an epic scale. Directing in Utah’s largest capacity venue, against the majestic red rocks certainly qualifies for that. So does…
SCERA Hosts UTAJ Staff for Semi-Annual Training
OREM — At least once a year, and more often when great opportunities arise, Utah Theatre Arts Journal (UTAJ) takes the opportunity to be hosted by Utah Theatre companies for…
Kayenta’s Miranda Wright Spotlights the 4th Year of New Play Lab
ST. GEORGE — Coming back to the red rocks to serve as the executive director for the Center for the Arts at Kayenta was a full circle moment fo r…
TUACAHN’S GREASE is a Summer Dream
IVINS — Grease cruised into Broadway in the Canyon this weekend as the third show of the summer outdoor repertory season. The creation of Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Grease…
Mapleton’s Inaugural Production CINDERELLA Creates a Classic
MAPLETON — One of my favorite things about the story of Cinderella is how it consistently has a new start – and it’s never on the same foot. At first,…
1776 in Heber’s Historic Building a Triumph for TVT
HEBER CITY — Despite the firework restrictions across the state muting celebrations for the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, Americana is on full display across Utah stages, and nowhere…
Interview with Utah Story Center Founder Chris Hults
PLEASANT GROVE — Children’s theatre is often discussed in terms of its audience: young people, families, school groups, first-time theatergoers. But for Chris Hults, director of A Year with Frog…
Grief and Goodness in RABBIT HOLE at Creekside Theatre Fest
PLEASANT GROVE — Is there a right way to do an impossible thing? How do you grieve separation, death and loss? David Lindsey-Abaire’s 5-time tony winning play Rabbit Hole centers…
The Ruth’s ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Runs Deep
PLEASANT GROVE — At the end of each year, we do a series of articles discussing some of the most excellent work in the state. You’ll want to revisit this…
USU Scholar Ups Accessibility in CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
LOGAN — When Paige Monson walks into a theater — or any public space, for that matter — she isn’t simply taking in the ambiance. She is running a quiet…