WILLY WONKA is a world of pure juxtaposition
OREM — As a piece of theatre for young audiences, the SCERA’s production of Willy Wonka is a success. For everyone else, though, it is a show worth skipping. Willy…
Parker Theatre’s CINDERELLA is a brief, enjoyable outing
SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY — Bravely daring the stifling atmosphere of Covid-19 (the possibly-deadly-but-maybe-not-depending-on-many-factors virus), the Parker Theater has worked hard to keep providing shows for the yearning theatre-going public.…
Looking for Meaning in THROUGH YONDER WINDOW
SALT LAKE CITY — Rolling into the second floor of the North Gateway parking lot, I was thrilled to be venturing into my first theatre performance experience in three months.…
Reminiscences about Chris Clark
Last week, my friend Chris Clark passed away after a noble battle against ALS. His death is a blow to the Utah theatre community, but his influence—through his students and…
THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL at the SCERA was worth the wait
OREM — The SCERA made a beautiful comeback from the coronavirus shutdowns with The Scarlet Pimpernel. The production was nearly ready to go at the indoor theater back in March,…
THE CORONA CONUNDRUM: It’s good to be back in the theatre!
SOUTH SALT LAKE — I have not seen a live play since the beginning of March. I think this longest I have gone without live theatre in perhaps a decade.…
Quarantine Coloring
The Utah Legislature released an updated version of their recovery plan yesterday, detailing new goals for the recovery of the economy. Governor Gary Herbert reiterated that we should still practice…
Stream AOTC’s ODD SHAPED BALLS while staying in
PROVO – While theatre companies around the nation have shuttered their doors, An Other Theater Company has joined the trend of streaming shows online. Although the COVID-19 global pandemic forced…
THE AUDACITY is a salve to a wounded soul
SALT LAKE CITY — The Audacity is a one-woman play written by Jenifer Nii and starring April Fossen. It was meant to be produced in front of a live audience…
Stream a Utah theatre production during your self-isolation
As the theatre companies reel from the effects of the coronavirus, a new trend has emerged in the theatre world: streaming productions. The New York Times has reported on the…