A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is a summer escape in Tooele
TOOELE — This weekend I had the privilege of reviewing in Tooele for the first time in UTBA (and the first time in Tooele County since 2012) as I attended…
Get caught in the Trapp of HCTO’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC
OREM — “Doe, a deer, __________.” If you filled in the blank, then you are not immune to the popularity and charm of The Sound of Music. The original 1959…
INTERACT (X2) lets new talent shine brightly
LOGAN — interACT (X2) is an interesting theatrical event presented this year by Lyric Repertory company, a collection of new plays in progress, where the audience members are invited to…
DREAMING AMERICAN is a staged reading worthy of a full production
LOGAN — Dreaming American is a staged reading offered by Lyric Repertory Company this year as a world premiere of the play by Paul T. Mitri. The play tells the…
Give thanks for Lyric Rep’s THANKSGIVING PLAY
LOGAN — The Thanksgiving Play written by Larissa Fasthorse, is presented by the Lyric Repertory Company this summer as a staged reading as a comedic satire of the traditional Thanksgiving…
Creekside’s ROMEO AND JULIET: young woe to the 21st century
CEDAR HILLS — Not two households, but two parties, both alike in dignity. So suggests Creekside Theatre Fest’s opening scene as Lord Montague ascends into the audience calling “VOTE BLUE…
Syracuse’s BIG FISH is a family affair about . . . family
SYRACUSE — Big Fish, based on the novel and movie by the same name, is the story of Edward Bloom (played by Troy Hone in his older years and Keenan…
4 tips for reviewing plays created by diverse artists
Last Saturday, June 12, 2021, UTBA held one of its regular trainings for its reviewers. At some of these trainings, we invite outside guests to share their perspectives about important…
Creekside forges a successful STEEL MAGNOLIAS
CEDAR HILLS — Steel Magnolias is a favorite play because the script is so well written that it gives companies the framework to create enjoyable productions. The production at the…
SOMETHING ROTTEN! serves up a feast of nostalgia
PERRY — Sometimes I find myself feeling nostalgic for the 90s: a simpler time when we weren’t all tied to our phones like we are now, the music was excellent,…