Take a tour of the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s prop shop
CEDAR CITY — Every year at the Utah Shakespeare Festival countless chairs, clocks, thrones, tables, sofas, and other items appear on the stage. And all those props have to come…
5 differences between Shakespeare’s Globe and Utah Shakespeare Festival’s Adams Theatre
CEDAR CITY — Since 1977 the Adams Memorial Theatre has entertained audiences at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Although the intimate setting and open air seating have made the Adams a…
Utah Shakespeare Festival gives sneak peak at summer shows
CEDAR CITY — Fans of the Utah Shakespeare Festival were in for a treat last weekend. Artistic and administrative staff used Twitter to unveil preliminary designs, give behind-the-scenes information, educate…
Winners of the 2012 Utah Shakespeare Festival’s Shakespeare Competition
CEDAR CITY — The results are in! Below is the list of winners of the 2012 Utah Shakespeare Festival’s Shakespeare Competition, courtesy of the staff at the Utah Shakespeare Festival.…
Swarms descend on Cedar City for Shakespeare Competition
CEDAR CITY — The Utah Shakespeare Festival’s annual competition might be the biggest theatre event in Utah you’ve never heard about. For the last 36 years, teachers and students across…
Utah Shakespeare Fest’s HAMLET “must not unwatched go”
CEDAR CITY — In a royal court full of glamorous women, elegantly dressed servants, and impeccably well mannered men, “something is rotten.” Not far beneath the surface of this high…
Actors really rock in STONES IN HIS POCKETS
CEDAR CITY — During the second act of Stones in His Pockets, the two main characters—who are extras on a Hollywood film that is being shot on location in their…
TURQUOISE WIND seems familiar, but has potential
READINGS / WORKS IN DEVELOPMENT: We love to see new work developed by Utah theatre artists. On occasion, we are invited to performances of pieces (sometimes still in development) that…
THE ODD COUPLE delivers laughs
PARK CITY — Felix, who “wears his seat belt in the drive-in movie,” is so uptight that even his hair is clenched and is a self proclaimed “neurotic nut.” Oscar…
The Veteran Newbie: Finding The Next Shakespeare?
I have a confession to make. Until a few days ago, I had never been to the Utah Shakespeare Festival. I know, I know . . . I can hear…