OREM — Although Les Misérables directly translates to “The Miserable Ones,” I was definitely NOT miserable during this fantastic production directed by Laurel J. Barham and performed by Acting Up, the SCERA Youth Theatre’s award-winning high school company. Yes, I said high school, but don’t let those two little words deceive. If your jaw is [...]
A play at the Gallery Theater provides a delightful evening
March 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
OGDEN — Anyone attending a production at the Gallery Theater can look forward to a charming evening. The Gallery Theater is located in the lower level of the Eccles Community Art Center. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the building was originally built as a private residence, and the theater has since been used [...]
Of Tragedies and Sitcoms – UVU’s ‘A Doll House’
March 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
An Eye Opening Experience Indeed….Youth Theater!
March 26, 2010 By 5 Comments
‘See How They Run’ delivers a welcome blast of comedy
March 24, 2010 By 1 Comment
MIDVALE — Although ousted from the Sugar Factory Theater just three days before opening night, the cast bounces back and gives an impressive performance in See How They Run. The actors pull through with surprising ease, and ironically enough, the situation only adds to the humor of an already hilarious show.
Springville Players give a good effort with ‘Scapino!’
March 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
SPRINGVILLE — We all know the stereotypes and jokes surrounding small community theatre: amateur, hackneyed performances with no budget and even less entertainment value. However, walking into the Springville Playhouse, I was pleasantly surprised to find a quaint little theatre in the basement of the Springville public library. The small thrust-stage theatre seated close to [...]
‘Death…The Final Frontier…May the Corpse Be With You’
March 22, 2010 By 3 Comments
Shakespeare, but not quite as I like it
March 22, 2010 By 13 Comments
PROVO — Growing up with a father whose passion was English, literature and poetry, there was not a day that I did not hear a quote from one of William Shakespeare’s plays escape his well-versed lips. BYU’s latest production of As You Like It with a modern twist really did not fit with my expectations for [...]
Take a “Hit” with ‘Reefer Madness’
March 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
‘The Secret Garden’ at The Children’s Theatre
March 21, 2010 By 5 Comments
SALT LAKE CITY — The Secret Garden is one of the most beloved stories in children’s literature, and though many have tried to capture its essence in film and theatre, I have seen few that I’ve been satisfied with. This adaptation by Joanne M. Parker was one of the more honest and refreshing I have [...]