Review: Borderlands

Ex-Mormon and used car salesman Dave has some issues with honesty; namely, that he can’t stop employing it since he met nigh-divorcée Gail.

Directed by Jerry Rapier, Plan-B Theatre Company’s world premiere of BORDERLANDS boldly tackles the issue of stepping forward into unexpected honesty in a culture that can often, much to its detriment, subdue questions and doubts. Playwright Eric Samuelsen was inspired by “Braving the Borderlands”, a series of articles in Sunstone magazine. Authored by Jeff Burton, the articles open the floor to Mormons and their individual spirituality, addressing issues that are often ignored or swept under the rug in LDS culture. Continue reading

Review: I’m Not Rappaport

Herb Gardner’s iconic play about two New York octogenarians and their meetings on park bench is wonderfully brought to life in Holladay at what may very well be the last fully staged production from Holladay Arts Council. But what a great show to go out on. Continue reading

Review: An Ideal Husband

PSST! Hey guys… This is a great date show! Take your significant other, or even that cutie you’re currently interested in to this play. Why? The biggest reactions to this show on the night I saw it came from the ladies in the audience. Both laughs and cries. It’s a “chick” play, and you need to capitalize on it while there are still some performances left.
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Review: Lights… Camera… Murder!

Poison Ivy Mysteries’ latest offering is the story of the last day of shooting on a film, where tensions are high. You, the audience, are the extras and the story behind the film is leading up to murder. Continue reading

Review: Hairspray – Midvale Main Street Theatre

I know what you’re thinking… “ANOTHER production of Hairspray this year?” Yes, many have done it this season. From community theatre companies to high schools. It’s on the verge of being over done. However, this is definitely not the case of “you’ve seen one production of Hairspray, you’ve seen them all.” No. What director Tammy Ross creates with the Main Street Theatre’s production is a fun and original show, featuring some absolutely beautiful performances. Continue reading

Review: Greater Tuna

Wasatch Theatre Company’s Greater Tuna is a two-man show about the citizens of the fictional tiny town of Tuna Texas. Tuna makes Utah look liberal and was a favorite of President George H.W. Bush (two command performances at the White House), which makes it even more ironic. The people in it seem at first to be caricatures of small-town, close-minded rednecks, but as the play progresses you learn that there’s more to Tuna than meets the eye. Continue reading

Review: The Shadow of the King

I’ll start this out with: if you go to this, you will have FUN! (and even putting that word in all caps with an exclamation point doesn’t quite convey the level of fun you can possibly have). Mystery theatre style is a unique and wonderful theatre experience. It’s exciting to be able to interact with the characters and become part of the show, and even take a shot at solving the mystery. Continue reading

She Was My Brother

Julie Jensen’s She Was My Brother is the story of two 19th century American anthropologists’ encounter with a Zuni man who dressed, worked, and behaved as a woman. Based on real events and people, it presents an alternative viewpoint of transgendered people and relationships; revealing to us perhaps the most enlightened viewpoint by a people the white civilization considered at the time as heathen and backward. I felt privileged to see this amazing story brought to life on stage, and thank Ms. Jensen and Director Jerry Rapier for their efforts in creating it. Continue reading

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