A story told entirely by song, backed by an energetic rock band, Deep Love is a unique blend of theater production and rock concert. It is the tragic tale of a jealous lover's reach from beyond the grave, a story of love, loss and indecision where sweethearts become adversaries in pursuit of what they cannot live without. Heartwarming and heartbreaking, it promises to delight … [Read more...]
Children Perform Cat in the Hat for Salt Lake Acting Company
Five years ago the Salt Lake Acting Company saw a need for children plays presented as a professional production. This year their December selection is Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, adapted by Katie Mitchell and directed by Penelope Caywood. The story is a Dr. Seuss favorite. It’s about a cat who comes to stay on a rainy day and causes havoc in the lives of two chi … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Acting Company Takes On… Racism
A 300-year-old scarred oak tree inspires a story exploring who we are and who we once were, personalizing racial prejudice and its consequences. Utah has one of the highest percentages of whites in the nation, according to U.S. Census surveys. So is a play set in New Jersey which explores issues of race and racism relevant to Utahns? “Culturally, in Utah it’s very rel … [Read more...]