People Productions’ Grounded: Who is Watching You?

People Productions’ Grounded: Who is Watching You?
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People Production’s showing of Grounded, directed by Richard Scharine, is a play that will leave you questioning the “gods” in your life: Who is watching you on a daily basis? Who has control of your daily life? And how often does this endless killing—the kind that dismembers multiple people at the single press of a button—occur each day while we go about our routine schedules? This insightful production runs until Sunday, April 24 at the Sugar Space Arts Warehouse. … read more

Kingdom of Heaven: The Church of Latter-day … Drag?

Kingdom of Heaven: The Church of Latter-day … Drag?
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Jenifer Nii’s original musical, Kingdom of Heaven, explores the universal journey of self-discovery when a Mormon housewife discovers a direction that could forever alter her life and the lives of those around her: becoming a drag king. Plan-B Theatre Company will premiere this unique production on March 31. … read more

The Practice of Suspense and Faith: URTC’s Doubt: A Parable

The Practice of Suspense and Faith: URTC’s Doubt: A Parable
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Suspicion is a feeling universal to humans. It sinks in slowly, starting with a single moment of doubt. Once suspicion arises within us, it is nearly impossible to close our doors to it until we have what we’ve been looking for: the truth. Doubt, written by John Patrick Shanley, throws its audience into the world of suspicion and mystery by setting us into the St. Nicholas Catholic Church and School in The Bronx, New York. … read more

If the Truth Isn’t Funny, Make it Up:  An Interview with RuPaul’s Russian Contestant Katya

If the Truth Isn’t Funny, Make it Up: An Interview...
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Performers around the world are usually known for a specific feature or characteristic: good looks, intelligence, kindness, talent, passion or hard work. However, RuPaul’s Season 7 Russian Queen, Katya Zamolodchikova, is known by her fans and friends to hone all these qualities and more. Between hilarious performances—like her famous Abe Lincoln look—and her ability to improvise regardless of circumstance, Katya is the drag queen to take notes from! … read more

The Power of Family Feuds: Sonia and Masha and Spike Presented by Wasatch Theatre

The Power of Family Feuds: Sonia and Masha and Spike...
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Wasatch Theatre Company has never disappointed me with their performances. Their directors are dedicated, the actors are top-notch and the designers succeed in making the play and director’s vision a reality. … read more

Retail Hell: Plan-B’s Premiere Production of Booksmart

Retail Hell: Plan-B’s Premiere Production of Booksmart
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Booksmart is only here for two weeks. Grab your tickets at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center ASAP and check out the rest of Plan-B Theatre Company’s lineup for this year. This is a dedicated group of designers, producers and performers that will give you a show to remember. … read more

Disease as Commodity: Utah Presents Mercy Killers

Disease as Commodity: Utah Presents Mercy Killers
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Mercy Killers isn’t simply a call to action concerning our healthcare system. It also questions whether or not we should still believe in the American Dream. … read more

The Bride of Frankenstein: An Adaptation by Sackerson Productions

The Bride of Frankenstein: An Adaptation by Sackerson Productions
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As a long-time lover of Frankenstein and classic horror, I was pretty skeptical about how The Bride Of Frankenstein would turn out. … read more

Familia: An Interview with Ella Mendoza

Familia: An Interview with Ella Mendoza
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In the past couple of years, Utah has incubated many fantastic local organizations that help Utah residents in various ways, but few are quite as badass as Utah’s Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement. … read more

An Evening with Cancer: Reviewing “Wit” by Wasatch Theatre

An Evening with Cancer: Reviewing “Wit” by Wasatch Theatre
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Wit was one of the most exceptional, beautiful productions I’ve seen in a long time. I don’t remember the last time I cried so much and laughed so hard. … read more