Performing Arts Archives – The Daily Utah Chronicle

’Floyd Collins’ Explores Financial Hardship and Emotional Connections from 50 Feet Under

February 15, 2020

For the majority of the University of Utah’s Department of Theatre’s lastest production, what lies between a rock and a hard place is literally the titular Floyd Collins. Based on a true story, as a passionate cave explorer in the early 1920s, Floyd Collins (Derek DuBay) spends his ti...

Welcome to V-Season: ‘The Vagina Monologues’ Fundraisers for Local Organizations

By Hannah Keating, Arts Writer

February 15, 2020

“Welcome to V-Season” flashes in red on the homepage of the V-Day organization’s website. The “V” referred to here is not necessarily what we usually associate with the middle of February — there are no Valentine’s cards or red hearts here, only a proclamation to end violence ...

A Love Letter to Utah in ‘Singing to the Brine Shrimp’

By Oakley Burt, Arts Writer

February 14, 2020

Inhabiting the extremely salty waters of Great Salt Lake are vast numbers of brine shrimp. Measuring about a half-inch long, these tiny crustaceans play an important role in their ecosystem — feeding on green algae in the Great Salt Lake and providing a food source for birds. Brine shrimp...

Artist of the Week: Jessica Baynes

By Hannah Keating, Arts Writer

February 13, 2020

When Jessica Baynes was a freshman in the University of Utah Modern Dance Program, she suffered a traumatic brain injury when she fell out of a leap and landed on the back of her skull. Unbeknownst to her at the time, her experience with the relationship between recovery and movement would lau...

Artist of the Week: From the Page to the Stage, DiNucci Writes, Produces and Directs Her Own Play

By Kate Button, Arts Writer

February 7, 2020

Jillian DiNucci, a sophomore at the University of Utah and student in the Actor Training Program, has now written and produced her own play. Originally hailing from Boise, Idaho, she first got her start with a playwriting program at the age of 13. Now, after receiving a grant, DiNucci has ...

Going Backstage with Pioneer Theatre Company’s Podcast

By Oakley Burt, Arts Writer

January 30, 2020

Salt Lake City boasts a diverse arts culture scene that includes museums, live music, arts festivals and more. Yet, one aspect of the arts that is often overlooked by many is theater. Pioneer Theatre Company is looking to change this through their podcast, giving listeners a high-end and inside...

‘She Kills Monsters’ Delights with Foes, Friends and Fears

By Kate Button, Arts Writer

January 17, 2020

This article contains mild spoilers for "She Kills Monsters." When you think about grief, turning to a game of Dungeons and Dragons might not seem like an obvious coping mechanism. But, as Agnes Evans (Piper Salazar) mourns the loss of both of her parents and her younger, self-identified...

Gearing Up for the Grammys: Record of the Year

By Oakley Burt, Arts Writer

January 15, 2020

Awards season is officially in full swing, from the American Music Awards to the Golden Globes, and now, music’s biggest night is right around the corner — the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Airing on Jan. 26, the Grammys boast 84 categories to recognize the achievements of those involved in music creation. As a p...

Raasch’s Favorite Salt Lake Theater of 2019

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer

December 19, 2019

For many of us, the theater holds a place held dear in our hearts. We can find connections in the characters and stories on stage, whether they come to us through a song or a monologue. Salt Lake City is a rare gem when it comes to the amount of theater we have. Here are my top ten theater per...

‘Healthcare: Stories of Rebellion’ Opens a Safe Space for Learning and Connection

By Abigail Bowe, Arts Writer

November 28, 2019

What is it like to think about medicine as a student? One may picture the field as a realm of study, a set of STEM classes or late-night math homework. Another might imagine the subject in terms of political debate, or under the structures of social programs. It often feels natural to think about illness,...