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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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Performing Arts

“Vagina Monologues” Tells Women’s Stories

February 17, 2017

Upon the close of campus Sex Week, “The Vagina Monologues” will grace the stage at the University of Utah’s Post Theater. “The Vagina Monologues” is an episodic play by Eve Ensler which first...

Artists of Ballet West.  The Sleeping Beauty. Photos by Luke Isley

Ballet West Performs ‘Sleeping Beauty’ in a New Way (Review)

February 17, 2017

Executing Charles Perrault’s ageless fairytale through stunning costumes and superb skill, Ballet West performed “The Sleeping Beauty” with whimsical finesse during their opening weekend. Cast members...

Rosalyn Coleman (left), Betsy Helmer (center), and Anne Tolpegin (right) who play Jo, Amanda, and Mary star in the upcoming play at Pioneer Theater Company, Women in Jeopardy

PTC’s ‘Women in Jeopardy’ Paints Utah in Entertaining Colors (review)

February 16, 2017

Dentists, camping trips, fun runs and girls' nights take the stage in Pioneer Theatre’s latest production, “Women in Jeopardy," and after opening this weekend, runs through Feb. 25. The premise is...

Plan B: Virtue (preview)

Plan B: ‘Virtue’ (preview)

February 16, 2017

Plan B, a local theatre company known for exploring unique and socially conscious stories, will now tackle the story of Hildegard of Bingen in the new play “Virtue.” As an abbess during the twelfth...

Dollhouse is a collaborative project centered around the reclamation of femininity as power directed by Gretchen Huff (right) and Marissa Mooney (left) on Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Artist of the Week: Gretchen Huff and Marissa Mooney

February 15, 2017

Reclaiming the essence of femininity as a strength, “Dollhouse” directors Gretchen Huff and Marissa Mooney want to portray the message that femininity is something everyone can celebrate regardless...

SLACs Harbur Gate : Heroes Fighting for Hope (Review)

SLAC’s ‘Harbur Gate’ : Heroes Fighting for Hope (Review)

February 14, 2017

"They should know that their story is important and that theirs lives matter and that we are listening," said Tamilla Woodard, director of "Harbur Gate," in a press release. Salt Lake Acting Company...

Members of the University of Utah modern dance company perform during a dress rehersal, Wednesday October 7, 2015.

Doubling Professional Work and Degrees: Life as a Dance Student

February 10, 2017

Wouldn’t it be lovely if your university equipped you with all of the necessary education and tools to be successful in the job market of your choosing while also pointing you in the direction of internship...

Artists of Ballet West.  The Sleeping Beauty. Photos by Luke Isley

Ballet West Brings New Spin to ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (preview)

February 9, 2017

Ballet West is diving into the well-known story of Princess Aurora in their upcoming production of “The Sleeping Beauty.” Having graced the stage for the past 130 years, the story of Aurora and her...

Rosalyn Coleman (left), Betsy Helmer (center), and Anne Tolpegin (right) who play Jo, Amanda, and Mary star in the upcoming play at Pioneer Theater Company, Women in Jeopardy

Playwright Returns to PTC Stage with ‘Women in Jeopardy’ (preview)

February 8, 2017

Following three divorced mothers, "Women in Jeopardy" is set to feature on the Pioneer Theatre Company stage as their next show of the season, providing a fun and lively way to escape the gray February...

‘Utah Ballet II’: Thoughtful Contemplation in a Beautiful Compilation (review)

February 6, 2017

Five unique pieces; five views into what it is to be human. Albert Einstein once said, "We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we dance...