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Penelope Caywood (Photo by Langley Hayman | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Penelope Caywood on Bringing the Transformative Power of Drama to the Classroom 

By Tervela Georgieva, Arts Writer April 2, 2022

  It’s hard to find someone who knows as much about youth theatre-arts programs as Penelope Caywood. Caywood is a teacher, actor, choreographer and the artistic director of University of Utah...

Aathaven Tharmarajah, Niki Rahimi and Carson Peasley in Illyria. (Courtesy Todd Collins Photography)

Sail To Far Away Lands in Department of Theatre Production ‘Illyria’

By Evan K. Beesley, Arts Writer April 2, 2022

  Get swept away in the University of Utah Department of Theatre's production of "Illyria." Based on the legendary comedy, "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare, this production will have you...

The cast of Matilda Jr. singing The Smell of Rebellion at Kingsbury Hall. (Courtesy Todd Collins Photography)

‘Matilda Jr.’ Displays the Importance of Theatre by Young Performers

By Evan K. Beesley, Arts Writer March 27, 2022

  Based on the classic story by Roald Dahl, the University of Utah’s Youth Theatre production of "Matilda Jr." at Kingsbury Hall, follows a young, special girl named Matilda who uses her miraculous...

Something Rotten (Courtesy pioneertheatre.org)

PTC’s ‘Something Rotten’ Presents Something Hilarious and Fresh

By Luke Jackson March 16, 2022

  When I review in-person events, I always bring a pen and notepad. Having something physical in front of me to record thoughts and feelings as they come always helps with my writing process. I’ve...

Greg Larsen (R) Corrine Adair (L) in One For The Pot (Photo courtesy of Hale Centre Theatre, photographed by Leavitt Photography)

Hale Centre Theatre’s ‘One For The Pot’ Will Have You Doubled Over in Laughter

By Evan K. Beesley, Arts Writer February 17, 2022

  "One For The Pot" written by authors Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton first ran on London's West End in 1961 for an astounding 1,200 performances to rave reviews. With an astounding provenance like...

The Book Club Play promo. (Courtesy University of Utah Department of Theatre)

‘The Book Club Play’ Opens at Babcock Theatre

By Tervela Georgieva, Arts Writer February 2, 2022

  On Jan. 28, the University of Utah’s Department of Theatre premiered “The Book Club Play,” written by Karen Zacarías and directed by Penelope Marantz-Caywood, at Babcock Theatre. The play...

Mark H. Dold on the Eerie Parallels from the Premiere of Talbotts The Messenger at Pioneer Theatre Company

Mark H. Dold on the ‘Eerie Parallels’ from the Premiere of Talbott’s ‘The Messenger’ at Pioneer Theatre Company

By Lee Kedem, Arts Writer January 15, 2022

  Jeff Talbott’s "The Messenger" had its world premiere at Pioneer Theatre Company on Jan. 14, and the play showcased the eerie yet comprehensible parallels between an epidemic that began in...

Elephant & Piggies We Are in a Play! promo (Courtesy Salt Lake Acting Company)

SLAC’s ‘Elephant & Piggie’ Is a Fresh Take on Old Lessons  

By Tervela Georgieva, Arts Writer December 30, 2021

  On Dec. 26, Salt Lake Acting Company premiered “Elephant & Piggie’s ‘We Are In a Play!’” as part of an exclusively-streaming experience on SLAC Digital. The production, based on...

Emeraldrose Hadik and Ova Saopeng in Masters of the Currents (Courtesy TeAda Productions)

TeAda Productions Brings Micronesian Culture Center Stage with ‘Masters of the Currents’

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor November 20, 2021

  Los Angeles-based non-profit theatre company TeAda Productions brought their show "Masters of the Currents" to UtahPresents Nov. 19 and 20, presented in partnership with the University of Utah’s...

Gold Mountain promo (Courtesy West Valley Center of Arts website)

Utah Shakespeare Festival’s ‘Gold Mountain’ Tells an Untold Story

By Tervela Georgieva, Arts Writer November 18, 2021

  The Utah Shakespeare Festival presented the world premiere of “Gold Mountain,” a new musical by Jason Ma, on Nov. 4 at the West Valley Performing Arts Center. Intimate and honest, “Gold...