Terry Petrie is directing One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, UVU Theatrical Arts’ first show of the new year. Olivia Diaz: Why did the department pick this show? Can you tell us a bit about it?Terry Petrie: I really picked it. It’s a play I’ve always wanted to do. When I proposed it to the […]
“Trojan Women” was adapted from a translation of Euripides’s play by director Lisa Hall-Hagen. The play occurs after the Trojan war, which began when their prince kidnapped Queen Helen of Greece. After Troy falls at the hands of the Greek soldiers, the only citizens left are women. Held captive in a tent and awaiting their […]
“Catch Me If You Can” is a musical based off the 2002 film. Despite a thin and often transparent script, the Hale Center Theatre’s production is rich and colorful. The show began Oct 6 and plays through Nov 19. Based on a true story, it captures Frank Abagnale Jr’s life and is played by actor […]
Local coffee shops across the country were transformed into Luke’s Diner, a restaurant from hit TV series “Gilmore Girls,” in a Netflix-sponsored event October 5. The promotion served two purposes: to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the original show, and to advertise the Netflix revival “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” which will be […]
A board consisting of educators from UVU’s arts programs held a panel discussing self-sanitation in the arts September 27 as part of UVU’s Ethics Awareness Week. The focus of this panel was self-imposed restrictions. “Are there themes or content that are avoided in the arts because of the fear of offending or creating backlash?” Courtney […]
“This isn’t your grandma’s Shakespeare. This is more like your great-great-great-great Elizabethan grandmother’s super awesome Shakespeare!” said Kyle Oram, an actor for the UVU Theatre Arts and The Grassroots Shakespeare Company. The method behind the Grassroots company, is that they aim to produce the plays authentic to Shakespeare performance. The company has rehearsals for two […]
Utah is a described as a place for the adventure seekers and outdoor lovers. What about the students who would rather safely observe nature and not get their hands dirty from it? That is where zip lining comes in. Zip lining is described as being similar to a roller coaster, but with a fantastic view. […]
There are some who bemoan the lack of an exciting music scene in Utah, but the Timpanogos Music Festival could change that for good. Last summer, The Utah Music Association started the Timpanogos Music Festival as a way to bring attention to the local talent the state has to offer. This year’s festival was bigger […]
UVU senior Chantel Ficklin and current Grassroots Shakespeare Company producer Nick Grossaint are co-directing the first show of the theatre season, “The Winter’s Tale” by William Shakespeare. Q: How did the collaboration between UVU and Grassroots come about? CF: They contacted me after applying to direct for this show, and then they told me that […]