| Well-told stories can have quite an effect on an | | | | performance is not quickly forgotten and is usually |
| audience. They create a getaway from the | | | | praised for years to come. |
| normal activities of life and offer the hope that | | | | Utah musical theatre boasts a variety of different |
| something more epic, important, and exciting is | | | | shows that are playing throughout northern Utah. |
| waiting right around the corner. We seem to be | | | | You can find these shows at many different |
| able to relate to characters that have flaws, | | | | places, including Perry Utah. In many places |
| show weaknesses, and are looking for something | | | | community theatres are a great option because |
| greater than themselves. Musicals and plays are | | | | they are inexpensive and they highlight local talent |
| able to tell these stories through song, dance, | | | | from your own area. These are fun because you |
| dialogue, and great perfomances. | | | | can relax during the entertainment while still |
| Most performing arts come in two categories, | | | | supporting your local actors. |
| comedy or tragedy. A tragedy always has a hero | | | | When it comes to Utah musical theatre, there are |
| that falls, while a comedy involves a lot of satire | | | | many great community theaters to look into to |
| and irony. Most other types of shows (romance, | | | | find great performances. There are theatres in |
| action, horror) all still fall between these two | | | | Salt Lake, St. George, Ogden, Provo and Perry |
| rather large confines. Live action performances of | | | | Utah. Just remember that art is our heritage, and |
| these situations can provide hours of | | | | theater is a vital part of it. |
| entertainment and lasting memories. A great | | | | |