Full Color: A Bold and Authentic Premiere at The Rose
From October 24 to November 10, 2024, the Studio Theatre at The Rose will host the world premiere of Full Color, a powerful and barrier-breaking production featuring eight BIPOC playwrights and their personal stories. Each monologue presents a nuanced perspective on the BIPOC experience in Utah, with works by Tatiana Christian, Chris Curlett, Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin, Courtney Dilmore, Bijan J. Hosseini, Tito Livas, Iris Salazar, and Darryl Stamp. Performed by a talented cast of actors, Full Color delves into themes that are simple, straightforward, and deeply authentic, while challenging stereotypes and offering extraordinary insights into BIPOC lives. The performances will run Thursdays through Sundays, with ASL and sensory-friendly shows on select Saturdays. This is the third installment of Plan-B Theatre’s Color Series, following …Of Color and Local Color, and promises to leave audiences reflecting on the diverse and personal stories presented.
UMOCA’s Annual Halloween Bash + AIR Open Studios: Phantasms, Ghosts, Specters
On Friday, October 25, 2024, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) will host its annual Halloween Bash, this year themed Phantasms, Ghosts, Specters. Inspired by the Main Gallery exhibition In Memory, which delves into the fleeting nature of memories, the evening will also mark the opening of three new exhibitions by Ian Burnley, Jean Richardson, and James Talbot. Guests can explore the studios of artists-in-residence Holly Rios, Brooklynn Johnson, Kellie Bornhoft, and Sara Serratos. The night will be filled with activities including a cash bar, music by DJ Bo York, tarot card readings, and a themed photo booth. This festive evening offers a unique blend of art and Halloween fun—don’t miss it!
Ballet West Premieres Jekyll & Hyde: A Psychological Thriller on Stage
Opening Ballet West’s 2024-25 season from October 25 to November 2, 2024, at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Jekyll & Hyde promises to be a haunting and intense new full-length ballet. Choreographed by Val Caniparoli, this psychological thriller delves deep into the complexities of the human psyche, exploring the duality between good and evil. Based on the classic 19th-century tale by Robert Louis Stevenson, the ballet is as much a theatrical experience as a dance performance. Featuring mature themes of violence and sexual content, the production is recommended for audiences over the age of 15. Caniparoli’s choreography, combined with powerful music from composers like Chopin and Górecki, aims to visualize Dr. Jekyll’s transformation into the dark and desire-driven Mr. Hyde. Following the success of Dracula, this gripping production comes just in time for Halloween, offering an unforgettable dance experience for mature audiences.
An Evening with Percival Everett at Kingsbury Hall
On October 29, 2024, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, the Tanner Humanities Center will host An Evening with Percival Everett at Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah. Percival Everett, a Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern California and award-winning author of 25 novels, including Erasure (recently adapted as the film American Fiction) and the Booker Prize-nominated James, will engage in an unscripted conversation with University of Utah faculty members Jeremy Rosen and Rone Shavers. The discussion will offer insights into Everett’s prolific writing career, including his reimagining of Huck Finn from the perspective of Jim. Following the conversation, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Everett during a book signing hosted by The King’s English Bookshop. This event is a must-see for literature enthusiasts, featuring one of contemporary literature’s most respected voices.
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