Posts by Jerry Rapier
Wallace, Jerry, Jenifer, and Carleton
This play felt incredibly specific in 2010 but now it feels like Jenifer wrote this astonishing piece of literature earlier today for this moment, this evening. It feels urgent.
Read MoreJenifer Nii’s work graces the Plan‑B Theatre stage one final time with the revival of her 2010 play FIRE!
FIRE! is a play for now, connecting two Utah writers of color separated by a century, the careers of both cut tragically short. Revisiting Jenifer’s first work as her final Plan-B production is a fitting farewell to a barrier-breaking writer in conversation with and celebration of another.
Read More14th Annual Edward Lewis Theatre Festival
Featuring a sneak peek of Carleton Bluford in Jenifer Nii’s FIRE!
Read MoreDarryl Stamp’s GO HOME COME BACK is heartfelt, thought-provoking, and personal
I hope audiences who see GO HOME COME BACK will consider that, since we don’t know what tomorrow brings, it’s incumbent upon us to embrace those we love, strengthen our friendships, and act with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness before our lives end.
Read MoreMorag Shepherd: If you can’t laugh at tragedy, then you’re in trouble
This post also appears in the current issue of Catalyst Magazine.
Read MoreSAY ABORTION, ON STAGE
True abortion stories gathered by Planned Parenthood Association of Utah from Utahns who have had abortions. A co-production of An Other Theater Co., Plan-B Theatre, PYGmalion Productions, and Planned Parenthood Association of Utah.
Read MoreMaryBeth Jarvis Clark: I’m still a beginner, but you know what else I am now? A playwright.
Birthday Suit(e). Birthday Suit. Birthday Suite. We don’t know which company will read it which way. But we do know we’ll have a great time figuring it out with you as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center!
Read MoreMelissa Leilani Larson on creating MESTIZA, or MIXED
The truth is simple: If I want to see myself represented, I need to represent myself.
Read MoreIris Salazar on Creating AFTERSHOCK
This post also appears in the current issue of QSaltLake.
Read MoreCarleton Bluford on Creating THE CLEAN-UP PROJECT
This post also appears in the current issue of QSaltLake.
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