Along with helping to bring the Little City Saturday evening concerts to the Green Loop Pop-up, Locally Made Locally Played on Wednesday’s, downtown events and activations Helmers is working to bring to THE BLOCKS later this summer and fall include: live music and artists to enhance the USA Climbing World Cup Boulder/Speed competitions at Pioneer […]
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Jerry: What made you want to pursue playwriting? Brandan: Writing always came naturally to me, as far into childhood as I can remember. During my career in the arts, including years of acting, I’ve found writing is the thing that I’ve got a real instinct for, and over the years I’ve leaned more and more into it. […]
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By Melissa Fields Change is not easy, of course, and so, with potential execution of the Green Loop still five to 10 years out, this spring’s Pop-up will provide downtown residents and visitors a glimpse into what a linear, mid-street park could look and feel like while also giving the multiple city departments that would […]
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Jerry Rapier, director: I know you don’t like to talk about yourself. This is the time to do that. Truly. I love you and I want to preserve what we can while we can. What inspired you to pursue playwriting? Jenifer Nii, playwright: I saw a Marsha Norman play at the University of Utah that […]
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By Melissa Fields February is, of course, the month of love. It’s also typically the last month of wintery weather in downtown Salt Lake City. (Come on, spring!) And it’s Black History month. For all of those reasons and likely more, we think February is a fantastic time to mix things up by planning a […]
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By Joshua Jones Did you know more people will watch Sundance premieres in Salt Lake than in Park City this year? Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center and Broadway Centre Cinemas will host dozens of screenings and for the first time, Megaplex at The Gateway joins as an official venue. But where to eat, drink, and […]
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By Melissa Fields Artist Jesse Meredith is curious; mostly, it seems, about why things are the way they are. His interest in people’s lived spaces led him to make Overton Windows, a photography-sculpture series examining how control and whiteness influence how many Americans live. THE BLOCKS recently sat down with Meredith to discuss his evolution […]
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By Melissa Fields After two years of cancellations, postponements and other COVID-19 shenanigans, the 2022-23 performing arts season in THE BLOCKS is, at long last, back to its colorful, talent-packed and thought-provoking normal. Though, in truth, ‘normal’ doesn’t do this season’s events schedule justice. As you’ll see below, downtown Salt Lake’s performing arts organizations have […]
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MY BROTHER WAS A VAMPIRE by Morag Shepherd opens Plan-B Theatre’s 32nd Subscription Series This piece also appears in the current issue of QSaltLake Magazine In Morag Shepherd’s latest play, siblings Skye and Callum love each other, hate each other, and need each other. Oh, and they can fly. MY BROTHER WAS A VAMPIRE is […]
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I remain committed to the idea that theatre for youth should be written by (or at least with) youth. Young writers can articulate their experiences truthfully, honestly, and in a framework that speaks to other people their own age. There is no worry about condescending or belittling young experiences. I am not saying there is […]
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