Salt Lake Acting Company - world premiere

May 07, 2025

Announcing the Cast & Creative Team for SLAC's Summer Show: The Secret Lives of the Real Wives in the Salt Lake Hive

Announcing the Cast & Creative Team for SLAC's Summer Show: The Secret Lives of the Real Wives in the Salt Lake Hive by Austin Archer, Olivia Custodio, and Penelope Caywood

Salt Lake Acting Company, Utah's Premier Professional Contemporary Theatre, is proud to announce the cast and creative team for SLAC's Summer Show: The Secret Lives of the Real Wives in the Salt Lake Hive by Austin Archer, Olivia Custodio, and Penelope Caywood. Building off the huge success of last year's alien-filled production, we're keeping the momentum going with this year's brilliant new show, jam-packed with SLAC-favorites, brand new talent, and unforgettable hilarity you won't want to miss.

With high-top table and Sky Box seating, group discounts, our reservation-ready Green Room and gorgeous new patio space, PLUS more jokes, songs, and shenanigans than you'll know what to do with, get ready for the best summer-outing in town, only at SLAC! The show will run in our Upstairs Theatre from June 25th to August 17th, 2025. Tickets and information are available here.

Returning to SLAC's stage from last summer's runaway hit Close Encounters in the Beehive will be Noelani Brown*, Laurel Morgan (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, SLAC's Summer Show: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood), Marc Nielson* (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!), Bryce Romleski* (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Elephant & Piggie's: "We Are in a Play!", SLAC's Summer Show: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood), and Robert Scott Smith* (Bat Boy: The Musical '03, Sleeping Giant, Saturday's Voyeur), who also appeared in this season's Bat Boy: The Musical as Dr. Thomas Parker. Also returning after a few years away will be Mikki Reeve* who last appeared on our stage in Silent Dancer and Saturday's Voyeur.

Making their Salt Lake Acting Company debuts in this run will be a stellar group of current University of Utah students made up of Kaden Conrad, Rachel Johnson, Tori Kenton, and Harrison Timm.

From Top Left: Noelani Brown*, Kaden Conrad, Rachel Johnson, Tori Kenton, Laurel Morgan, Marc Nielson*, Mikki Reeve*, Bryce Romleski*, Robert Scott Smith*, and Harrison Timm.

Joining SLAC's Executive Artistic Director Cynthia Fleming (Director/Choreographer) and Zach Hansen (Music Director) on the Creative Team will be a world-class group of veteran SLAC designers, including Erik Reichert (Set Designer), Jesse Portillo** (Lighting Designer), Joe Killian (Sound Designer), Dennis Hassan (Costume Designer), Leah Brown (Assistant Costume Designer), Erika Ahlin Bird (Props Designer), Lucy Urquhart (Assistant Props Designer), David Smith (Projection Designer), Adriana Lemke (Fight/Intimacy Director), Jennie Sant* (Production Stage Manager), Tahra Veasley* (Stage Manager), and Bridgette Lehman* (Assistant Stage Manager). Returning from last year's show and their recent professional co-directorial debut of our World Premiere production of The Robertassey by Kathleen Cahill will be Hannah Keating (Assistant Director/Assistant Choreographer).

You can learn more about our fabulous team of playwrights for this year's production, made up of Austin Archer, Olivia Custodio, and Penelope Caywood, by clicking right here.

From Top Left: Austin Archer, Olivia Custodio, and Penelope Caywood.

Participants in SLAC's Professional Theatre Program for Emerging Artists will be announced shortly. The Professional Theatre Program for Emerging Artists supplies opportunities to theatre artisans in multiple disciplines to learn and develop their skills in professional productions. To date, SLAC has created more than 150 production-based positions for actors, assistant stage managers, assistant directors, and assistant designers. For more information on the program click here.

We can't wait to share more about this year's Summer Show! Stay tuned for more information, and in the meantime book your tickets today by clicking here, or learn more about the benefits of becoming a SLAC Subscriber and receive a discount on your tickets (and support SLAC!) when you subscribe.

See you soon! ☀️☀️☀️

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
**Represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA 829 of the IATSE.

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August 26, 2024

The Robertassey

February 5th - March 2nd
World Premiere

Published in 2024-2025 Season

September 21, 2020

Four Women Talking About the Man Under the Sheet

by Elaine Jarvik

Now Opening SLAC's 50th Season!

September 29 – October 31, 2021

Streaming on SLAC Digital from October 20 – 31, 2021

Published in 2021-2022 Season

September 21, 2020

Alabaster

by Audrey Cefaly

May 10 – May 30, 2021

STREAMING via SLAC Digital

$20 for 48-hour streaming window | Also included as part of SLAC season subscription.

The inhabitants of a small farm in Alabaster, Alabama are no strangers to destruction and loss. But when an outsider arrives to help them make sense of the past, they must confront their mortality and deal with the trauma head-on. Through laughter, tears, and even a couple of talking goats, Audrey Cefaly weaves a darkly comic southern tale of redemption that examines how one reassembles the pieces of a broken heart.

ALABASTER is produced at Salt Lake Acting Company as a part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Other partnering theaters are Florida Repertory Theatre (Fort Myers), Capital Stage (Sacramento), 16th Street Theater (Berwyn IL), Kitchen Dog Theater (Dallas), ShrewdProductions (Austin), Know Theatre of Cincinnati, Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis), Williamston Theatre (Michigan), and New Jersey Repertory Company (Long Branch). For more information please visit www.nnpn.org.

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Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Reanne Acasio.

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Published in 2020-2021 Season

March 05, 2020

Step Inside Rehearsals for FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET

Yolanda Stange, Colleen Baum, and Susanna Florence (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography)

Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this production has been postponed to a timeslot TBA.

From March 12 through 20, Salt Lake Acting Company is pleased to present the world premiere of FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik.

On the morning of February 21, 1895, the day after the great man died, Susan B. Anthony shows up on his widow’s doorstep. She is there to grieve — but is she also feeling guilty? FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET is an exploration of feminism and race, asking “what compromises should you make in pursuit of a cause?”

Get a sneak peek into a recent rehearsal featuring actors Colleen Baum, Latoya Cameron, Susanna Florence, Tamara Howell, and Yolanda Stange in the gallery below.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here or by calling 801-363-7522.

Yolanda Stange, Colleen Baum, Tamara Howell, and Susanna Florence (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography)

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December 17, 2019

Cast & Creative Announced for World Premiere of Elaine Jarvik's FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET; Tickets Now on Sale

In celebration of the 150th anniverary of the first ballot cast by a woman in US history, the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, and International Women's Day, Salt Lake Acting Company presents a world premiere from Utah's own, Elaine Jarvik.

On the morning of February 21, 1895, the day after the great Frederick Douglass died, Susan B. Anthony shows up on his widow’s doorstep. She is there to grieve — but is she also feeling guilty? FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET is an exploration of feminism and race, asking “what compromises should you make in pursuit of a cause?”

Clockwise from top left: Colleen Baum, Latoya Cameron, Susanna Florence, Yolanda Stange, and Tamara Howell

Comprising the cast are five actors who are all making their respective returns to SLAC. Colleen Baum* (COURSE 86B IN THE CATALOGUE) plays Susan, Latoya Cameron* (FORM OF A GIRL UNKNOWN) is Zoe, Susanna Florence* (FORM OF A GIRL UKNOWN) is Helen, Tamara Howell (STAG'S LEAP) is Mrs. Stanton, and Yolanda Stange* (SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY) is Rosetta. Baum, Florence, and Howell all revisit Jarvik's play, having appeared in the New Play Sounding Series reading earlier this year.

The production will be directed by Jason Bowcutt, with scenic design by Justin Ivie, costume design by Spencer Potter, lighting design by cade beck, sound design by Emily Chung, and stage management by Katelyn Limber*.

FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET plays SLAC's Chapel Theatre from March 12-22, 2020. Tickets to the special, limited engagement are available online, in person at the SLAC box office, or by calling (801)-363-7522.

*Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

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October 16, 2019

"Though She Be But Little, She is Fierce!": A First Look at FORM OF A GIRL UNKNOWN

Amanda Morris in form of a girl unknown at Salt Lake Acting Company (Photo: dav.d daniels/ dav.d photography)

Salt Lake Acting Company--Utah’s leading destination for brave, contemporary theatre--presents the world premiere of FORM OF A GIRL UKNOWN by Charly Evon Simpson from October 16 through November 17, 2019.

Amali is twelve years old, she is wise, and she is fascinated – by A Midsummer Night’s Dream; by her changing body; by the story of the children killed in the woods. With humor, magic, blood, and fire, this play is not your typical coming-of-age story.

Amanda Morris in form of a girl unknown at Salt Lake Acting Company (Photo: dav.d daniels/ dav.d photography)

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Leading the cast (in her Salt Lake Acting Company debut) is Amanda Morris*, who plays Amali. A resident of New York City, she was previously seen by Utah audiences in Lyric Rep’s A RAISIN IN THE SUN.

Daisy Allred, Aaliyah Ann*, and Bradley Hatch all return to the SLAC Upstairs Theatre, having appeared in SATURDAY’S VOYEUR 2019. They play Marina, Charise, and Finn, respectively. Latoya Cameron* (THE CAKE) and Susanna Florence* (PTC’s SWEAT) return to FORM OF A GIRL UNKNOWN after appearing in the workshop production last summer. Cameron plays Ma and Florence plays Dr G/Policewoman.

The production is helmed by Lark and WP Theatre alum Melissa Crespo, who also directed a form of a girl unknown workshop at Westport County Playhouse earlier this year.

Crespo is joined on the creative team by Shoko Kambara (Scenic Design), Alicia Washington (Costume Design), Jessica Greenberg (Lighting Design), Jennifer Jackson (Sound Design), Linda Brown (Specialty Prop Design). The production is stage managed by Jennie Sant.

FORM OF A GIRL UNKNOWN runs October 16 through November 17, 2019. Tickets can be obtained via tickets.saltlakeactingcompany.org, in person at the SLAC box office, or by calling 801.363.7522.

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

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August 30, 2019

Cast & Creative Team Announced for World Premiere of FORM OF A GIRL UNKNOWN

Clockwise from top left: Daisy Allred, Aaliyah Ann, Latoya Cameron, Susanna Florence, Bradley Hatch, and Amanda Morris

Casting has been finalized for Salt Lake Acting Company’s world premiere production of form of a girl unknown by Charly Evon Simpson.

Amali is twelve years old, she is wise, and she is fascinated – by A Midsummer Night’s Dream; by her changing body; by the story of the children killed in the woods. With humor, magic, blood, and fire, this play is not your typical coming-of-age story.

Making her Salt Lake Acting Company debut is Amanda Morris*, who plays Amali. A resident of New York City, she was previously seen by Utah audiences in Lyric Rep’s A RAISIN IN THE SUN.

Daisy Allred, Aaliyah Ann*, and Bradley Hatch all return to the SLAC Upstairs Theatre, having appeared in SATURDAY’S VOYEUR 2019. They play Marina, Charise, and Finn, respectively. Latoya Cameron* (THE CAKE) and Susanna Florence* (PTC’s SWEAT) return to form of a girl unknown after appearing in the New Play Sounding Series workshop production (co-presented by The Davey Foundation) last summer. Cameron plays Ma and Florence plays Dr G/Policewoman.

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The production is helmed by Ars Nova and Atlantic Theatre Company alum Melissa Crespo, who also directed a form of a girl unknown workshop at Westport County Playhouse earlier this year.

Crespo is joined on the creative team by Shoko Kambara (Scenic Design), Alicia Washington (Costume Design), Jessica Greenberg (Lighting Design), Jennifer Jackson (Sound Design), and Linda Brown (Specialty Prop Design). The production will be stage managed by Jennie Sant*.

form of a girl unknown runs October 16 through November 17, 2019. Tickets can be obtained via tickets.saltlakeactingcompany.org, in person at the SLAC box office, or by calling 801.363.7522.

*Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

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February 01, 2019

Full Cast Revealed for SATURDAY'S VOYEUR 2019

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Casting for the 41st-annual production of one of the country's longest-continuing parodies, SATURDAY'S VOYEUR, has been solidified. The annual tongue-in-cheek tribute to Utah culture and politics, written and created by Allen Nevins and Nancy Borgenicht, promises to once again pack a lovingly-irreverent punch for SLAC audiences.

2019's installment sees the return of SATURDAY'S VOYEUR alumni Annette Wright, Dan Larrinaga, Justin Ivie*, and Robert Scott Smith*. Making their VOYEUR debuts are Daisy Allred, Aalliyah Ann*, Bradley Hatch, Matthew Tripp, Julie Silvestro Waite*, and Jacob Weitlauf. Also joining the cast are Fiona Hannan and Madi Cooper, who made their SLAC debuts earlier this season in PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL and THE WOLVES, respectively.

The returning creative team includes SLAC's Executive Artistic Director Cynthia Fleming (director) and Michael Leavitt (music director).

SATURDAY'S VOYEUR 2019 makes its world premiere at Salt Lake Acting Company June 26 - September 1. Tickets can be purchased here.

*Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

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January 31, 2019

Casting Complete for the World Premiere of Kathleen Cahill's SILENT DANCER

Described as "dance/play/romance" by Utah-based playwright Kathleen Cahill, SILENT DANCER is a world of dangerous love, secret identities, maids, dancers, criminals, silent movies, and the most famous couple in New York--Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald. A groundbreaking theatrical experience which expresses the pulse, the change, and the infinite possibilities of life in America.

The world premiere engagement of the Jazz Age romance will feature Mikki Reeve as Rosie Quinn, William Richardson* as Michael Quinn, Darrell T. Joe* as Perry Branfield, Austin Archer as Jackie "Legs" Diamond, Alice Ryan as Zelda Fitzgerald, and Noah Kershisnik as F. Scott Fitzgerald. Completing the cast are ensemble members Jorji Diaz, McKenzie Barkdull, Savannah Roberts, and Makayla Cussen.

Comprising the creative team are SLAC's Executive Artistic Director Cynthia Fleming (director), Christopher Ruud (choreographer), Loren Ruud (assistant choreographer), Michael Leavitt (music composer), Martine Kei Green-Rogers (dramaturg), Dennis Hassan (set design), Nancy Hills (costume design), Michael Horejsi (lighting design), Jen Jackson (sound design), Joshua Roberts (projection design) and Justin Ivie (stage manager).

SILENT DANCER makes its world premiere at Salt Lake Acting Company April 10-May 12, 2019. Tickets can be purchased here.

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*Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

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