Salt Lake Acting Company - world premiere

February 5th - March 2nd
World Premiere

by Elaine Jarvik

Now Opening SLAC's 50th Season!

September 29 – October 31, 2021 

Streaming on SLAC Digital from October 20 – 31, 2021

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.

Photo Gallery

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

• Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Reanne Acasio. Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Reanne Acasio.
• Charlotte Munson models makeup design by Kelly Donahue (applied by Jolie Traylor) as she prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Munson. Charlotte Munson models makeup design by Kelly Donahue (applied by Jolie Traylor) as she prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Munson.
• An at-home setup for filming Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Munson. An at-home setup for filming Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Munson.
• Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Reanne Acasio. Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Reanne Acasio.
• Tamiyka White prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Tamiyka White. Tamiyka White prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Tamiyka White.
• Tamiyka White prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Tamiyka White. Tamiyka White prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Tamiyka White.
• Tamiyka White prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Tamiyka White. Tamiyka White prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Tamiyka White.
• Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Reanne Acasio. Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Reanne Acasio.
• Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Reanne Acasio. Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Reanne Acasio.
• Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Reanne Acasio. Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Reanne Acasio.
• Charlotte Munson and makeup assistant Jolie Traylor prepare to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Munson. Charlotte Munson and makeup assistant Jolie Traylor prepare to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Munson.
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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)

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

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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• Aalliyah Ann Aalliyah Ann
• Annette Wright Annette Wright
• Bradley Hatch Bradley Hatch
• Daisy Allred Daisy Allred
• Dan Larrinaga Dan Larrinaga
• Fiona Hannan Fiona Hannan
• Jacob Weitlauf Jacob Weitlauf
• Julie Silvestro Waite Julie Silvestro Waite
• Justin Ivie Justin Ivie
• Madi Cooper Madi Cooper
• Matthew Tripp Matthew Tripp
• Robert Scott Smith Robert Scott Smith
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