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Red Licorice Reviews

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We believe that every stitch, stroke, and spotlight tells a story. Our mission is to reveal the artistry behind the curtain–introducing audiences to the local creatives and the craft that powers performances, productions, and passion projects in our Southern Utah community.

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Latest Posts

Blood Will Have Blood at Utah Shakespeare Festival’s Macbeth

Popularly known as “The Scottish Play,” William Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a dark and gripping tragedy that explores ambition, fate, guilt, and the corrupting power of unchecked desire.

Once Upon a Stage: Into the Woods Comes to Life at The Stage Door

“I wish…” is how it all begins and, as every fairy tale fan knows, that’s precisely where things start to go wrong. The Stage Door’s production of Into the Woods dives headfirst into this darkly whimsical world with creativity, humor, and an emotional punch that lingers long after the curtain call.

Icy Tale, Blazing Talent: LIGHTHOUSE Heats Up the Stage at Kayenta

It’s a rare theatrical experience: emotionally raw, musically rich, and refreshingly original. If you’re looking for something thought-provoking, heartfelt, and wholly unique, Lighthouse is a beacon worth following.

Tuacahn’s The Little Mermaid Makes a Big Splash!

Tuacahn’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid delivers dazzling visuals, soaring vocals, and nonstop theatrical magic.

Apollo Mark Weaver is a talented scenic designer who has been designing for Utah Shakespeare Festival for years now! In his interview, he talks about his path to design, his process at USF, some of his favorite designs, and his inspiration for this season for Macbeth, Antony and Cleopatra, and As You Like It.

Artist Feature: Staci Martin

Check out this interview with costume designer Staci Martin and learn how she incorporates storytelling in her designs.

Latest Videos

Our Review of Utah Shakespeare Festival’s Macbeth

This is an in-depth review with a lot of spoilers! This is an unforgettable performance that will be a fan favorite this year! Don’t miss it!

Library Haul: Macbeth

Check out some great source material at your local library!

Macbeth: History vs. Shakespeare

Macbeth Deep Dive

In this video, we talk about the different adaptations of Macbeth that we have been watching to prepare for the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s production this summer! Spoilers abound! If you haven’t heard the story before or want to be surprised, do NOT watch this video.

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GRWM: Utah Shakespeare Festival Edition

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