What a bonus to see great comedy films AND see Mini Kiss too.

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I've been several times now and each year it gets better and better!!!

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It's not Shakespeare, but this show is one of the best kids shows I've seen in a while! It involved a million kids (slight exaggeration), and they all looked like they were having a fantastic time! The rain was coming down pretty hard during the show last night, and the cast and crew handled the situation with aplomb--especially the newsboy, who had to start the show twice but gave the same great performance both times! The choreography was age-appropriate and fun for the kids, as well as the audience, and each dance number had different "leads", giving a large number of kids the chance to hold a microphone or lead the dance. The audience (admittedly made up mostly of proud parents and grandparents...) definitely got their money's worth. Other communities looking for a children's show project would do well to follow Herriman's lead! Collapse

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This is about as good a community theater production of this show as you are likely to see. Deduct half a star for some of the acting, but otherwise a delight. With 7 brides, 7 brothers, and 7 disappointed suitors, a lot of dancers are required: here they are. Great choreography and dancers up to the job. Scott Pathakis directs a superior orchestra, and the voices (especially Julie Nelson Blatter and Kelly Griffiths) were terrific. I'm hoping to be able to make a second trip, this time with some of my grandchildren. Collapse

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I have been seeing the trailer for "Donna Orbits The Moon" on youtube and I am very excited that you would offer this professional show for free! Yay Salt Lake City for being innovative and ahead of the arts curve. Collapse

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I hope you'll join us! We are really having fun: melodrama, music, dancing, farce and Shakespeare all rolled up into one amazing bundle. The dinner is really fine, too. Best mashed potatoes I've ever eaten; Elements is giving a great deal on this as most of their dinners costs over $20/plate. See you there! Collapse

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http://www.utahtheaterbloggers.com/2266/strong-performances-lift-club-mystique SANDY — Poison Ivy Mysteries brings theater into a whole new realm of interactivity. As soon as we walked in the doorway of Club Mystique—a 1940?s-era joint on the wrong side of the law—we received gangster names and characters began engaging us:Character: “Long time, Bert the Stoolie.” Me looking at name badge: “Uh, yeah!” Character: “Oh, Bert! You’re such a tease!” Eventually the action proper got underway as we were invited into the dining room. Over the course of an all-too-short evening, the dark secrets of Club Mystique were revealed until an assassin in our midst put the murder in murder mystery dinner theater. Then was up to us to grill the cast and patch together the whodunit. This mystery may be Poison Ivy’s toughest yet. The script, written by Annelise Murphy who also directed, left plenty of heavy lifting for the audience, who were hard-pressed to eliminate the red herrings and solve the case in time. Compounding the difficulty were the fast pacing, which made some character motivations more opaque than perhaps necessary, and similar character names (Sam vs. Stan, Didi vs. Diane). Only one perceptive (and might I add handsome) audience member cracked the case, and walked away with the prize—a pair of movie tickets. But the real reward was the actors’ excellent performances. It’s rare to see an actor so perfectly envelop his character as Morgan Walton in the role of Billy Scott. Mr. Walton gave no traces of artifice—he simply was Billy, no more, no less—and gave a stellar performance. Melissa Cecala was also delicious as the club strumpet Vivian, a tramp likely to steal the heart of every man in the audience. Her superbly poised movement and knock-out looks will be the highlight of many a patron’s evening. Criss Rosenlof was an imposing but not unapproachable presence as the Russian gangster Stan the Stealer. His accent was so convincing, the James Bond franchise should have him in their Rolodex. Kevin Dennis (Sam Bullet) did an admirable job at toeing the line between good and bad guy as an underemployed private investigator; and rounding out the cast were Alice Gonzalez as Didi Mallory and April Tritchler as Diane Jones. All the actors deserve a hand for their ability to stay in character and improv as they go. While the audience interrogated them questions—some completely out of left field—they responded naturally and in character. The Silvercrest Reception Center provided an intimate environment (which Cecala uses to her full advantage!), though it may have hindered some song and dance numbers that were not up to par with the acting. Opening night also had some technical problems like late catering and temperamental sound. But given the long run, there’s plenty of time to work these kinks out. In conclusion, if having the freedom to interact with great characters sounds interesting to you, check outClub Mystique. The acting was superb and the show promises to get better as it continues throughout the summer. Collapse

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I can't wait to see Vedera in my town! They ROCK!

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Shakespeare is always a challenge for community theater, and this one is no exception. But it is a creditable production, with great sets, great costumes, good direction and a cast that, while a bit uneven, is mostly up to the material. The star of this production is Puck. Toni Butler seems born for the role. You may never get a chance to see a better Puck, so don't miss this one. Collapse

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I just watched this show in Minneapolis and WOW!! This is one of the most entertaining pieces of independent theater that I have seen in a long time. I would not miss the chance to see this performance! Collapse

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I was so pleasantly surprised to find a show of this caliber at the Neil Simon Festival. I mean no disrespect but I had no idea that this festival produced shows this strong. It's a definite must see. Collapse

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This is such an amazing show! The dancing and singing will knock your socks off. Careful if you sit in the front row, you'll feel as though you're a part of the show!

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I saw this show in Wyoming a few months ago and it was so much fun. There was dancing, singing and total craziness. It was just like their movies. Definitely something you don't want to miss.

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If this is the same act I saw in Wyoming - it is totally off the hook. People were singing and dancing, and they did all the hits ...just like the movies. It doesn't get any closer to the real thing Terrific show! Collapse

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This event is held in conjunction with the Springville World Folk Fest. The lecture demonstrations will be held at the Brown House Gallery on Wed. July 28 at noon and again on Sat. July 31 at noon and at 7:00 pm. Speakers will be Prof. Jeremy Grimshaw, Dr. Lloyd Miller and Katherine St. John speaking on Preserving Cultural Traditions and demonstrating some of the items in the exhibit. Items include traditional musical instruments, fabrics and clothing from Bulgaria, China, Iran, Turkey, Uzbekistan, So. Korea and more. Collapse

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