Objective:
UST (Utah State Theatre) exists as the producing “wing” of the department. Its primary objective is to realize the longs-standing commitment of the department to provide programs of cultural enrichment for the community. Productions are also significant curriculum experiences for non-majors enrolled in university studies courses in theatre. Further, these productions realize the full academic goal for theatre majors by integrating all learned production skills in a collaborative, experiential environment suitable to their area of specialization described above. When placed under high scrutiny of the public, a working environment of high motivation, energy and concentration is created.
Utah State Theatre mainstage productions are designed to appeal to the broadest audiences and will generally include a classical (usually Shakespeare) piece, a musical theatre production, a well-known play from a modern canon and a more contemporary work. UST Children's Theatre produces a work for Cache and Box Elder County elementary age students who are transported to the Morgan Theatre each year. The Conservatory Season produces significant works of more limited appeal, generally by graduate students earning advanced degrees or more skilled undergraduates. Every other year, a work of narrative theatre is produced by the department. In addition, bills of one-act plays and readings of original works-in-progress in a Playwriting Festival, senior capstone recitals, and other miscellaneous performances are presented to public audiences.
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