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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Spoiled
DESCRIPTION:Spoiled\nby Ken Narasaki (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 15\, 7:30p\nSaturday\, August 16\, 3:00p\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nAn honest family drama about a tense Nisei (second generation Japanese American) mother and the adult children she’s emotionally scarred. As buried trauma\, cultural guilt\, and generational wounds erupt\, the siblings must confront whether survival means staying — or finally walking away. \n  \nTICKETS\n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-spoiled-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Spoiled
DESCRIPTION:Spoiled\nby Ken Narasaki (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 15\, 7:30p\nSaturday\, August 16\, 3:00p\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nAn honest family drama about a tense Nisei (second generation Japanese American) mother and the adult children she’s emotionally scarred. As buried trauma\, cultural guilt\, and generational wounds erupt\, the siblings must confront whether survival means staying — or finally walking away. \n  \nTICKETS\n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-spoiled/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Persuasion\, a modern romance
DESCRIPTION:Persuasion\, a modern romance\nby Lisa Quoresimo (Cedar City\, UT)\nSaturday\, August 16\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 17\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nLos Angeles\, 2014. Anne’s father Elliot and sister Elizabeth\, former television stars\, have spent the last of the family’s fortune on their latest round of cosmetic surgeries. Anne tries to keep the family afloat by renting out their house and working as the in-house chef. One of the houseguests turns out to be the love of Anne’s life: Celia Wentworth. Unfortunately\, it appears that Celia has never forgiven Anne for not having the courage to openly pursue their relationship twenty years ago. \n  \nTICKETS\n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-persuasion-a-modern-romance-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Persuasion\, a modern romance
DESCRIPTION:Persuasion\, a modern romance\nby Lisa Quoresimo (Cedar City\, UT)\nSaturday\, August 16\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 17\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nLos Angeles\, 2014. Nearly 20 years ago\, Anne was persuaded to give up the love of her life. When Celia Wentworth suddenly walks into her house\, will she be able to forgive Anne? Will Anne have the courage\, this time\, to stand up for what she wants? Will Anne’s family\, full of faded television stars\, ever tolerate a transition to moderately-priced moisturizers and out-of-season Birkin bags? \n  \nTICKETS\n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-persuasion-a-modern-romance/2025-08-17/
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Persuasion\, a modern romance
DESCRIPTION:Persuasion\, a modern romance\nby Lisa Quoresimo (Cedar City\, UT)\nSaturday\, August 16\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 17\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nLos Angeles\, 2014. Anne’s father Elliot and sister Elizabeth\, former television stars\, have spent the last of the family’s fortune on their latest round of cosmetic surgeries. Anne tries to keep the family afloat by renting out their house and working as the in-house chef. One of the houseguests turns out to be the love of Anne’s life: Celia Wentworth. Unfortunately\, it appears that Celia has never forgiven Anne for not having the courage to openly pursue their relationship twenty years ago. \n  \nTICKETS\n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-persuasion-a-modern-romance-3/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: Voice & Speech for the Actor
DESCRIPTION:Want to be heard with clarity and confidence\, and vocally transform into your character? Join LA-based performer and teaching artist Paul Turbiak for a Voice & Speech Workshop designed to meet you where you are. You’ll build awareness\, tools\, and a reliable framework for freeing your natural voice\, being fully heard and understood\, and making bold\, character-driven vocal choices. Come ready to move in comfortable clothes\, and bring a short\, memorized piece – a monologue\, poem\, or song – that makes you feel something when you speak it. \nREGISTER\n\n\nAs part of the Kayenta New Play Lab’s mission to support generative artists and develop new theatrical work\, we’re excited to offer two exclusive workshop sessions designed specifically for actors. These Monday evening workshops are led by visiting theater professionals from outside the region—each bringing unique expertise in performance\, process\, and the development of new work. \nWhether you’re a seasoned performer or an actor looking to deepen your craft\, these sessions are an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized artists\, explore new techniques\, and connect with the creative process at the heart of new play development. \n\nMeet Your Instructor: Paul Turbiak\nPaul Turbiak has appeared onstage all over Los Angeles and beyond. Recent theater highlights include Pascal in Pascal and Julien (2025 Stage Raw Award)\, Lee in True West (Center for the Arts at Kayenta)\, and Ariel in The Tempest (Independent Shakespeare Company). He has appeared onstage at The Geffen Playhouse\, LATC\, Pasadena Playhouse\, Garry Marshall Theatre\, Independent Shakespeare Company\, 24th Street Theatre\, the Bootleg\, Rogue Artists Ensemble\, Colony Theatre\, Actors Co-op\, Not Man Apart\, A Noise Within\, Sacred Fools\, North Coast Repertory Theatre\, East West Players\, The Speakeasy Society\, Son of Semele\, Theatre of NOTE\, the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum\, and REDCAT. Paul has picked up a number of film and commercial credits along the way\, and his voiceover work can be heard in over 30 feature films. BA in Theater—Gordon College\, MFA in Acting—CalArts. paulturbiak.com
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/workshop-voice-speech-for-the-actor/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Central Standard Time
DESCRIPTION:Central Standard Time\nby Maddox Pennington (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 22\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, August 23\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCentral Standard Time is a stand-alone installment in a trilogy of plays. It follows Jay\, a thirty-something nonbinary/trans person\, home to his family hometown in rural Oklahoma\, where he intends to take over a family business that has been left to him and try to make a life among his Native family. \nTICKETS\n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-central-standard-time/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Central Standard Time
DESCRIPTION:Central Standard Time\nby Maddox Pennington (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 22\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, August 23\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCentral Standard Time is a stand-alone installment in a trilogy of plays. It follows Jay\, a thirty-something nonbinary/trans person\, home to his family hometown in rural Oklahoma\, where he intends to take over a family business that has been left to him and try to make a life among his Native family. \nTICKETS\n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-central-standard-time/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Mountain Meadows And The Little Schoolteacher
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Meadows And The Little Schoolteacher\nby Debora Threedy (Dammeron Valley\, UT)\nSaturday\, August 23\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 24\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nThis play is based on the life of Juanita Brooks\, particularly the years from 1918 to 1951. The central mystery of her life is this: She was a seemingly ordinary Mormon housewife. Widowed as a young mother\, married a second time to a man 17 years her senior\, she had five children of her own and helped raise her husband’s four sons. She held positions of authority in her Church. She worked at a job for almost her entire life. How did such a woman come to publish the first accurate account of the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre\, the full story of which had been actively suppressed by the LDS Church for nearly a hundred years? Where did she get the courage to tell the truth despite the opposition of her community and even family? \nTICKETS\n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-mountain-meadows-and-the-little-schoolteacher/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Mountain Meadows And The Little Schoolteacher
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Meadows And The Little Schoolteacher\nby Debora Threedy (Dammeron Valley\, UT)\nSaturday\, August 23\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 24\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nThis play is based on the life of Juanita Brooks\, particularly the years from 1918 to 1951. The central mystery of her life is this: She was a seemingly ordinary Mormon housewife. Widowed as a young mother\, married a second time to a man 17 years her senior\, she had five children of her own and helped raise her husband’s four sons. She held positions of authority in her Church. She worked at a job for almost her entire life. How did such a woman come to publish the first accurate account of the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre\, the full story of which had been actively suppressed by the LDS Church for nearly a hundred years? Where did she get the courage to tell the truth despite the opposition of her community and even family? \nTICKETS\n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-mountain-meadows-and-the-little-schoolteacher/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: The Responsive Body
DESCRIPTION:This workshop invites actors to engage the body as a sensitive\, powerful instrument for stage performance. Through a blend of physical awareness\, movement exploration\, and ensemble-based exercises\, participants will cultivate a deeper connection between body\, breath\, and impulse. The session will emphasize presence\, responsiveness\, and the actor’s ability to listen and adapt in real time. Whether you’re preparing for a demanding role or simply seeking to unlock new dimensions of your physical expression\, this workshop offers tools to expand your range and heighten your awareness. Come ready to move\, take creative risks\, and rediscover the body as a vital source of imagination and play. \n  \n\n\nAs part of the Kayenta New Play Lab’s mission to support generative artists and develop new theatrical work\, we’re excited to offer two exclusive workshop sessions designed specifically for actors. These Monday evening workshops are led by visiting theater professionals from outside the region—each bringing unique expertise in performance\, process\, and the development of new work. \nWhether you’re a seasoned performer or an actor looking to deepen your craft\, these sessions are an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized artists\, explore new techniques\, and connect with the creative process at the heart of new play development. \n\n  \nMeet Your Instructor: Sadie Kuwano\nSadie Kuwano is a Los Angeles and NYC-based actor and teaching artist\, originally from Studio City\, CA. On screen\, she’s a series regular on In the Vault (seasons 1 and 2\, Crackle) and has appeared in 9-1-1 (ABC)\, I Think You Should Leave (Netflix)\, Criminal Minds (CBS)\, Fresh Off the Boat (ABC) and Good Trouble (Freeform). Selected theatre includes Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Center for the Arts at Kayenta)\, PunkPlay (Circle X Theatre)\, Round Yon Virgin (IRT Theater)\, The Cerealist Bowl (AEG Presents: Phish)\, Mama Mama (Coin & Ghost)\, and Ubu Roi (Stairwell Theater NYC). Education: CalArts BFA\, LACHSA @sadieontheinternet
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/workshop-the-responsive-body/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: The Secret History of the Mahulley Monster
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nThe Secret History of the Mahulley Monster (Or The Cryptid Play)\nby Chelsea Sutton (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 29\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, August 30\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nWhen Dr. Kam Vandermeer visits the Midland Paranormal Convention to present her research on the mysterious Mahulley Monster\, C-List paranormal TV personality Peter McGillis seems determined to poke holes in her story. But as they delve deeper into Kam’s evidence\, their bickering only unearths something stranger than either one of them can explain. \n \nTICKETS\n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-the-secret-history-of-the-mahulley-monster-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: The Secret History of the Mahulley Monster
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nThe Secret History of the Mahulley Monster (Or The Cryptid Play)\nby Chelsea Sutton (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 29\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, August 30\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nWhen Dr. Kam Vandermeer visits the Midland Paranormal Convention to present her research on the mysterious Mahulley Monster\, C-List paranormal TV personality Peter McGillis seems determined to poke holes in her story. But as they delve deeper into Kam’s evidence\, their bickering only unearths something stranger than either one of them can explain. \n \nTICKETS\n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-the-secret-history-of-the-mahulley-monster/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: The Secret History of the Mahulley Monster
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nThe Secret History of the Mahulley Monster (Or The Cryptid Play)\nby Chelsea Sutton (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 29\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, August 30\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nWhen Dr. Kam Vandermeer visits the Midland Paranormal Convention to present her research on the mysterious Mahulley Monster\, C-List paranormal TV personality Peter McGillis seems determined to poke holes in her story. But as they delve deeper into Kam’s evidence\, their bickering only unearths something stranger than either one of them can explain. \n \nTICKETS\n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-the-secret-history-of-the-mahulley-monster-3/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250830T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250830T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041020
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Vampire Panic!
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nVampire Panic!\nby Kate Mickere (Los Angeles\, CA)\nSaturday\, August 30\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 31\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nIn 1890s New England\, during a deadly wave of consumption\, Lucy returns home to care for her orphaned niece\, Faith\, just as rumors of vampires begin to take hold. While Lucy turns to science for answers\, young Faith is drawn to a preacher who believes the disease is part of a supernatural threat. As fear and folklore spread through the town\, the line between illness and myth becomes harder to define. \n \nTICKETS\n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate. \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-vampire-panic-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250831T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250831T170000
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Vampire Panic!
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nVampire Panic!\nby Kate Mickere (Los Angeles\, CA)\nSaturday\, August 30\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 31\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nIn 1890s New England\, during a deadly wave of consumption\, Lucy returns home to care for her orphaned niece\, Faith\, just as rumors of vampires begin to take hold. While Lucy turns to science for answers\, young Faith is drawn to a preacher who believes the disease is part of a supernatural threat. As fear and folklore spread through the town\, the line between illness and myth becomes harder to define. \n \nTICKETS\n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate. \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-vampire-panic/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Vampire Panic!
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nVampire Panic!\nby Kate Mickere (Los Angeles\, CA)\nSaturday\, August 30\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 31\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nIn 1890s New England\, during a deadly wave of consumption\, Lucy returns home to care for her orphaned niece\, Faith\, just as rumors of vampires begin to take hold. While Lucy turns to science for answers\, young Faith is drawn to a preacher who believes the disease is part of a supernatural threat. As fear and folklore spread through the town\, the line between illness and myth becomes harder to define. \n \nTICKETS\n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate. \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-vampire-panic-3/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250905T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041020
CREATED:20250902T231847Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Kayenta
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY\nFirst Fridays at Kayenta\nevery First Friday / 5:00pm-8:00pm\nFREE to attend!\nKayenta Art Village\nWe’re thrilled to introduce First Fridays at Kayenta\, happening on the first Friday of every month\, all year long! Enjoy live music\, food trucks\, and a pop-up boutique market in the Kayenta Art Village beginning at 5:00pm\, with film screenings in the theater\, and good vibes all around. \nTo view the current lineup\, click HERE. \n Photo courtesy of Donna Conversano / www.conversanophoto.com
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/first-fridays-at-kayenta-8/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Community,First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250907T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041020
CREATED:20250714T220332Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of the Town at Kayenta
DESCRIPTION:FOOD & FESTIVALS\nTaste of the Town at Kayenta!\nHosted by St. George City Lifestyle Magazine & Kayenta Arts Foundation\nSunday\, September 7 // 5:00p-9:00p\nKayenta Art Village – Walton Commons Courtyard\nJoin us for an incredible evening celebrating our region’s diverse restaurant and growing wine & beer scenes beneath the breathtaking red rocks of Kayenta. This one-of-a-kind food and wine festival brings together the best of the best\, allowing patrons to sip\, savor\, and celebrate our community’s vibrant and growing culinary scene. \nTICKETS\nThis event is 21+ \nAttendees must be 21 or older with valid ID. Only service animals are permitted. The event is rain or shine and there are no refunds within two weeks of the event date. Guests are encouraged to have a designated driver or take ride sharing or public transportation. Please consume responsibly. \nTickets:\nVIP Entry: $100 Adults (21+ event)\nEarly entry\, beginning at 5pm\nAccess to air conditioned indoor lounge \nGeneral Admission (6pm\, 7pm): $75 Adults (21+ event) \n \nDUE TO SYSTEM UPGRADES\, TICKETING IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE \n \n  \nTaste of the Town at Kayenta is co-hosted by St. George City Lifestyle Magazine and generously sponsored by Voyager Wealth Advisors
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/taste-of-the-town-at-kayenta-2/
LOCATION:Kayenta Art Village\, 881 Coyote Gulch Court\, Ivins\, UT\, 84738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kayenta Arts Foundation":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041020
CREATED:20250716T204341Z
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SUMMARY:Christian Bohnenstengel & Friends
DESCRIPTION:MUSIC\nChristian Bohnenstengel & Friends\nAn evening of incredible music from Schubert to Gershwin and beyond.\nThis evening’s program is dedicated to Ayanna Monteverdi.\nSaturday\, September 13\, 2025\n7:30p\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nAcclaimed pianist Christian Bohnenstengel takes the stage alongside a talented ensemble of guest artists. From the timeless elegance of Schubert to the jazzy brilliance of Gershwin—and surprises beyond—this dynamic program promises something for every music lover. Experience virtuosic performances\, rich collaborations\, and a journey through genres that will stir the soul and ignite the imagination. \n  \n \nTICKETS
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/christain-bohnenstengel-friends/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041020
CREATED:20250910T212346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T212346Z
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SUMMARY:Kayenta 100 Project: The Beginnings\, 1976-1986
DESCRIPTION:Kayenta 100 Project: First Five Decades\nPart I: The Beginnings\, 1976-1986\nSunday\, September 14\, 2025 | 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nA look back at Kayenta’s visionary start—when a dream of intentional desert living first took root. This event traces the original land acquisition\, early designs\, and the radical idea of building a sustainable\, artful community in the red rock canyons of southern Utah. \nThe Kayenta 100 Project: First Five Decades \nCelebrating a Vision. Honoring a Legacy. Inspiring the Future. \nThe Kayenta 100 Project is a living history initiative honoring the first five decades of the Kayenta community in southern Utah. From its bold beginnings in the 1970s to its emergence as a vibrant hub for culture\, design\, and desert living\, this five-part series invites residents and visitors alike to reflect on the people\, projects\, and ideas that shaped Kayenta’s unique story. Through storytelling\, archival media\, open discussions\, and interactive experiences\, each chapter highlights a transformative era in Kayenta’s evolution. \nTICKETS\n  \n5 Event Package\n  \n 
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-100-project-the-beginnings-1976-1986/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Ideas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041020
CREATED:20250829T001106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T001619Z
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250919T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041020
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T163000
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-20/1/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-20/2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Sunday Night... Alright! with SoulWhat!?
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Night… Alright! with SoulWhat!?\nSunday\, September 21\, 2025\n6:30pm-8:30pm\nKayenta Art Village Outdoor Theater\nGet ready for another night of music\, dancing and fun at the Kayenta Outdoor Theater featuring Soul What!? Drawing from years of collective international experience\, and a shared passion for adventure in all pursuits\, these four musicians create a colorful landscape of funk rhythms\, soulful harmonies\, and masterful guitar leads. \nDoors open at 6PM and SoulWhat!? performs 6:30pm-8:30pm. You are welcome to bring a snack and/or beverage. Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale. \nTICKETS
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/sunday-night-alright-with-soulwhat/
LOCATION:Kayenta Outdoor Theater\, 881 Coyote Gulch Court\, Ivins\, UT\, 84738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T041020
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250926T210000
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-27/1/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-27/2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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