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"Student Commits Suicide After Shooting Spree Kills 16 Classmates." Headlines like this are sensationalized in the media every day. In Vernon God Little, meet Vernon, the best friend of a a boy who went on a killing spree. In this dark satire told with surreal humor, 15 year old Vernon deals with the aftermath.

From the streets of Chicago to the desert of Utah, read about the journey of playwright Matthew Ivan Bennett. From his tragic casting experience in 4th grade to his 'Best Local Playwright' win, Bennett has experiences to share.

Lauren Noll talks about working with local theaters and her final job before setting off to make it on the Great White Way.

Utah native Thayne Jasperson talks about his debut on Broadway as Darcy in NEWSIES, his desire to play Tarzan and how he doesn't want to grow up.

From staring in THE CHORUS LINE on Broadway to Co-Executive Producer at Salt Lake Acting Company, Cynthia Fleming is one of the movers and shakers in the Salt Lake theater scene.

Local director and actor Lane Richins talks about his current production, Chapter Two, those who have an influence on his work and bird watching.

Local actor Jesse Peery talks Utah theater, upcoming projects and gives advice to those wanting to do what he does.

From Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio to Broadway and now gracing the stages of Salt Lake, meet Cheryl Gaysunas. In her own words, Gaysunas shares with us why she thinks theatre is essential and her opinions on the proposed Utah Performing Arts Center.

'It's far easier to stay home and watch TV or refresh Facebook but it's more rewarding if you make the effort to appreciate and attend theater,' says Director/Actor/Producer Mark Fossen. 'I wish more people knew that.' Fossen's latest project is helming THE CRUCIBLE at The Grand Theatre in Salt Lake City.