The arts possess the sublime power to inspire, engage, and transform. Just as a solitary note holds the ability to captivate, a single voice, gesture, or melody possesses the ineffable power to carry us away.
We invite you to embark upon a new journey with us this season at The Noorda Center—home to inspiring events and an exciting hub for the arts in Utah County. Our mission is to produce and present artistic excellence, which would not be possible without the generous support of our donors and sponsors. We thank them and express our deep gratitude to all patrons, supporters, and friends of The Noorda Center.
Thank you for journeying with us this season to experience the profound and transformative power of the arts!
Courtney R. Davis, J.D., M.A.
Dean, School of the Arts
Join us for UVU's highly anticipated annual 10-minute play reading event! Experience
the creativity and talent of our Department of Theatre students as they present original
scripts. This event is a favorite every year, celebrating the vibrant and dynamic
process of theatre-making. Don't miss out on this exciting showcase of student work!
Content advisory: Adult language and adult themes (death, violence)
A Supernatural Snafoo
Written by Logan Chipman
Directed by Genesie Smith
Lighting Design by Charity Burnett
Lara: Michaelyn Patience
Toni: Hannah Michels
Mr Mayes: Carson Lawrence
STROKE
Written by Cole Driggs
Directed by Hannah Michels
Lighting Design by Kaylee Hill & Caleb Wallgren
Drew: Carson Lawrence
Mom: Riah Packer
The Play Goes On
Written by Alexis Sanders
Directed by Shelby Noelle Gist
Lighting Design by Lexi Goldsberry
Jane: Mariah Cramer
Will: Cole Driggs
Last Dance Cowboy
Written by Chandler Holloway
Directed by Genesie Smith
Lighting Design by Lydia Curtis
Ross: Carson Lawrence
Madeline: Riah Packer
Charles: Michaelyn Patience
Stage Directions: Cole Driggs
Lighthouse
Written by Lola Cate Selman
Directed by Hannah Michels
Lighting Design by Tyler Bendixsen & Catherine Jones
Elsie: Genesie Smith
Sam: Carson Lawrence
Boston in the Fall
Written by Riah Packer
Directed by Shelby Noelle Gist
Lighting Design by Sydney Peterson
Bee: Hannah Michels
Selma: Michaelyn Patience
Dave: Cole Driggs
Dramaturg / SAST Faculty Mentor
Janine Sobeck Knighton
Production Manager
Madeline Cockrell
Stage Manager
Cortnee Quist
Stage Manager
Dylan Marriot
Lighting Design Mentor
Graham Whipple
Stage Management Mentor
Crysta Lamb
As we prepare to welcome the community to experience the wonder at The Noorda Center, we'd like to thank you for making it all possible.
The performing arts inspire us to engage with others, discover new ways of thinking and feeling, and provides us with hope—in short, we believe the arts transform you. As an exciting hub for the arts in Utah County, we produce hundreds of performances by talented students, faculty, and world-renowned visiting artists. We invite everyone to join in connecting through the arts.
As part of UVU’s inaugural EverGREEN fundraising campaign, we invite you to make a gift to UVU's Department of Theatre today.
Your gift impacts not only students, but everyone who comes to The Noorda Center by ensuring programming and exciting artistic creation continues.
Please make a gift today by clicking below. Thank you!
Chair, Associate Professor
LA BEENE, MFA
Associate Chair, Associate Professor
JULIE HEATON, MFA
Administrative Assistant
CURTIS CLUFF, MFA
Associate Professor
AMANDA CRABB, MM
Assistant Professor
JENNIFER DELAC, MFA
Lecturer
ELIZABETH GOLDEN, MFA
Lecturer
M. CHASE GRANT, MFA
Professor
LISA HALL, PHD
Professor
LAURIE HARROP-PURSER, MFA
Lecturer
SHANNON HUTCHINS, MFA
Assistant Professor
RICHARD LORIG, MFA
Professor
JOHN NEWMAN, PHD
Assistant Professor
STEVEN RIMKE, MFA
Lecturer
GRAHAM WHIPPLE, MFA
