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WORSHIP
Project Type
A New Play by Morag Shepherd
Oct. 6-21, Utah Arts Alliance
Produced by Immigrant's Daughter
Mason: Nick Matthews
Chloe: Ainslie Shepherd
Mary: Brynn Duncan
Flora: Renny Grames
Emma: Ariana Farber
Director: Stephanie Stroud
Stage Manager: Miranda Giles
Lights, Set, Costumes: Ensemble
Date
2023
"Though Shepherd’s play is inspired by true crime, don’t expect the writing to be straightforward or easy. Stephanie Stroud, who directs “Worship,” calls Shepherd’s writing style “innately honest in its absurdism and complexity.” While the play scrutinizes the intricate web of power, exposing duplicity and corrosive behavior, Stroud says the play goes beyond the vilification of those in power, delving into themes of forgiveness, redemption, and complicity." Artists of Utah
"Shepherd’s writing is tight. She has a well-honed gift for natural, yet pointed dialogue. In this relatively short production, she teases out nuance and probes the depths of relationships. Every word is meaningful. Director Stephanie Stroud’s approach follows the same methodology. Everything is intentional, and nothing is left to chance. In an era of excessive communication, of too many words saying too little of substance, the succinctness of Worship is refreshing." Utah Theatre Bloggers
"The actors succeed wonderfully in handling a complex set of nuances in the script." The Utah Review
Top Ten Moments of Utah Enlightenment, The Utah Review 2023
