A MESSAGE FROM MICHAEL BALLAM
“Elevating Lives by Sharing Ennobling Artistic Experiences” is the mission statement that drives this company. This remarkable 2021 season will do just that as much as any in our twenty-nineyear history. The uniqueness of the pandemic drove many of the decisions regarding whether or not we would present a 2021 season. When the “drop-dead” moment arrived to make that choice, regulations were quite different than they are today. At that time, the Cache County Health Department limited seating in the Ellen Eccles Theatre to 69 patrons. Our instrumentalists come from cities that were hit hardest by the virus: NYC, LA, Chicago and others. At that time, filling the orchestra pit with over sixty players was both illegal and fearsome. It was clearly evident that to present a season in 2021, it would need to be re-imagined. It has been our goal from the beginning to produce significant works representing the spark of genius of the creators. With the addition of the Utah Theatre into our performance venues, I have been garnering important works conceived for an intimate space. All of the works this summer are ideal for the Utah. Rest assured that your experience with us this summer will entertain, educate and edify you. Welcome back to your artistic home in Logan!
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