Salt Lake Acting Company - Elaine Jarvik

As we prepare to reopen our doors to a lovingly familiar (yet new-and-improved) theatre space, we have one final set of changes to announce in regard to our summer and fall programming. Also, we’re delighted to announce the incredible WORLD PREMIERE cast of our new summer satire, #SLACabaret.

Cast & Creative Team

The cast of the world premiere of #SLACabaret includes Salt Lake Acting Company alumni Olivia Custodio* (STREETLIGHT WOODPECKER), Tito Livas* (MERCURY), Mina Sadoon* (SLAC DIGITAL SHORTS), Matthew Tripp (SATURDAY’S VOYEUR), and Jae Weit* (PETE THE CAT). Making their SLAC debuts are Mack, Niki Rahimi, and Aathaven Tharmarajah. Pedro Flores and Wendy Joseph also make their respective SLAC debuts as production understudies. 

Clockwise from upper left: Aathaven Tharmarajah, Jae Weit, Mack, Matthew Tripp, Mina Sadoon, Wendy Josephs, Tito Livas, Pedro Flores, Olivia Custodio, and Niki Rahimi

As previously announced, #SLACabaret will be written by multidisciplinary theatre artist Martine Kei Green-Rogers, beloved Utah theatre veteran Aaron Swenson, and multi-Manhattan Association of Cabaret Award-winner Amy Wolk.

#SLACabaret authors Amy Wolk, Aaron Swenson, and Martine Kei Green-Rogers

SLAC’s Executive Artistic Director Cynthia Fleming helms the production. She is joined on the creative team by Mike Leavitt (Music Director), Jordan Benton (Assistant Director & Choreographer), Michael Horejsi (Set Designer), SLAC’s Producing Director Justin Ivie (Prop Design), Heidi Ortega (Costume Designer), Jesse Portillo** (Lighting Designer), Emily Chung (Sound Designer), and Jacob Hunt (Projection Designer). Jennie Sant* once again serves as Production Stage Manager and is assisted by Sam Allen*. 

Kenny Riches joins the team as Film Director (for the production’s virtual capture) through a special partnership with the David Ross Fetzer Foundation for Emerging Artists (aka The Davey Foundation).

New Dates: #SLACabaret

Due to the construction timeline for renovations associated with The Amberlee Fund (SLAC’s $1M capital project designed to enhance accessibility at the theatre), #SLACabaret will now run July 28th through August 29th. In addition to marking the return of live audiences to SLAC after nearly a year and a half of digital-only offerings, the production will also be filmed, to be streamed on-demand on SLAC Digital. Current season ticket holders needn’t take any action. SLAC’s Audience Relationship Team will be in contact in the coming weeks with seating/date assignments. 

Please note, single tickets are not currently on sale and Subscribers will be given first priority for tickets to #SLACabaret. If we find it’s possible to sell single tickets after accommodating our Subscribers in a manner that also reinforces a safe environment for our artists and audiences, we’ll announce a single ticket option.

New Dates: FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET

SLAC wishes to thank its patrons for their continued support and patience as we plan our reopening. In examining logistics in moving forward with in-person theatre this summer/fall, it became apparent that an overlap of productions in our Upstairs and Chapel Theatres would not be feasible. Elaine Jarvik’s FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET will now kick off our 50th Season and will be presented September 29th through October 24th, 2021. No action is required by current ticket holders at this time. Current FOUR WOMEN... ticket holders will have the cost of their tickets prorated to their 50th Season subscription. Our full 50th Season lineup will be announced later this summer.

SLAC’s Audience Relationship Team can be reached Monday through Friday from 11am to 5pm by calling 801-363-7522 or by emailing .

Colleen Baum and Tamara Howell in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography

• Colleen Baum and Tamara Howell in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography Colleen Baum and Tamara Howell in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography
• Colleen Baum, Susanna Florence, Yolanda Stange, and Tamara Howell in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography Colleen Baum, Susanna Florence, Yolanda Stange, and Tamara Howell in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography
• Yolanda Stange, Latoya Cameron, Colleen Baum, Susanna Florence, and Tamara Howell in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography Yolanda Stange, Latoya Cameron, Colleen Baum, Susanna Florence, and Tamara Howell in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography
• Latoya Cameron and Yolanda Stange in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography Latoya Cameron and Yolanda Stange in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography
• Susanna Florence, Yolanda Stange, and Colleen Baum in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography Susanna Florence, Yolanda Stange, and Colleen Baum in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography
• Susanna Florence, Yolanda Stange, and Colleen Baum in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography Susanna Florence, Yolanda Stange, and Colleen Baum in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography
• Yolanda Stange, Colleen Baum, and Susanna Florence in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography Yolanda Stange, Colleen Baum, and Susanna Florence in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography
• Yolanda Stange, Colleen Baum, and Susanna Florence in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography Yolanda Stange, Colleen Baum, and Susanna Florence in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography
• Yolanda Stange in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography Yolanda Stange in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography
• Tamara Howell in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography Tamara Howell in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography
• Colleen Baum and Susanna Florence in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography Colleen Baum and Susanna Florence in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography
• Colleen Baum in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography Colleen Baum in FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography
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Salt Lake Acting Company is made possible, in part, by the generous support of Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks (ZAP), the Utah State Legislature, and Utah Division of Arts and Museums. 

*Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

**The lighting designer for #SLACabaret is represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA 829 of the IATSE.

by Elaine Jarvik

Now Opening SLAC's 50th Season!

September 29 – October 31, 2021 

Streaming on SLAC Digital from October 20 – 31, 2021

Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this production has been postponed to a timeslot TBA.

From March 12 through 20, Salt Lake Acting Company is pleased to present the world premiere of FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET by Elaine Jarvik. 

On the morning of February 21, 1895, the day after the great man died, Susan B. Anthony shows up on his widow’s doorstep. She is there to grieve — but is she also feeling guilty? FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET is an exploration of feminism and race, asking “what compromises should you make in pursuit of a cause?”

Get a sneak peek into a recent rehearsal featuring actors Colleen Baum, Latoya Cameron, Susanna Florence, Tamara Howell, and Yolanda Stange in the gallery below.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here or by calling 801-363-7522.

Yolanda Stange, Colleen Baum, Tamara Howell, and Susanna Florence (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography)

• Yolanda Stange, Colleen Baum, Tamara Howell, and Susanna Florence (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography) Yolanda Stange, Colleen Baum, Tamara Howell, and Susanna Florence (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography)
• Collen Baum, Susanna Florence, and Latoya Cameron (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography) Collen Baum, Susanna Florence, and Latoya Cameron (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography)
• Susanna Florence (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography) Susanna Florence (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography)
• Yolanda Stange, Collen Baum, and Susanna Florence (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography) Yolanda Stange, Collen Baum, and Susanna Florence (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography)
• Yolanda Stange (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography) Yolanda Stange (Photo: McKenna Frandsen Photography)
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In celebration of the 150th anniverary of the first ballot cast by a woman in US history, the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, and International Women's Day, Salt Lake Acting Company presents a world premiere from Utah's own, Elaine Jarvik. 

On the morning of February 21, 1895, the day after the great Frederick Douglass died, Susan B. Anthony shows up on his widow’s doorstep. She is there to grieve — but is she also feeling guilty? FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET is an exploration of feminism and race, asking “what compromises should you make in pursuit of a cause?”

 Clockwise from top left: Colleen Baum, Latoya Cameron, Susanna Florence, Yolanda Stange, and Tamara Howell

Comprising the cast are five actors who are all making their respective returns to SLAC. Colleen Baum* (COURSE 86B IN THE CATALOGUE) plays Susan, Latoya Cameron* (FORM OF A GIRL UNKNOWN) is Zoe, Susanna Florence* (FORM OF A GIRL UKNOWN) is Helen, Tamara Howell (STAG'S LEAP) is Mrs. Stanton, and Yolanda Stange* (SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY) is Rosetta. Baum, Florence, and Howell all revisit Jarvik's play, having appeared in the New Play Sounding Series reading earlier this year.

The production will be directed by Jason Bowcutt, with scenic design by Justin Ivie, costume design by Spencer Potter, lighting design by cade beck, sound design by Emily Chung, and stage management by Katelyn Limber*. 

FOUR WOMEN TALKING ABOUT THE MAN UNDER THE SHEET plays SLAC's Chapel Theatre from March 12-22, 2020. Tickets to the special, limited engagement are available online, in person at the SLAC box office, or by calling (801)-363-7522.

*Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States