Draper Historic Theatre — Attraction in Draper

Random tangent performs every Saturday night at 10:00pm. They have public work shops you can attend if you want to learn how to do improv comedy. The workshops are free! They hold auditions for the troup once a year. They also, in addition to public workshops have player workshops where the players work to try and get better at their craft. If an actual player cant make the public workshop and or the player workshops, they are passive aggressively "shamed" by the "leaders" of the troupe. This may be by writing in a group chat how disappointed none/not enough of the players showed up or persistently asking for players to come "just for a little bit" which they are then given jobs that will keep them for ... more then a little bit. They seem to always be starved for players. Recently they changed their format to 4 improv players and one mc for their improv nights at 10pm. Contrary to the amout of players they have in their arsenal, they seem to always be needing somebody. They have a wonderful leadership with a leader who has a nice leader hat, and lets the two or three lesser leaders do most of the leader ship work. Which includes building the troupe with clients that want to hire them, player analysis, firing players etc. Many players have left the troupe for various reasons such as feeling picked on sexistly, problems with leadership style, and some players disappear because no one reaches out. It's a troupe of come if you want but we might harass you for choosing that. They also had a B squad that preformed once a month on Friday; however due to probable neglect, it no longer exists. It actually quite surprising the B group existed at all. It seemed it was more of an idea the leaderships liked rather than the work needed to put in. All this expected work for players for maybe earning $5 on a Saturday night, and that is if the leadership decides to play the players instead of holding the funds to "improve" the troupe via things they say they will buy and never do, or blowing it on a player party. Random tangent treats their troupe like they want to grow and make money but for the players in the troupe, they stay because they love the hobby and their friends. It is not the true "job" the leaders want to it be. Again, it's a lot of obligation for something players do "for fun." They also recently increased their entry fee to $8 from $5. After each show they talk to each other on how they can improve the show or how it could have been better for sometimes an hour or more. They are normally the same thoughts every show by only varying things. But dont worry, if you tech for them long enough they might let you play! If you haven't noticed already I'm just a bitter bystander right now, and the guilt will probably get to me and I will take this down. If you have read this far and just wanted a review of the troupe, here it is: You should go. Everyone loves to laugh and I'm sure you will get a few chuckles in if you go see random tangent. It's a fun show consisting of two acts with a short intermission. Everything is made up on the spot. Its 8 bucks to get in and enjoy yourself from 10 to 11:30 (sometimes 12). They take audience suggestions to play improv games that will sure to bring a smile to your face. Go see...

Just saw Newsies at DHT and they did not disappoint! I love going to a local production and seeing such wildly talented folks! Seriously. Some of those leads and their range caught me off guard. Typically smaller productions and venues put on decent shows. However, this crew for Newsies was top shelf and on point! Vocal ranges were well greased and the passion was felt from the cast.

Sure there were some mic reception hiccups and the restroom fiasco at intermission is worth a mention. Yet, that's par for the course at smaller historic venues. I don't feel it takes away, but rather adds to the authenticity of its heritage. If you know what to expect you won't be flustered or upset when you experience a bit of history at today's pace. The seating and auditorium itself is intimate as you can't help but feel part of the history of that building seeing old brick and tightly packed seating. With snacks in hand on rather comfy seats (schedule seating ASAP after buying tickets or you might get stuck on cushioned folding chairs), I couldn't have asked for a better weekend afternoon. Can't wait for...

We so enjoyed A Christmas Carol . I have watched many adaptations of this treasured Christmas Classic over many years . My wife and I enjoyed the children's presence in all of the scenes it brought real life to the set we also loved all of the additional hymns , songs and music and to end the program with scrooge's invitation to join in singing "Silent Night". I'm a little deaf so I enjoyed Jacob Marley's & Mrs Crattchet's loud voices. Thank you for a wonderful evening and performance. Ps the pop corn was great too didn't get to try the cookies the look good. Oh we loved getting to shake hands and meeting everyone afterwards and taking pictures frosting...