West Side Theatre Co. Encores Successful FIRST IMPRESSIONS: A BROADWAY BENEFIT CONCERT

Due to popular demand, the non-profit West Side Theatre Company will present an encore performance of its initial production--FIRST IMPRESSIONS: A BROADWAY BENEFIT CONCERT--on June 9.

Originally presented on April 28 by the recently formed theatre company, the concert received rave reviews from audience members. Following is a sampling of their comments:

"So great! I would come again. Really, really great talent out here! Thanks for putting the production on!"..."It was entertaining, emotional, and wonderful!"..."Best $10 I have spent in a long time. Such talent. I loved it."..."What powerful voices! Great choices in songs to fit your theme!"..."It was fantastic! We didn't realize there was so much musical talent out here. Looking forward to future productions!"..."Great choices. Loved the character development. After seeing this I'm even more eager to work with West Side Theatre Company."

Remember the first time you held your newborn child? Or the time you misjudged someone upon first meeting? Do you believe in love at first sight? We can all relate to those "first time" feelings we've had when someone new enters our own small world. West Side Theatre Company is pleased to introduce itself with FIRST IMPRESSIONS: A BROADWAY BENEFIT CONCERT, which explores that very idea. It does so via a variety of songs from beloved classics such as THE SOUND OF MUSIC and SOUTH PACIFIC, contemporary hits such as WICKED and HAMILTON, and lesser-known gems you will adore. They will be sung by talented musical theatre performers from Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs.

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS is the theatre's first show because it is our introduction to the community," said director Hannah Farr. "The whole show is made up of musical theatre selections about people meeting or seeing others for the first time and having new experiences, and that is exactly what we are to the community. We are a new experience. They are meeting us for the first time."

The one-night-only encore will be performed June 9 at 7 p.m. at Garden Near the Green, located at the intersection between Cedar Fort Road (UT-73) and Ranches Parkway (just 15 minutes from the I-15 American Fork Main St. exit, and only a few minutes from the Crossroads in Saratoga Springs). As a fundraiser for West Side Theatre Company, there is no set ticket price-only a suggested minimum donation of $10.

West Side Theatre Company (www.westsidetheatreco.org) has recently been formed to bring more theatre to the west side of Utah Lake, including Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs. The mission of West Side Theatre Company is to expand minds and foster culture through diversity; cultivate creativity, innovation and mastery of the performing arts through artistry; and create a high quality, affordable theatrical experience that inspires, uplifts and effects change in the community. West Side Theatre Company has been registered as a non-profit organization in the state of Utah.

Photo Credit: L-R Jordan Hutchings and Kyra Sorensen. Hannah Farr. Photos by Amber Rae Photography.

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