ACADEMY CLASSES UTAH FESTIVAL ACADEMY

Enhance your Utah Festival experience by attending our Academy Classes taught by industry professionals.

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2026 ACADEMY CLASS SCHEDULE


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OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE SEMINAR

Utah Theatre
June 22-23 • 10-11:00 am • $10
Join Dr. Michael Ballam for a comprehensive experience detailing the creation of every 2026 production.

THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR: THE LAST FIVE YEARS

Utah Theatre
June 24 • 10-11:00 am • $10
Kick off our Director Series with Suzan Hanson, the director of The Last Five Years.

THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR: PIRATES OF PENZANCE, SCALIA/GINSBURG, TRIAL BY JURY

Utah Theatre
June 25 • 10-11:00 am • $10
Director Josh Shaw discusses his directorial debuts at Utah Festival with Scalia/Ginsburg, Trial By Jury and The Pirates of Penzance.

THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR: 1776/AMÉLIE

Utah Theatre
June 26 • 10-11:00 am • $10
Vanessa Ballam leads the discussion regarding the creation of Utah Festival’s 2026 production of 1776 and the teen edition of Amélie.

U.S. REVOLUTION

Utah Theatre
June 27 • 10-11:00 am • $10
Immerse yourself in the historical world of 1776 with USU History Professor Kyle Bulthuis.

PRESTO CHANGE-O(VER)

Eccles Theatre
June 27 • 3:30-5:00 pm • Free
Watch the fascinating and well-choreographed scene change process between a matinee and an evening show, and ask questions as it happens.

ACTOR’S ROUNDTABLE: SCALIA/GINSBURG & TRIAL BY JURY

Utah Theatre
June 29 • 10-11:00 am • $10
In this artist’s roundtable, the stars of Scalia/Ginsburg discuss this delightful and challenging new work.

STYLING THE STAGE: INSIDE THE DESIGN FOR 1776

Utah Theatre
June 30 • 10-11:00 am • $10
Dennis Hassan explores the intricate designs and historical inspirations behind the scenic world of 1776.

THE VERY MODEL OF PIRATES: COSTUME DESIGN

Utah Theatre
July 1 • 10-11:00 am • $10
Join costume director Jess Wallace for an immersive Pirates of Penzance workshop exploring Victorian silhouettes, playful pirate flourishes, and the visual storytelling that defines Gilbert and Sullivan.

MUSIC OF THE LAST FIVE YEARS AND JASON ROBERT BROWN

Utah Theatre
July 2 • 10-11:00 am • $10
Maestro Dallas Aksoy and Musical Theatre Historian Jared Rounds join forces to unveil Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years.

THE BUSINESS OF SHOW

Utah Theatre
July 3 • 10-11:00 am • $10
Stefan Espinosa leads a workshop sharing candid stories, career-defining lessons, and practical strategies to navigate the business of entertainment.

Final Academy schedule is subject to change.

ATTENTION EDUCATORS

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