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West Side Theatre Co. Presents "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" for the Entire Family July 28, 2017, 9:23 pmAlexander is having a bad day. A terrible day. A horrible day. To be quite honest, it's a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. But then, everybody has bad days, sometimes. In this delightful adaptation of her book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander's rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America's feistiest characters. Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack him dessert, and his best friend decides he's not his best friend anymore. And if that's not bad enough, Alexander's brothers don't have any cavities but—he does. And just when it can't get any worse, there are lima beans for supper and —yuck!—kissing on TV. It is enough to make anyone want to go to Australia. Alexander's struggles with life's daily dramas will not only entertain but educate young audiences as they identify with Alexander and the obstacles he encounters, encouraging them to share their feelings and to realize that bad days happen—even in Australia. Originally commissioned and premiered by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the show will be brought to Utah by the recently formed West Side Theatre Company, which has 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!"…"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." The remainder of the non-profit's inaugural season includes the classic Oscar Wilde play "The Importance of Being Earnest" (Nov. 9-11) and the Utah premiere of the Broadway-bound "Pride & Prejudice - The Musical" (March 8-10, 2018) at Garden Near the Green. 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. The community news source for Eagle Mountain Utah, Saratoga Springs Utah, Lehi Utah, American Fork Utah, Highland Utah, Alpine Utah, and The Cedar Valley, including Cedar Fort Utah and Fairfield Utah. Copyright 2024 The Crossroads Journal LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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