Post Independent | Citizen Telegram reported that the cultural calendar in Rifle is welcoming a brand-new theatrical venture as the Ute Players prepare to launch their debut production of Lend Me a Tenor at the Ute Theater and Events Center in Rifle.
The upcoming theatrical presentation marks a significant milestone for the Ute Players as they stage the debut production of Lend Me a Tenor. Guiding the cast through this theatrical endeavor is director Wendy Tennis. Under the leadership of Wendy Tennis, the production features eight local actors who have been rehearsing to bring the show to life for regional audiences.
This ensemble of eight local actors brings together talent from several neighboring communities in the area. Specifically, the cast includes three actors from Glenwood Springs, three actors from Rifle, and two actors from New Castle. This collaborative regional effort highlights community involvement in the arts at the Ute Theater and Events Center in Rifle.
Director Wendy Tennis spoke about the theatrical qualities of the show when discussing the project. "It’s a fantastic farce. It moves very quickly," Wendy Tennis told Post Independent | Citizen Telegram, emphasizing the energetic pace of the staging. In addition to discussing the fast-paced nature of the production, Wendy Tennis told Post Independent | Citizen Telegram regarding the plot and structure of the play: "It is so cleverly written and has a lot of twists and turns and surprises in it."
Audience members and community residents interested in catching the debut production of Lend Me a Tenor by the Ute Players can plan their schedules around the official calendar. The run dates span from Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 15. For those attending a performance at the Ute Theater and Events Center in Rifle, the show duration is approximately two hours including a fifteen-minute intermission, ensuring a structured evening of entertainment for everyone present during the run dates spanning from Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 15.
