Fran Pruyn has been a contributor to the arts and, specifically, theater for decades here in the Salt Lake Valley. Julie Jensen is an award-winning playwright (Mockingbird - Winner of the prestigious Kennedy Center Award) who has also been artfully creating in the 801 for decades as well. So it should be of no surprise that they are collaborating on a topic unique to the state of Utah. "Two-Headed" centers around the infamous Mountain Meadows Massacre that occurred in 1857. The two protagonists are daughters of Mormon pioneers who participated in the slayings of Native Americans. For those who have grown up in the predominant Utah faith, the themes will either come as a surprise or sound all too familiar. For those unfamiliar with the history, the story will both haunt and educate. Please enjoy getting to know these extraordinary artistic women and don't forget to get tickets at https://artsaltlake.org/production/two-headed/

Carol Lynn Pearson is an American poet, author, screenwriter, and playwright. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), Pearson is best known for her book Goodbye, I Love You, a memoir of her marriage to a gay man who died of AIDS in 1984. She frequently addresses the topics of LGBT acceptance and other activist topics via her poetry, interviews and life's work. Please enjoy this conversation with Bill and Carol Lynn!

The Impresario of the Ziegfeld Theater returns! Keep listening to this amazing success story, how Caleb and his co-owner (and better half) Morgan are teaching kids to love the arts from a young age and what plans they have for the future of theater in Utah! Don't forget to pick up tickets to Rocky Horror here: https://www.theziegfeldtheater.com/

Caleb Parry knows a thing or two about the theater. Having been a performer in Ogden for over 20 years and an entrepreneur for over 15, He and his wife Morgan founded The Ziegfeld Theater in 2012 and have successfully operated since that day, bringing local and national arts to the residents of the Wasatch Front. In the first part of their interview, Caleb gives some history into how he made this possible and chats with Bill about his role as The Narrator in Rocky Horror. Make sure to get tickets here: https://www.theziegfeldtheater.com/

In every city you find yourself in, there's always a local who seems to know everyone and everyone knows them. In Salt Lake City, Utah? That person is Ivonna "Ivy" Earnest. Ivy and Bill sit down for a chat about what it's like to live with Multiple Sclerosis, how it is that she seems to know every single resident of the Salt Lake metro area and why crossing your legs can lead to an uneven haircut (trust me, it'll make sense). Enjoy! And follow Ivy's business on social media (@boozetique)

In the second part of Bill's interview with Hilde, Jay Koenig (co-founder of Ink Against Cancer, Hilde's husband) joins them to discuss their organization, how it benefits families along the Wasatch Front and their upcoming cruise with Megadeth! Check it out and be sure to visit inkagainstcancer.com to learn more about this amazing organization!

Hildegard Koenig (also known as Hilde) is a remarkable human being. A 1st generation immigrant of Mexican and German parents, she is a survivor of domestic abuse, suicide, depression and anxiety. In spite of every challenge she's faced, Hilde has not only risen above them but has dedicated her life to advocating for those facing some of life's greatest challenges. In part 1 of this interview, Bill sits with Hilde and learns about her background, how she became an advocate and what Ink Against Cancer is doing to help families along the Wasatch Front. Enjoy!

Part 2 of Bill's chat with Jenn Blosil! Don't miss it!

Jenn Blosil has, according to Bill, one of the most unique singing and speaking voices that he's ever heard. Having performed on American Idol in 2016, served an LDS mission to NYC and now recorded an entire 11 track LP? Jenn Blosil is just getting started. Please enjoy this upbeat conversation and stay until the end to hear an exclusive clip from Jenn's new album which drops on October 4th on Spotify!

Taryn Aiken-Hyatt, who brought the Out of the Darkness Walks to Utah, came to this position through personal experience. After losing her father to suicide at the age of 26, and having her own brushes with suicidal ideation, Taryn decided to give back and find hope for people of Utah who are affected and/or struggling with depression/suicidal thoughts. Please listen to this important conversation with Bill and Taryn and don't forget to sign up for the walk here!

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