You may have read Elisabeth’s article about the Off Strip theater scene in Las Vegas — and if you haven’t, here is a gift link. To give listeners the lay of the land in Sin City (or rather Sin County, to be exact), we welcomed Daz Weller, artistic director of the Vegas Theater Company, who talked to us about what it’s like to do small plays and musicals in a city best known for pop residencies and Cirque du Soleil extravaganzas. There are many obstacles, but the talent pool is fantastic and locals are getting thirstier for home-grown shows.

Vegas Theater Company is one of the three professional companies Elisabeth mentioned in her feature. The other two are Majestic Repertory Theater and A Public Fit Theater Company. They are both well worth a visit if you find yourself in southern Nevada.

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