This year’s final play in South Jordan was “Blithe Spirit.” This comedic play’s story follows a séance gone awry. Sandbox Theatre was the production company. They provided the experienced actors, set construction, backstage rigging, makeup, lighting and ushering. 

“I started Sandbox Theatre with Bridgette Stowell in 2009 and I’ve been directing for over 25 years,” Sandbox Theatre Director Karyn Tucker said. “We have a five year contract with South Jordan now. We’ll do two shows a year for them.”

Tiffany Parker from South Jordan’s Art Council has been involved with the collaboration with Sandbox. South Jordan City had reached out to find a small theater company willing to produce plays for their city. They received several proposals. Sandbox Theatre was ultimately the production company selected.

“We’re very excited to work with them and it’s a great partnership,” South Jordan’s City Manager Dustin Lewis said. “We’ve benefited as a community because the arts are very important to the mayor and the city’s citizens.” As it stands, their contract will continue as long as they both choose to fulfill their roles.

Sandbox will be starting their next show in March. They will be performing a bigger, musical production in June of next year. The title cannot be released yet because they first need to obtain the play’s rights. Their second play will be next fall and is generally a smaller production.

“I was doing auditions for “Blithe Spirit” and Karyn wanted me to play Madame Arcati,” actor Kelly Rollins said. “I’ve been acting since I was in high school and received my degree from BYU-Idaho in Performance and Directing. I love Sandbox! – they do great stuff and the people are fantastic!” 

South Jordan’s Round it up for the Arts program that allows residents to add to their utility bill can be used towards events like Sandbox Theatre plays. Lewis said, “We’d also like to use additional funds to expand the arts in South Jordan for things like more plays and classes. The Arts Council will work on this.”