Heroes Of The Fourth Turning Comes To Center For The Arts At Kayenta

Heroes Of The Fourth Turning Comes To Center For The Arts At Kayenta

April 18-27, 2024

The Center for the Arts at Kayenta proudly announces the arrival of “Heroes of the Fourth Turning,” a gripping award-winning play by Will Arbery, directed by guest director Rachel Park. This groundbreaking production marks the first run of the show in the state of Utah. It promises to captivate audiences with performances from professional TV & film actors working alongside incredible local artists, as well as the script’s profound exploration of current societal tensions.

Audiences can witness this thought-provoking performance from April 18th to April 27th, 2024, with showings Wednesday – Saturday at 7:30 PM and a Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM.

The New York Times called the play “Astonishing and riveting,” and the Stanford Review shared, “This is no ordinary play. It is a captivating, provocative piece of art you will thank yourself for seeing.” It delves fearlessly into complex themes ranging from religion and sexuality to race and gender. A poignant narrative unfolds as four young conservatives convene in Wyoming to honor their mentor, Gina, who assumes the presidency of a small Catholic college. What begins as a celebratory reunion soon unravels into a tumultuous clash of ideologies, reflecting the profound divisions within contemporary American society.

The cast of five features both professional and local actors, including current UTU student Adalyn Enslen (Emily). Sadie Kuwano (Theresa) is a TV/film and theater actor working in LA and NYC. Credits include Criminal Minds (CBS), I Think You Should Leave (Netflix), Fresh Off the Boat (ABC), and Good Trouble (Freeform). David Rosenblatt (Kevin) recently performed at CFAK in True West and Dancing in the Flames. Film/TV work includes The Moon Also Rises (Cannes), Minx (HBO), Little America (Apple TV+), and Dad Stop Embarrassing Me (Netflix). Jesse Saler (Justin) is an LA-based actor. He was recently seen recurring on Good Trouble (Freeform), Shameless (Showtime), and on Dave (FX). Debora Threedy (Gina) is a local actor and playwright. She trained at the Academy of Dramatic Art. Although this is her first time performing at Kayenta, three of her plays have been produced at the Center for the Arts.

“Like many performances we are presenting at the Center, this production is intended to spark conversation and provoke thought,” says Miranda Wright, the Executive Director at The Center. “We are bringing deliciously adventurous new performances to Southern Utah, unlike anything else available in the region. I invite audiences to engage deeply with the themes and emotions presented on stage and bring their thoughts and opinions to nights out, dinner parties, and our theater’s lobby.”

Join us for an evening of gripping drama and profound introspection. Tickets can be purchased online at kayentaarts.org, 435-674-2787, or in person at the Box Office.