A darkened theater stage with deep red velvet curtains drawn to the sides, a single warm spotlight pooling on the worn wooden floor, rich blacks and burgundies dominating the scene

Our Shows

A Legacy of African American Theatre

Since its founding, People Productions has brought powerful, thought-provoking African American theatre to Salt Lake City stages. Our productions celebrate the richness of Black storytelling, from classic works to contemporary voices.

Past Productions

  • August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

    April 13–15 & 20–23, 2017 Sugar Space Arts Warehouse

    Presented at the Sugar Space Arts Warehouse (132 S 800 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104). This landmark August Wilson drama explored the tensions and ambitions of a 1920s Chicago recording session, showcasing the depth of African American theatrical tradition.

  • An Urban Carol

    Debuted December 7, 2011 Directed by Yolanda Wood

    A fresh adaptation of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, reimagined through an urban lens. This production marked a creative milestone for the company and reflected its commitment to innovative, community-rooted storytelling.

Celebrating Over a Decade of Theatre

People Productions marked 12 years of African American theatre in Salt Lake City in 2011, and 13 years in the seasons that followed. Each production has strengthened the organization's role as Utah's premier African American themed theatre company.