Speaking on Business: Hale Centre Theatre

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Sally Dietlein discussing the impact of Hale Centre Theatre on Utah's arts community.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Hale Centre Theatre has become a cornerstone of Utah’s arts community, drawing audiences from across the region and beyond. Known for its scale and impact, the theatre continues to connect people through live performances. Co-founder, Sally Dietlein, joins us with more. Sally Dietlein: For over 40 years, Hale Centre Theatre has been dedicated to enriching lives through world-class theatre. What began as a small community stage has grown into one of the highest attended professional theatres in the nation, welcoming nearly 700,000 guests each year on three stages. Our mission is to create exceptional theatre experiences that bring people together. We combine timeless stories with innovative productions and cutting-edge stage technology to create moments that move audiences and strengthen our community. Education and access are central to our work. Each year, Hale Centre Theatre donates more than 25,000 tickets to local schools and nonprofit organizations, offers half-price youth tickets, and provides free theatre experiences to over 14,000 students annually. As a not-for-profit arts organization, Hale Centre Theatre is grateful for this…

People in this episode

Host: Derek Miller

Guest: Sally Dietlein

Topics covered

• arts community
• theatre
• live performances
• education
• nonprofit
• community impact

Keywords

• Hale Centre Theatre
• Utah arts
• live performances
• community theatre
• nonprofit arts
• theatre education
• audience engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hale Centre Theatre

Places: Utah, HCT.org

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