Music: the Most Hotly-Debated Art Form Have you noticed that people have stronger opinions about music than any other art form? You’ll never hear people debating the true purpose of painting or dance the way you’ll watch them hashing it out over music. Movies as take a distant second place on the heated…
Category: Fine Arts
When Is Nudity Culturally Acceptable?
Today we are going to strip nudity of its mystery—yessss! We are going to decode, debunk and demystify the stigma associated with nudity, as well as explain when and why it’s acceptable to be naked. Get excited for an eye-opening intellectual discussion on the deeper meanings of going nude. “How Culture and Marketing Relate” I…
Confession: 5 Reasons Opera Will Never Be Popular, and Why That’s Okay
Some people think the opera industry will never take off. Does it have to be that way? Opera fans the world over mourned as New York City Opera closed its doors and shut down operations. The rest of the world went on with life, completely oblivious to the news. “Pah! Uncultured swine. How could…
Mimi West Wins as Carrie in Carousel
The role of Carrie Pipperidge in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel is one of my biggest wins in theater. This multifaceted character is one of the most enjoyable stage roles I have played. It was also fun to interact with members of the audience after performances. I loved taking pictures with them and having…
Rave Reviews for Mimi West as Lady Caroline Dester in Enchanted April
After losing 18 pounds for a role in which my stage wine and cigarettes were my only friends, I was pleased to have delighted some audience members and reviewers alike. They came to see me as Lady Caroline Dester in Utah Lyric Opera’s production of Enchanted April. This version was an original creating of…