Curbside Theater

With the ability to travel to audiences and adaptable to many spaces, Curbside Theater is perfect for viewers who are isolated, restricted, or with accessibility challenges. Please contact us to work something out. It’s part of our mission.

• Is it low risk for cornonavirus transmission? It’s an outdoor performance with ample space for social distancing. All SB Dance personnel are fully vaccinated.
• How does presenting work?  Curbside shows are usually “hosted” by an organization like an arts council, municipal event, school, neighborhood, business, or individual. Most put on a social event followed by a performance at dusk. The fee depends on factors like location, anticipated attendance, and availability of grants for underwriting.
• Is this okay for kids? Sure. You might think of it like going to a nice restaurant: some youths enjoy it; others just want a kids menu. Please don’t make a reservation for a children’s party.
• What’s a good location? Reasonably level ground, fairly quiet, access for a truck and small trailer, room for the audience to spread out, and relatively dark. Parks, green spaces, scenic backgrounds, and paved areas all work. In special cases where vehicle access isn’t possible, it is possible to set up a custom stage.
• What’s the best time? Dusk allows stage lighting to elevate the experience.
• What time is dusk? At Salt Lake’s latitude, about 9:15pm on the summer solstice. By late September, it’s about 7:30pm. Shaded locations dim sooner.
• Is it always the same show? There should be two different evenings for the 2023 season.
• Do I have to buy tickets? Most hosts offer performance free-of-charge. Occasionally, SB Dance hosts performance that are ticketed. Sometimes, shows are free but a ticket is required so we can control attendance.
• Will you do a show for free? We endeavor to reach vulnerable and under-served populations and offer 1-2 pro bono shows each season. Please reach out if you are involved with an organization that could benefit.
• Are you on social media? Most activity takes place on Instagram or search tag #curbsidetheater.