(Ivins, UT) Following a recent stint with the national touring production of Oklahoma!, St. George native Shayla Osborn has returned home to take on the role of Frenchy in the production of Grease at the Tuacahn Amphitheatre. She will also appear in the venue’s concurrently running production of The Little Mermaid.

Osborn, a graduate of Brigham Young University’s musical theatre program, is no stranger to the stage in Ivins. She previously spent five summers on the outdoor stage in a variety of productions including The Music Man, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. “It’s wonderful to return to the place where I performed throughout my childhood,” she says. “My journey as a performer started at Tuacahn, so returning here brings back a lot of great memories for me. There really is no place as beautifully unique as Tuacahn.”

Some of Osborn’s additional credits include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Children of Eden, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. She also spent two years performing and touring with the BYU Young Ambassadors.

Regarding her new role as Frenchy, Osborn says, “I have always wanted to play a red head! Frenchy really is one-of-a-kind. She’s got such a kind heart, yet she’s still a little sassy. It’s such a fun and exciting role to play. Besides, who wouldn’t want to be a Pink Lady?”

Now you can experience Shayla Osborn as Frenchy in Tuacahn’s current production of Grease through October 20. Tickets are available online at tuacahn.org or by calling (435) 652-3300.

Tuacahn is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

IVINS, Utah – Tuacahn Center for the Arts, already known as a place for professional music and theatre, once again becomes home to local artists, crafters, and farmers when the outdoor venue opens the Saturday Market for the 2011 season.  Commencing April 2, the weekly market will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. each Saturday through December 17.  The outdoor market will feature local artwork, crafts, food, entertainment, and much more.  A pancake breakfast is available from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on the plaza.

Admission and entertainment is free.  Patrons can stroll along the tree-lined walkways near the water feature and browse the displays by local painters, artists, and crafters.  Food, including seasonal fruits and vegetables, will be available for purchase.

To commemorate National Poetry Month in April, the Utah State Poetry Society is sponsoring a youth poetry contest.  Gardening classes on a variety of topics such as growing and using fresh herbs or raising plants for the patio will be offered by the Plant Lady.

Organizers will also highlight special events and themes throughout the year.  These include the Fiesta Festival, April 16; Polynesian Festival, May 28; Native American culture, June 11; and a classic car show, May 14.  Additional highlights include the Rubber Duckie Race  for Cancer, July 23; Fine Arts Festival, September 24; Crazy for Quilt Festival, October 8; and Pumpkin Festival, October 25.

Additionally, visitors to the market can enter to win free tickets to Tuacahn’s concerts and theatrical productions.

Chris Graham, Tuacahn’s Gift Gallery Manager and Saturday Market organizer, says this can be a great opportunity for people looking for something fun to do on a Saturday morning and for crafters who want to earn additional income in the current economic climate.  “This is a fun weekend activity for locals and visitors alike,” she says.  “When the public comes together to support local artists and crafters it really helps builds a stronger community.”

Tuacahn kick-starts a new season with a noteworthy lineup of first class live music and comedy shows at Southern Utah’s favorite outdoor theatre. Acts scheduled to appear include the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra in its 10^th Year Anniversary Tour, Bill Cosby, The Lettermen, Eddie Money, Due West, REO Speedwagon, Greyson Chance & Cody Simpson, REO Speedwagon, Air Supply, Lonestar, Don McLean, and Sinbad.