Not everyone gets the chance to turn childhood dreams into reality, but this summer, that’s exactly what’s happened for Daisy Wright. Coming back to her hometown to perform at Tuacahn was dream number one. Number two was starring as Anna in Disney’s Frozen. The icing on the cake was that it was the regional premiere of Disney’s Frozen at Tuacahn and she would also be performing as ensemble and swing in Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and Anastasia. This year has been a dream come true for Daisy, but the journey to this point has been filled with hard work, dedication, and love for the craft—and her family.

Daisy grew up in Southern Utah and her dream of performing at Tuacahn began as young girl attending the shows. “It’s so beautiful here! I really took it for granted growing up,” she reflects, marveling at the stunning red rocks surrounding Tuacahn. Although she always adored the amphitheatre, this summer marks her first time performing on its stage—a full-circle moment that has been deeply meaningful.

When the opportunity to audition for the role of Anna presented itself, Daisy worked incredibly hard to land it. “I remember when I saw that Tuacahn was doing Disney’s Frozen, I called my husband and said, ‘What if I could do Anna?’” she recalls. She happened to be in rehearsals for a show in Texas at the time of Tuacahn’s auditions, but she was determined to make it happen. She flew in, auditioned, and flew home all within a 36-hour period. When the virtual callback came, she was meticulous with her recording. It had to be perfect! Finally, Daisy received the call she’d been waiting for: the role was hers.

Each night Daisy steps into the spotlight, she feels a connection to her childhood dreams. She says, “There’s one moment in ‘The First Time in Forever’ where I sing, ‘For the first time in forever, I’m getting what I’ve been dreaming of,’ and every night I think, ‘I am! This is Tuacahn, my home. I got what I dreamed of since I was little.’”

While she’s performed in musicals across the nation, Daisy’s life at Tuacahn has been a complete departure from what she’s accustomed to as a performer. Usually, Broadway performers prepare for one production and perform it night after night until the show’s run has closed. Tuacahn is unique in that it produces three outdoor Broadway musicals in repertoire. That means performers memorize their parts in all three shows and then switch between them each night from May through October. “It was so scary at first,” Daisy admits. “I’d never done anything like this before. My brain was crammed full!”

While the beginning of the season was a whirlwind of preparation, rehearsals, and performances, now she’s settled in and found balance, enjoying the different energy levels required for each show. Through it all, Daisy is savoring time with her family. “I’m living with my family while I’m here, which is really lovely,” she says with a smile. “Pretty much every night I have someone I know out in the audience. My family has been so supportive!”

Despite the intensity, the opportunity to perform at Tuacahn is something Daisy cherishes. “There’s a little line in Anastasia—‘I’ll bless my homeland until I die.’ I remember one day during rehearsal, looking out at the red rocks and thinking, ‘I do bless my homeland.’ It’s been so cool to be back.”

Wondering what it’s like to perform at Tuacahn? Check out this snapshot of Daisy’s last 72 hours:

Thursday: ANASTASIA

• 10:00am: Wake up (Late start due to evening shows!)
• 10:45am: Breakfast
• 11:30am: Workout
• 12:15pm: Shower and get ready
• 1:15pm: Relax and catch up on emails (A mix of downtime and productivity.)
• 2:30pm: Lunch
• 3:30pm: Interview with Sarah from Marketing
• 5:00pm: Dinner with her husband at Irmita’s Casita Mexican Restaurant
• 6:00pm: Dessert at Paletas (local favorite!)
• 6:30pm: Quick trip to Snow Canyon State Park (Daisy loves grounding herself here.)
• 7:15pm: Head to the theatre and sign in
• 8:00pm: Show Time! (As a swing, Daisy has to be ready to go onstage if one of the actors can’t be there. Tonight, she gets to watch the show and cheer on her castmates.)
• 10:30pm: Head home and unwind with her dog, tea, and a shower
• 1:30am: Bedtime (Earlier than usual!)

 Friday: FROZEN

• 9:30am: Snooze a bit
• 10:00am: Morning meditation and journaling (Essential for playing Princess Anna.)
• 10:30am: Breakfast and relax
• 12:00pm: Self-tape audition (Actors are always auditioning!)
• 1:00pm: Workout
• 1:45pm: Shower and get ready
• 3:00pm: Run errands
• 5:00pm: Power nap (Prepping for the night ahead!)
• 5:30pm: Dinner and watch Gilmore Girls
• 6:00pm: Vocal warm-up
• 6:25pm: Commute through the scenic Snow Canyon
• 6:45pm: Prep for the show (makeup, costumes, wigs, etc.)
• 8:00pm: Show Time! (Daisy does 16 jumping jacks before every show. It’s a random number, but pre-show routines are important!)
• 9:00pm: Intermission (Cooling off from the heavy winter costumes.)
• 10:15pm: Bows and meet friends and family after the show
• 11:15pm: Wind down with tea, stretching, and journaling
• 2:30am: Bedtime (A little later than planned!)

Saturday: JERSEY BOYS

• 10:00am: Wake up and meditate
• 10:30am: Breakfast
• 12:00pm: Grocery and dog store run
• 2:30pm: Pool day with family at Veyo Pool
• 5:30pm: Shower and get ready
• 6:30pm: Commute to the theatre
• 7:00pm: Get ready (Fun chats in the dressing room.)
• 8:00pm: Show Time! (Final show of the week, everyone gave their all.)
• 10:30pm: Bows and post-show hangout with the cast (Looking forward to a day off tomorrow!)

For Daisy, Tuacahn is not just a performance venue—it’s a place of magic and connection. Whether she’s wowing audiences in her 15-pound princess dress or enjoying a quieter night in the ensemble, she remains grounded by the support of her family, her community, and her love of storytelling.

Come see Daisy living her dream at Tuacahn! The 2024 Broadway Season ends October 19 and tickets are going fast, so get yours today!