Paper Weight

Alex Glover steps into dual roles with seamless generosity—a task that’s far from easy. Whether comforting a child as Papa or bearing the emotional weight of another character’s unraveling as Rosie’s father. Glover radiates stability and kindness, qualities that become emotional anchors for both Rosie and the audience.

-Keolanani Kinghorn (The Rhetorical Review)

The world premiere of Paper Weight, produced by Vicariously Staged Productions at The Hive Collaborative, is a deeply moving and raw exploration of memory, identity, and the emotional toll of early-onset Alzheimer’s...the production centers on Rosie, a woman on her deathbed, as she navigates a fragmented stream of memories. Using devised movement, poetry, and non-linear storytelling, the show effectively captures the disorienting and fragile nature of memory loss. With its emotionally charged storytelling and evocative score, Paper Weight invites audiences to reflect on love, grief, and what remains when memory fades.

• -Courtney Taylor (Utah Theatre Bloggers Association)

 Alex Glover plays both Clarence and Papa, and embodies a truly wholesome and comforting paternal presence. He radiates a warm, safe energy that feels like a refuge for all the characters. His interaction with Quinn’s story is especially touching, capturing the gentle, protective heart of a father in that moment.

• Courtney Taylor (Utah Theatre Bloggers Association)

 This beautiful performance is moving, funny, and an outstanding example of the marvelous local talent we have here in our own backyard...The entire cast and crew are to be commended for their excellent work in bringing to life this extraordinary production and touching story.

-Front Row Reviewers