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Celebrating Military Members and First Responders at the Festival

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by Marlo Ihler and Kathryn Neves, Utah Shakespeare Festival The Utah Shakespeare Festival is celebrating our Armed Forces and First Responders in the month of September. Military Appreciation Days will take place September 9 to 12, 2026, by offering two free tickets to military members.

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