The ThreePenny Theatre Company is scheduled to present the world premiere of a new musical titled Real, enough. The production will take place at the Alliance Theater Black Box at Trolley Square from Nov. 13, 2026, through Nov. 22, 2026.
The musical features a book, lyrics, and music by Marina Altschiller-Gannon, alongside music and orchestration by Michael Freitag. The story follows Claire, a writer who moves to a small town to write a novel after leaving a life that no longer feels like her own. While there, she meets Sarah, a woman rebuilding her life following the death of her boyfriend, Alex. The narrative explores the collision of past and present as the characters reckon with grief, connection, and the meaning of moving forward. The plot involves Alex's spirit, which remains stuck on Earth and unable to move on, leading Claire to offer help in finishing his unfinished business.
The production features Sam Torres in the role of Claire and Verona Miller as Sarah. The creative team for the production includes Marina Altschiller-Gannon, who serves as the director, book writer, lyricist, and composer, and Michael Freitag, who serves as composer and orchestrator.
The musical is part of a series of theatrical offerings in the Salt Lake City area. Other upcoming productions in the region include Holiday Inn at Tuacahn Amphitheatre and The Man Who Came to Dinner at Pioneer Theatre Company.
