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We are thrilled to announce that The Forge Center for the Arts has officially been granted 501(c)(3) nonprofit status!

🎭 Why We Switched to The World According to Snoopy (And How It Connects to  SNOOPY!!! The Musical) When we first announced our spring Peanuts production, we shared that we would be doing SNOOPY!!! The Musical . As we moved deeper into planning, we made the decision to switch to The World According to Snoopy —and we wanted to explain what that really means. Because here’s the fun part:👉 They are closely related shows. 🐾 The World According to Snoopy  Is an Updated Version o

At The Forge, we believe creativity and connection thrive when supported by a generous and caring community—and we are incredibly grateful for partners who truly live that belief. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Roots Counseling & Wellness  and the amazing team behind it, Milt and Rochelle McLelland , for their continued and generous support of The Forge. Roots has blessed our organization in multiple meaningful ways. In addition to a financial donation supporting o

December 12th Newsletter

Attached is the newsletter from December 7th.

Christmas at the Forge 2025 Playbill

Thank you to Jeff Richards for featuring The Forge in Cedar City News. CLICK Here to read the article.

Gratitude for the First Sparks of Iron County As we reflect on gratitude this season, our hearts turn to the early settlers of Iron County—men, women, and families whose courage, grit, and craftsmanship shaped the place we now call home. Cedar City was built by people who forged their lives—quite literally—out of determination and vision. In the 1850s, Iron County became a center for iron production for the Utah Territory. Blacksmiths, ironworkers, and pioneers built furnaces

THE VISION OF THE FORGE Shaping Community Through Heart, Connection, and Creativity Cedar City is full of talent, heart, and people who love great stories. And yet, there’s still a gap in our local theatre landscape — a space waiting to be filled with year-round opportunities, new works, community connection, and affordable performances for all ages. That’s where The Forge Center for the Arts steps in. Our community is blessed with incredible organizations:  CVCT, offering tw

Stop by Iron County Today to read their article about THE FORGE! Click here to go to the article.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗥 Three-Time Emmy Winner • Actress • Producer • Director • Founding Visionary of The Forge We are honored to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary Ellen Wheeler, one of the creative sparks behind The Forge Center for the Arts. A Cedar City hometown girl turned national award-winner, Ellen’s career reflects decades of storytelling excellence, leadership, and heart.  𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗘𝗠𝗠𝗬 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 Elle

Cedar City… big things are happening! Less than 3 weeks ago, The Forge Center for the Arts was just an idea. Today, we are already on fire:  Written and now in rehearsals for two original Christmas shows  Booked three productions for 2026 — SNOOPY!!!, High School Musical, and 1776  Planning a brand-new Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre  Actively exploring options for a permanent venue We’re building something extraordinary for Southern Utah — and we want YOU to be part of it.  Ha

Get to Know The Forge Board! It’s amazing what a dedicated team with a shared vision can accomplish. Just three weeks ago, a bold decision was made: to create a brand-new theatre company here in Cedar City. And in only 21 days, this incredible team has…  Formed a nonprofit  Written two original Christmas shows  Cast both productions  Held our first rehearsal  Booked a venue  Secured four shows for our 2026 season  Launched our website  Started our social media channels All be

CAST & CREW ANNOUNCEMENT! We are thrilled to introduce the talented team bringing Christmas at the Forge to life! These incredible performers and behind-the-scenes heroes are pouring their hearts into creating unforgettable holiday magic for our community.  Cast & Crew Alex Murray Amelia Bailey Anya Pangan Charlie Heer Danny Bugg Duane Heer Elizabeth Rose Ellen Wheeler Gunner Comp Jacob Merrill Jarrett Pangan Kathy Heer Ky Habel Memphis Gesullo Milton McLelland Miriam Hunt Re

Did You Know? Did you know the Cedar Fun Center used to be a classic small-town movie theater? When it first opened in the early 1980s, it had just three screens and was known as Fiddlers Three Theatre. Locals flocked there for first-run films, buttery popcorn, and weekend hangouts. By 2003, it expanded to six full auditoriums, later becoming part of Megaplex and then a beloved discount theater. Eventually, the space transformed into the fun center we know today—with arcade g

𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀! Join us for the 1st Annual 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 — hosted at the Cedar Fun Center ! This year, we’re bringing TWO heart-warming holiday shows the whole family will love:  𝕾𝖆𝖓𝖙𝖆 𝕮𝖑𝖆𝖚𝖘 𝕴𝖘 𝕮𝖔𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖙𝖔 𝕿𝖔𝖜𝖓 A modern, magical twist on A Christmas Carol that will have kids (and grown-ups!) laughing, cheering, and believing in the spirit of Christmas.  𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑺𝒉�

Auditions for “Christmas at the Forge”  Date: Friday, November 14th  Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM - Arrive anytime from 5:00 to 6:30  Location: Roots Counseling – 732 N Main Street, Cedar City, Utah Shows are being directed by 3 time Emmy Award winning actress and director Ellen Wheeler. Step back in time and help create a show presented in the style of an old-fashioned holiday radio broadcast! This year’s productions — Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and The Star Still Shines — will c

Something new is being forged in Cedar City...  𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧!