Meet Ellen Wheeler

 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

Ellen is one of the rare talents to win Emmys in three different categories — a testament to her versatility and artistry:

 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series — All My Children

 Outstanding Ingenue in a Drama Series — Another World

 Outstanding Drama Series — Guiding Light

 𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

Ellen has made a lasting impact on daytime television, earning praise for her emotional depth, authenticity, and powerful performances.

Her achievements as an actress, director and executive producer solidify her as one of daytime television’s most respected and accomplished creatives.

 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪

After an incredible career in New York and Los Angeles, Ellen returned to her Cedar City roots with a renewed passion for community, creativity, and storytelling. Her vision and leadership helped launch The Forge Center for the Arts, where she is dedicated to nurturing local talent and creating meaningful experiences for Southern Utah families.

This Christmas season, Ellen is not only performing — she is also directing her own original productions, created exclusively for The Forge:

 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻

A hilarious, heartwarming new take on a Christmas classic — full of magic, mischief, and holiday fun.

 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

A beautiful, uplifting celebration of the light of Christ and the true meaning of Christmas.

Come experience the very first shows written and directed by Ellen Wheeler for Christmas at The Forge!

 December 5th–22nd

 Cedar Fun Center

 Tickets: www.theforgearts.com

 𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 & 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬

Ellen Wheeler continues to inspire our cast, crew, and community through her generosity, vision, and remarkable talent. We are honored to have her shaping the foundation of The Forge and thrilled to share her artistry with Southern Utah audiences.