Non.-.Profit
Johnny has seen the impact that volunteerism has and how it unites people of different races and sexual persuasions for a common cause. He recognizes the humanity in each of us by encouraging the foundations of understanding, empathy, and compassion.
Johnny is dedicated to serve organizations where he can make unique impacts. Largely benefiting the underserved gay and lesbian communities, he also contributes to theater creation and appreciation. He uses his creative and management skills to educate and entertain.
Equality Utah
Theater reviewing
Utah repertory theater company
Johnny founded the wholly nonprofit Utah Rep, with the unique mission to bring challenging theater that Utahns would not normally be able to enjoy. Utah Rep is “the area’s only theater company to solely focus on premieres and neglected shows,” according to the national BroadwayWorld website.
The company’s mission has been to produce entertaining, adventuresome, and illuminating premieres of dramas and musicals along with neglected shows. Its rich history of engaging adventurous theatergoers includes 35 productions—19 regional premieres, one first-in-state staging, four neglected classics, five classics, and six original productions.
Utah Rep is the state’s only company to make theatergoing affordable with Pay As You May ticketing—since its first production. And the only Utah company of its size to employ live musicians for each musical, including Rodgers and Hammerstein’s overlooked masterpiece, Carousel (with a 25-piece orchestra)—since its first production.
“Johnny Hebda has amassed an amazing group of talent.”—Front Row Reviewers
“I have a lot of respect for the work the company does—both its programming choices and the impressive talent they always manage to assemble, onstage and off.”—Utah Theatre Bloggers
“It’s wonderful to see Utah Rep’s innovate and moving theater. Winning justified praise, the company stages lesser-known shows that might not otherwise be seen in Utah.”—Gephardt Daily
“In hugely entertaining productions, Utah Rep is tackling complicated subjects. The material could easily disintegrate if not handled carefully, but each show element is ably tied together.”—Utah Theatre Bloggers
“What Johnny Hebda has accomplished is an impressive feat.”—Salt Lake Magazine
“I have a lot of respect for the work the company does—both its programming choices and the impressive talent they always manage to assemble, onstage and off.”—Utah Theatre Bloggers
“A premier theater company in the state.”—BroadwayWorld
“Utah Rep offers a rare opportunity to experience exceptional theater.”—Utah Theatre Bloggers
PRODUCTION TITLES
Afterglow • Amadeus • Angels in America • August: Osage County • Bare: A Pop Opera • Blackbird • Bonnie & Clyde • The Bridges of Madison County • Cabaret • Carousel • Carrie: The Musical • Doubt, A Parable • Exposure • A Little Night Music • Love and Sex in the Digital Age • Love Letters • Grace • Heathers: The Musical • i love you because • Judging Hayden • KOF77 • Kiss of the Spider Woman • The Last 5 Years • Ordinary Days • The Other Place • Punxsutawney • Rabbit Hole • Rent • Round2 • Side Show • Straight • Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street • [title of show] • Turn to Page 93 • What the Bellhop Saw
Utah Valley University Arts Resource Council
JOHNNY HEBDA, Chairman of the Promotion and Publicity Committee
The UVU School of the Arts attracts and retains students with sufficient talent and passion for a career in the Arts and challenges them to hone imagination, creativity, and innovation as they secure the knowledge, skills, and experiences vital to their success. It enlivens, enhances, and enriches UVU and its varied communities through scholarly activities, public exhibits and performances, participation in or with the Arts, and classes about the Arts.
JOHNNY HEBDA, Event Coordinator
Our mission is to empower the LGBTQ+ students and alumni of Brigham Young University in achieving their intellectual, social, and professional potential. We do this by completing initiatives based on the needs of our students and alumni.