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Show 5 DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE Wednesday, August 24, 2011 WEEPIES continued from Page 4 media presence. The Weepies have garnered more than ioo placements, being featured in many popular TV shows, including "Grey's Anatomy," "How I Met Your Mother" and "Gossip Girls." The Weepies have been creating deep and meaningful music, and have kept their unique sound. The only thing that has changed is the addition of more instruments and recording equipment, which can be distracting at times. "It still feels very visceral," Steve said. "We have more instruments and recording equipment now, which is possibly a little more distracting but still fun. Actually, the overabundance of options is one of the reasons we're doing this acoustic tour—we wanted to get back to the basics." The duo loves singing and songwriting, and takes inspiration from everyday occurrences and from their two children. The duo said their children are just one of their many sources of inspiration. "Having kids changes your perspective," Steve said. "Everything about the last record, from the cover art to the songs, was inspired by our experiences over the last two years." The duo is currently working on their fifth album, but is unsure of the release date. t.justice@ chronicle.utah.edu PHOTO COURTESY AMERICAN GHOST HUNTER/The Daily Utah Chronicle Calek said the film is for those who believe in the supernatural or not. The film is meant to inspire the audience through a realistic view of ghosts. GHOST continued from Page 4 two maintained a positive relationship with A&E, there was a formula they were forced to follow. To tell this story as truthfully as possible, making the film themselves seemed like the right route to pursue. "There's a side to it that is very exciting and fun, but I feel like there is a very real side to it that has never PLAYS been shown until this film," Calek said. "And there's a lot of reality that gets lost in the entertainment and television. And that's why the medium of film documentary made a lot more sense because we could finally tell the truth about very dark cases of the paranormal." Calek also said his personal approach to the film is a departure from anything he's ever done on the TV show. "Being a filmmaker, you have continued from Page 4 humanity. I hope with this play to have touched on that at least a little." about a woman in love. "People are complex creatures," she said. "We have a hard time understanding ourselves, let alone each other. That's what makes us human. I believe it's my job as a playwright to create characters who reflect that Do Not Hit Golf Balls Into Mexico Written by Shawn Fisher and directed by Adrianne Moore, "Do Not Hit Golf Balls Into Mexico" might be of specific interest to Utahns. "Immigration, nationality, and self-identification are to pay attention to things that are going on and you have to think like a filmmaker, but at the same time you're also interacting with your family," he said. "On one hand, there's one side of your brain you're looking at something like a filmmaker and on the other side of it, you're living this thing." Calek said the film is for everyone, whether they believe in the supernatural or not. "If you're not into the paranor- intriguing themes and are of great pertinence to a Utah audience," Moore said. Salt Lake Acting Cornpany's Keven Myrhe said "Do Not Hit Golf Balls Into Mexico" deals with a family's struggle over immigration. It begins with an a discovery of human remains in the desert. Then an investigation examines the issue of immigration and the effect , . r . , mal, one of my favorite things that people have been saying about this film...(is that) whether you're into the paranormal or not, this is a film you should see," he said. "It's a really amazing story about second chances. It will inspire everybody to realize it's never too late to fix your life. It's never too late to take the steps to make your life better, and through family, you can overcome anything." b.morrisey@chronicle.utah.edu that immigration policies have on individuals and families. Making Waves "Making Waves" was written by Heidi Van Ert and directed by Jared Larkin. Van Ert is a professor at Westminster College who has taught all grade levels during a 35 year career. "Making Waves" is Van Ert's first script, and is already a multiple award-winning play. It won the Wasatch Theater script competition twice, and was featured by the New American Playwrights Project at the Cedar City Shakespeare Festival. Van Ert said the play was written out of her desire to express what it means to be a teacher. "It's a noble profession, and we want people to recognize 4 a' • a.' 4• '1' 4 vs. I The Fearless Fringe Festival begins Aug. 26 and concludes on Aug. 28. More information about the Festival can be found at www. saltlakeactingcompany.org. a.ferris@ chronicle.utah.edu b* • l,,c •••• I that, and consider the radical possibility of joining the ranks of creative and dedicated teachers," she said. a.11 A ,14511.4111 0— V ' 11 I • INTERNS AND DJs WANTED! Mb, Ct CD —3 CL p 6 0 3 Gain Experience Meet New People Speak Your Mind apply online today @ kuteradio.com v4 SEARCH FOR KUTE ON THE MOBILE APP • tunein =13 RADIO 432.788.0123 / Studio: Union, 4th Floor |