A Night of Music, Joy, and Mental Health Advocacy
September 19, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Thank you for joining us for our 3rd Annual Utah Broadway cabaret, “Flip The Script: Miscast With Purpose”, featuring incredible local talent, supporting BIPOC mental health initiatives and Suicide Prevention Month.
This event is organized by the Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment and hosted by West Valley Performing Arts.
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Thank you to our event sponsors!
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting BIPOC mental health and suicide prevention in Utah 💜
GFI is an organization giving focus to the nonprofit and community work and passions that bring people together in unique gatherings to make collective impact. Their vibrant gatherings lift and assist with growth, learning, action, and progress with a feeling of collective effervescence.
Eliza Chat is a personal mental fitness coach powered by AI and backed by licensed therapists. Their goal is to help you strengthen your foundation, steady your mood, and show up stronger.
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Our Beneficiaries
Funds raised from this event go toward our goal of $5000 for each of these Utah BIPOC mental health initiatives. Extra funds raised will go toward pro bono services at the Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment (UCEBT).
Be Better Utah
Be Better Utah’s Client Access Program (CAP) bridges the gap between individuals seeking care and providers ready to serve them.
- They fund therapy sessions directly, reducing financial barriers.
- They connect clients with providers based on their needs and preferences.
- They support therapists with fair compensation to increase availability of care.
- They reduce reliance on insurance limitations, expanding options for clients
This model creates a more responsive, flexible system; one that works for both clients and providers.
The Defensive Line
The Defensive Line is a nonprofit focused on preventing youth suicide by helping adults in schools build stronger, more human connections with young people.
Through trainings, storytelling, and system-level support, The Defensive Line equips educators and staff with the language, awareness, and confidence to talk about suicide, recognize warning signs, and connect students to resources, shifting schools from reactive crisis response to proactive, community-wide prevention grounded in shared humanity and hope.
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Program
ACT I
Ensemble…..Opening Number (Steppin’ to the Bad Side/One Night Only)
Rosemay Webster…..Don’t Rain on My Parade
Hayden Gillies and Philip Childs..…Let Be Your Star
Six Cast.….I Don’t Need Your Love Reprise
Phil Lewis..…Miss Ceile’s Blues
Rebecca Meats.….The Impossible Dream
Eva Teitter..…Giants in the Sky
Sonia Maritza Inoa-Rosado Maughan…..Maybe
Angel S Martinez..…What Do I Need With Love
McKenna Kay Jensen…..Being Alive
Intermission
ACT II
Ratanak Ung..…I Miss the Mountains
Lindsey Woodward…..Gethsemane
Mya Sanchez and Tony Sao Fa’auli…..True Colors
Annakaitlyn Burningham and Elliott Phares…..Ballad of Phil and Phyllis
Kimberly Teitter….Astonishing
Asher Head and Daysha…..Suddenly Seymour
Remy Talanoa…..Someone Gets Hurt
The Friends…..If We Make It Through The Night
Ensemble…..Finale
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Performers
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Angel S Martinez
With an artistic hand from his Mexican mother & charisma from his Puerto Rican father, Angel Martinez has been a performer for most of his life. Reenactments of Shrek or The Matrix were frequent in the living room. Martinez aims to show that through endless hard work, dreams can certainly materialize. “Whether you think you can or think you cannot, you are right.”
@theboxiest
Annakaitlyn Burningham
Sometimes she dances, sometimes she sings, sometimes she acts, sometimes she choreographs, sometimes she hates performing but she always supports mental health!
Asher Head
Asher Head is delighted to be a part of the cabaret for a third year! He has performed in Dreamgirls and In the Heights at The Grande Theater, and Ragtime and Once on This Island at The Ruth Theater. Catch him in Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour at Murray Theater this October! You can follow him on instagram @coolkid_23 to see what he’s up to now.
Daysha
@daysharella
Elliott Phares
Elliott is thrilled to have been invited to perform alongside this incredible group of artists this year. He most recently played Troy Bolton in Draper Historic Theatre’s production of High School Musical and is also a trained ballroom dancer with BYU. He is grateful for the opportunity to share the stage with such a talented group of performers and is excited to be part of this year’s concert!
@ell.phares
@ellpharesmusick
Eva Teitter
Eva is excited to be performing in the cabaret! She was recently seen as Gill in Finding Nemo Jr. at West Valley Arts. Other credits: Spongebob the Musical Jr. (Sardine Solo), School of Rock (Tomika), Annie (Kate/Pepper), and Seussical (Max/Who). She also loves to dance and perform.
Hayden Gillies
Hayden is so grateful to take part in this cabaret and contribute to such a worthy cause! Hayden is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Director with Sandstone Psychology in Spanish Fork, Utah. He is passionate about supporting those struggling with their mental health and uplifting marginalized communities throughout Utah.
Kimberly Teitter
Kimberly Teitter is excited to host this event for a great cause! She is a licensed psychologist at UCEBT, specializing in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She is also a performer and music director in the Utah community/regional theatre scene. Credits include: Be One Celebration Choir, Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir, director/guest artist with BYU Rhythm n’ Soul Collective, director of Faith Matters Community Choir; Dreamgirls (Michelle), School of Rock (Patty), Hairspray (Dynamite swing), Little Shop of Horrors (Asst. Music Dir., 2022; Music Dir. 2025).
Lindsey Woodward
Lindsey is honored to be part of a cause that means so much to her. Raising mental health awareness helps break the stigma, encourages others to ask for help, and reminds all of us that we are not alone. Be loud, be proud, and be there for each other.
McKenna Kay Jensen
McKenna Kay Jensen is an actor in the Salt Lake City area is honored to be included in this lineup of wonderful artists to raise money for mental health. McKenna has been lucky to perform in many theaters across the valley. You may have seen her as Melpomene in Xanadu (West Valley Arts), Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act (Hale Centre Theatre) or Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar (The Grand Theater). She thanks her wonderfully supportive family and friends for everything they’ve taught her.
Mya Sanchez
Operations manager by day, center stage by night. The arts have helped me find my voice, and discover light in some of my darkest moments. Living with clinical depression and a panic disorder can make the world feel overwhelming, but music, performance, and the people I’ve met along the way have reminded me that I am never truly alone. Tonight, I step into the spotlight with one of my favorite people by my side not despite my story, but because of it.
Phil Lewis
Phil Lewis is originally from Statesboro, Georgia and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah shortly after receiving his bachelor’s in Dance from BYU-Idaho where he was a member of the Dance Alliance touring Dance Company. Phil has performed in several shows at Hale Centre Theatre, including Newsies, The Nutty Professor, Beauty and the Beast, The Prince of Egypt, and is currently playing as SIMEON/BAKER in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. His favorite theatre credit was Richie in A Chorus Line at West Valley Arts. Phil is also a professional baton twirler and was a solo quarterfinalist on Season 19 of America’s Got Talent.
@philly_szn_official
Philip Childs
@philmchilds917
Rachel Mardis
Rachel is an audio engineer most of the time, a sound designer every once in awhile, and a singer whenever she can get it. She’s just happy to be here and know all these awesome people. Will be working behind the scenes on In The Heights at WVA again next year so you better try out!!
Ratanak Ung
Ratanak is a student at the University of Utah pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. He has been seen in productions across the valley! Some of his favorites include Cats at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Hale Centre Theatre, and Yet I’ll Speak (a student-written original production) at the University of Utah. He would like to remind you all to dream big, and to love even bigger. “Therefore we are all, in some sense, mountaineers, and going to the mountains is going home.” – John Muir
@ratanak.ung
Rebecca Meats
Rebecca Meats is a classically trained mezzo-soprano with a love for musical theatre. Favorite credits include Alice in Big River, Dynamite in Hairspray, Ms. Medda Larkin in Newsies, She will also soon take the stage as Ronnette in Little Shop of Horrors. Rebecca is honored to be part of this special benefit and to use her love of performing to support mental health awareness.
Remy Talanoa
Remy has been performing on stage for 27 years. They couldn’t be more excited to share the stage with such a talented line up and for such a wonderful cause. You may have seen him at West Valley Performing Arts, Hale Centre Theatre, Hale Centre Theater Orem, Centerpoint Legacy Theater, Pickleville Playhouse, Playmill etc. Thank you for supporting the cause and your local artists.
Rosemay Webster
Rosemay Webster is a classically trained violinist and lifelong lover of musical theater. You may have seen her on stage in Ragtime, Once on This Island, and now Little Shop of Horrors in Murray. When she’s not making music, Rosemay has spent more than 20 years in the field of mental health as a clinician, educator, and researcher—bringing both heart and humanity to everything she does.
@rozzeypozzey
Sonia Maritza Inoa-Rosado Maughan
Sonia is a Puerto Rican-Dominican singer, actor, and playwright who has performed on stages in Miami, L.A., and in Utah! She is a proud supporter of the local arts and believes every actor has a story worth sharing and every stage has a story worth experiencing. Sonia currently serves on the Board of Trustees for West Valley Arts. Her current role is as Assistant Director for Little Shop of Horrors at Murray Theatre. “Mental Health matters! Please consider donating to this amazing fundraiser!”
The Friends
The Friends are a vocal group brought together after over six years of singing together in gospel choirs, theatre productions and many a karaoke night. Their name reflects more than a shared love of singing; they strive to be the kind of friends who truly show up for one another, support each other through life’s challenges, and celebrate each other’s successes.
Drawing from gospel and R&B influences, The Friends share music that inspires hope, joy, and connection. Their genuine camaraderie is at the heart of every performance. In fact, they enjoy spending time together so much, one of their biggest rehearsal challenges is simply getting started. For The Friends, music is not just about harmony; it’s about friendship, community, and uplifting others.
Tony Sao Fa’auli
I am so excited and deeply moved to be taking part in this incredible event raising funds and awareness for suicide prevention in the BIPOC community and many other communities. Mental health affects us all and it’s important to know we can be there for each other so Thank you for supporting this journey with me!
@Mastah.Tony
Yahosh Bonner
Yahosh Bonner was born the fifth of eight children in Las Vegas, NV.
Yahosh comes from an accomplished musical heritage. He and his wife Vanessa have 3 boys and a girl. Malachi 16, Samaiah 12, and Nehemiah 10, and Kuregiy 4. He is a TV cohost. He is a motivational speaker, and actor. In addition he is a recording performing artist. Yahosh starred in the movie called His Name is Green Flake, which is an award winning film recently released. Yahosh was featured in Utah Valleys Business Q’s 40 under 40 edition. Received his Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from The University of Northern Colorado and Masters from Southern Utah University in Professional Communication. Currently the Athletic Director at faith based private school, American Heritage School. Yahosh also enjoys emceeing and public speaking and he wishes to live up to the quote, “I am my ancestors wildest dreams.”
@yahoshb
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Statistics on BIPOC Mental Health
Each of the organizations we’re supporting plays a vital role in improving mental health in BIPOC communities that face unique challenges. These statistics show why their work matters.
Immigrants and Refugees
- Family separation significantly contributes to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and poorer psychological quality of life in refugees (Miller et al., 2018)
- Children separated from their parents are 3x more likely to experience serious emotional and behavioral issues, many of which persist even two years after reunification. (Edyburn & Meeks, 2021; Lu et al., 2020; Miller et al., 2018; Ornelas et al., 2020)
- The Physicians for Human Rights and Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture (2003) found that among detained asylum seekers, 86% reported symptoms of depression, 77% anxiety, and 50% PTSD.
- Detention is linked to high rates of mental health problems—including self-harm and suicidal ideation—across adults, adolescents, and children, during and after release (Filges et al., 2024; von Werthern et al., 2018).
LGBTQ+ Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)
- 40% of AAPI LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide in 2021, including 50% of AAPI transgender and nonbinary youth and 49% of Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian LGBTQ youth
- 16% of AAPI LGBTQ youth reported a suicide attempt in 2021, including 21% of AAPI transgender and nonbinary youth and 20% of Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian LGBTQ youth
- 54% of AAPI LGBTQ youth reported discrimination based on their race/ethnicity in the past year
- 63% of AAPI transgender and nonbinary youth reported discrimination based on their gender identity
- 17% of AAPI LGBTQ youth reported that they had been physically threatened or harmed due to their LGBTQ identity in the past year
This data is from The Trevor Project’s 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
Diversity in Mental Health Providers
Workforce Diversity & Representation
- Most behavioral health providers are non-Hispanic White women (HRSA, 2024).
- In 2015, 86% of psychologists were White; only 5% were Hispanic, 4% Black, 5% Asian (APA).
- Just 5.5% of psychologists speak Spanish (APA, 2015).
- 96% of therapists regularly serve White clients, vs. 38% Black and 34% Hispanic (APA).
Education & Pipeline Disparities
- Black and Hispanic students are underrepresented in psychology doctoral programs compared to their population share (Callahan, 2018).
- In 2018, 12% of psych majors were Black, but only 7.1% enrolled in doctoral programs (Luebbe, 2018).
- High debt is a barrier: grad students anticipate over $140k in student loans (APA, 2021).
Access & Cultural Mismatch
- Over 122 million Americans live in Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HRSA, 2024).
- Asian (55%) and Black (46%) adults report difficulty finding culturally responsive providers, vs. 38% of White adults (Panchal, 2024).
- Hispanic adults are 60% less likely to receive treatment than White adults (SAMHSA, 2023).
- Black youth often avoid care due to stigma and systemic distrust (Rose et al., 2011; House Task Force, 2019).
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Thank you, West Valley Performing Arts!
West Valley Performing Arts Center and their fabulous staff have been invaluable for the success of this fundraiser event.
If this is your first time attending an event at this beautiful local theater, check out their other upcoming events and consider donating to this Utah treasure.
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Want to be a sponsor next year?
If you have questions about this event or are interested in being a sponsor, please email events@ucebt.com
Thank you for being part of Flip The Script!
This event was organized by the Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment (UCEBT), a research-backed mental health center in Salt Lake City offering therapy and testing for individuals, couples, and families.
Want to attend this event next year? Follow us on Facebook or Instagram or join our mailing list to be notified of the 4th Annual Utah Cabaret BIPOC Mental Health Fundraiser in 2027!
