Neal Barth has been a major force in high school theatre in Utah since he began teaching in the 1970s. Working with Jerry Elison at Orem High School the drama program reached such a height that their little theatre was named “Neal and Jerry’s Little Theatre.” In addition to creating one-acts for his high school teams' competitions, and placing in the top spot on numerous occasions with numerous plays, he directs and acts in the professional and community venues. He has played Sancho Panza opposite Robert Peterson’s Don Quixote for the Osmond Family Theatre and has played Tevye in “Fiddler On the Roof” all over the state of Utah. Neal has now retired and lives in Salt Lake City.