I'm A Pig isn't just a song, or a video, it's now a book! Lori Lynn, a children’s singer songwriter, author, speaker, teacher trainer, and founder of Overall Buddies returns to the podcast to talk with us about the release of her new children's book and how she put it together! Website and how to order: https://overallbuddies.com/ The Overall Buddies You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhPF7Z9h4Dyle7-QWgnZ1w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overallbuddies Instagram: https://www...
Dec 09, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Josh Peyton, a theatre graduate of Creighton University, has kept busy ever since moving back to Omaha from California. His roles include John McClane in It's a Very Die Hard Christmas at Bluebarn, and several at the Omaha Community Playhouse, including his 40 characters in a one-man show, Fully Committed , Jack in Dear Jack, Dear Louise , and Fred in A Christmas Carol at Omaha Community Playhouse. We have a casual conversation about his experiences in theatre! ****** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE...
Dec 09, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 19
A musical comedy is here for Christmas! Just like the patchwork colors of Joseph's Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, we bring you a fun conversation which has been pieced together with care, despite the technical difficulties of our virtual world. Daena Schweiger directs this production at the Chanticleer Community Theatre, Joseph who is played by Sean Graves, and Emily Moore, one of the Narrators, dialed in for a casual conversation. The musical opens December 10th through the 19th at Chanticleer ...
Dec 04, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 17
First time Directors, Rory Nolan and Megan Boggs talk about the Olde Glory Theatre's production of Miracle on 34th Street ! Olde Glory Theatre is located in Seward, Nebraska and is a historic church building that was built in 1873. The church was repurposed in 2013 and was intended to host the Goehner Centennial Players Melodrama's dinner theatre which had been formed in 1987. It was later renovated, and in 2015 became a non-profit theatre and often holds theatre from touring theatre groups. Thi...
Dec 02, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 16
We talk with Rachel Curtiss and Mitch Bean, Artistic Directors at the Brownville Village Theatre in Brownville, Nebraska. Their theatre is one of the oldest repertory theatres in the state of Nebraska. Each summer Brownville employs 12-15 theatre students from all over the Midwest, and gives them intensive experience in every aspect of producing theatre. So much so that they do 5 back to back shows every week. However, their Christmas musical, The Sanders Family Christmas , is a funny and down h...
Dec 01, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Join us for a fun behind-the-scenes conversation with writers Kevin Colbert and Mick Kovar about their play Christmas at Leon's, which opens December 4th, 2021. Kevin and Mick wrote the play, as well as Mick also writing all of the music for the play. Mick Kovar has been a local radio personality, so his name and voice may seem familiar to you! Find out more about this heart-warming Christmas play that you won't want to miss! LOFTE COMMUNITY THEATRE CONTACT INFO: Website: www.lofte.org Facebook:...
Nov 30, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Join us as we celebrate the season with Delaney Jackson and Marcel Daly, who are in The Rose Theater's production of It's A Wonderful Life , which opens December 3rd and runs through December 19, 2021. Delaney plays Mary, and Marcel plays George Bailey in this heart-warming play which has been given a fresh look for our present time. As always, The Rose brings us a bunch of young talented actors in this cast. Both Delaney and Marcel are Bellevue West Graduates, and also UNO Graduates. Last year ...
Nov 27, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Join us for What's Happening? in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska. Next week we will have a new format of this podcast! *********** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.pla...
Nov 12, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 12
We speak with Ron Himes, Director of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre ’s production of “Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea” November 10-21st. This play, written by Nathan Alan Davis, is a coming-of-age story, and is yet another successful collaboration with the The St. Louis Black Repertory Company , in which Ron founded. His credits and experience are quite extensive, but we hope we can at least give you a glimpse of his talent and his vast contribution to the national theatre community. It is also an ...
Nov 07, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 11
We talk with Fran Sillau, Executive Artistic Director at the Circle Theatre about his TWO upcoming shows next weekend: All Together Now , a Music Theatre International fundraiser for Circle Theatre on November 13th at 7PM. All Together Now! features songs from MTI’s beloved catalogue of musicals including Annie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Come From Away, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, Godspell, Guys and Dolls, Hairspray, ...
Nov 05, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Find out What's Happening in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska, November 3rd-10th, 2021! *********** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You...
Nov 04, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Join us as we talk with Hannah Mason, Managing Director, and Phillip Crawford, Artistic Director of Theatrix! Theatrix is a fully student-run theatre of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film in Lincoln Nebraska on the UNL campus. Their Fall Season has been announced - and beginning this week, November 4th-7th they open with their first production of the season, The Revolutionists , a dramedy about four women during the 1793 French Revolution. They have a comedic and introspective season a...
Nov 03, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Happy Halloween! The Platte River Bard Podcast brings you Poetry and Prose by Edgar Allan Poe. Performed by Chris Berger. *********** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://w...
Oct 31, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Find out What's Happening in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska October 27 through November 4th, 2021! *********** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. F...
Oct 28, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 6
We talk with Director of Community Engagement and Dramaturg, Barry Carman, for the Bluebarn Theatre in Omaha. We discuss their current production Heroes of the Fourth Turning , a little about their 33rd Season, and the role of dramaturgy in today's theatre. CONTACT THE BLUEBARN THEATRE: Website: http://bluebarn.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluebarn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebarntheatre_omaha/ Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/bluebarntheatre_omaha/ Bluebarn Theatre: 11...
Oct 23, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Find out What's Happening in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska for October 20-27th, 2021! *********** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on Yo...
Oct 22, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Stephanie Jacobson and Corduroy join us for a talk about their upcoming production of Corduroy ! We talk about all things puppets in this episode with Stephanie, who is a delightful guest and talented Director and Teaching Artist at The Rose Theater in Omaha! *THE ROSE THEATER CONTACT INFORMATION* Website: www.rosetheater.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therosetheater/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoseTheaterCo @RoseTheaterCo You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7oWcQQVIuQHWASiMucx...
Oct 22, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Join us to find out What's Happening in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska this week, October 11-18, 2021! *********** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.co...
Oct 15, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Join us for a fun and spooky conversation with Andy Park, Artistic Director of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre and Kevin Rich, Director of Applied Shakespeare at the University of Colorado Boulder. Together, these creative and talented minds have created Nebraska Rep's next performance, ShakesFEAR , which opens October 15th and runs until October 31st. This is an immersive theatre experience unlike no other - and the reportedly haunted Temple Building is the perfect place for the demented charact...
Oct 13, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Find out What's Happening this week in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska! ****** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtu...
Oct 08, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Check out our first Podcast Review of the show, Disney's Descendants by The Rose Theater in Omaha, Nebraska! A special thank you to Kori Radlof and Mandy Aleksiak for their partnership with us. *THE ROSE THEATER CONTACT INFORMATION* Website: www.rosetheater.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therosetheater/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoseTheaterCo @RoseTheaterCo You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7oWcQQVIuQHWASiMucxsEw Blog Posts: https://www.rosetheater.org/connect/news/ The Rose...
Oct 07, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Don't miss this fun interview with four of the cast members from Disney's Descendants, The Musical performing now at The Rose Theater in Omaha! We talk with Summer Hurtienne (Jay), Briana Nash (Evie), Natalie Hanson (Audrey), and Lauren Krupski (Fairy Godmother) about their roles in this fast moving, engaging, and fun musical chalked full of talented cast! This is a play all ages will enjoy! THE ROSE THEATER CONTACT INFORMATION: Website: www.rosetheater.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the...
Oct 07, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Join us for an evening of comedy, chat, and cookies at the "casa de Kendra"! The mission of Yer Mom's Comedy Show is "Keeping Parents Sane One Punchline at a Time!" We spoke with three of their members, Kendra Karbowski, Patricia Fanciullo, & Anneliese Wright! Catch their next shows: October 4th, 2021 - Patricia Fanciullo at Inner Rail Food Hall at Aksarben October 16th, 2021 - Yer Mom's Comedy Show at The Backline at 7Pm with special guests Katie Pirruccello & Laura Macklin. November 20...
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Find out What's Happening this week, September 27 - October 4, 2021 in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska! ****** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://www.platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com...
Sep 29, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Join us as we share What's Happening? in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska September 20th to September 27th, 2021! ****** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://www.platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platterive...
Sep 24, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Christina Kirk serves as the Executive Director of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre and as Director of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film. Ms. Kirk brings a wide array of expertise to the theatre, including teaching, directing, performing, and overseeing the entire program makes the Nebraska Repertory Theatre an inclusive, diverse, and full, year-round regional theatre operation. Prior to taking the leadership position at UNL, she was Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Ott...
Sep 23, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Better late than never! Find out What's Happening this weekend in Eastern Nebraska in the Arts! ****** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://www.platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Fin...
Sep 17, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Join us for a enjoyable conversation with Andy Park, Artistic Director at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre. Andy is also a brilliantly talented Director, Facilitator, Stage Director, Playwright, Lyricist and Puppeteer, who has crafted a sensational 2021-2022 Season for Nebraska's only professional, equity theatre. Due to Andy's leadership, he has led the theater's transition from a professional summer theater to a full, year-round regional theater operation. Andy has also emphasized the importance...
Sep 16, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Join us to find out What's Happening! in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska, September 6-13, 2021. ****** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://www.platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find u...
Sep 07, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Join us as we talk about what's happening this week in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska! ****** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://www.platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You...
Sep 01, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 28
