The Theatre Arts Guild Omaha (TAG) has been around for over 50 years, but through a series of events, including the pandemic, TAG is in jeopardy of dissolving. We talk with Dylan Peck, current President of TAG, and discuss what might happen to the organization going forward. Dylan has been keeping the organization going in hopes it will be able to continue and grow and offer more scholarships for theatre Creatives. To join TAG, just $1 will purchase a membership, which can be completed on their ...
Mar 20, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Join us for a lovely conversation with Quinn Corbin, Manager of the Great Plains Theatre Commons. GPTC has been known for many years for their annual Conference and Playwrighting Festival, but did you know they also have Season Productions? Quinn tells us about all of their programs, and how GPTC supports local and national playwrights and shares about their unique theatre model that provides free admission to their performances. Open Conference Auditions for the PlayLab are still open virtually...
Mar 20, 2024•20 min•Season 5Ep. 11
What a pleasure to talk to Don Keelan-White and BevVan Phillips, who are in the dramatic and memorable production On Golden Pond at Chanticleer Community Theater at PACE (Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment) at the Hoff Fmily Arts and Culture Center in Council Bluffs. These two lovely Creatives have such a great perspective of their roles in this meaningful play. Find out how they came to these roles and how they have been able to develop them! BevVan is a promising newcomer to the st...
Mar 12, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 10
The Omaha Fringe Festival is gearing up for 2024, and to kick it off, they had an in-person lottery draw of 20 Artists plus 6 Alternate Artists on Saturday, March 3rd. We joined them prior to the lottery, and were able to talk separately with Nic Jansen, President of the Board, and Lara Marsh, former Board Member and current Artistic Director. Fringe will be held August 8th through 11th, and their button art contest is open now until April 1st so there's still time to submit your Art! You can ge...
Mar 06, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Friends, Romans, Party People! What a perfectly delightful conversation with the talented Jay Hayden, Actor and Co-Conspirator of Old School Shakespeare Omaha's production of "Julius Caesar." OSSO productions consist of serious actors, no director and one rehearsal. One! OSSO brings Shakespeare to life in a new time for us to enjoy. Jay gives us all of the details of this fun, and a little zany, production! Look for OSSO's troupe of serious and joyful Actors at a venue near you: February 29th at...
Feb 29, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 8
What happens in an old movie house with a 35 mm projector with three misfit employees? You'll find out in The Flick by Annie Baker. This play has a small cast of four UNL Theatre Students: Mekhi Mitchell plays Avery, Luke Stursma plays Sam, Sofia Drelizharz plays Rose, and Jackson Wells plays Skylar/The Dreaming Man. Today, we speak with Mekhi, and their Director, and Associate Professor of Theatre at UNL, Jamie Bullins. Find out about this fun movie, it's relationship to the film "Pulp Fiction"...
Feb 23, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 7
OmniArts Nebraska is gearing up to open their first production of the year, and their 12th season in 2024. This production isn't holding anything back and we spoke to two of the talented individuals involved in this play: Christian Novotny, Director - and Reed Westerhoff, who plays the main character, John. This play, though visually simplistic in design and execution, is complex in story. John finds himself torn between his steady relationship with his boyfriend, and suddenly finds himself in l...
Feb 16, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 6
We spoke with Moira Mangiameli, Director of "Boy" at Snap Productions at the Ghost Light Theatre, and Actor Jey Nelson, who plays Samantha and Adam as the lead role in Boy, which is opening February 2nd. Moiria and Jey talk to us about this complex play written by Anna Zeigler. The play is based on a true story of a person who was born male and due to a tragic accident during his circumcision, was raised female. The well-intentioned plan came from the doctor, who believed gender was based on how...
Jan 26, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Don't shoot your eye out, or lick an icy pole, or get in a fight with the Bumpuses! Instead, come to see A Christmas Story, The Musical at Chanticleer Community Theater at PACE in the Hoff Family Arts Center. We talked with Lara Marsh, Director of this festive and nostalgic production and she gives us some great insight on how it's come together! "A Christmas Story, The Musical" opens December 7th and continues it’s performances on December 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th. For Tickets:...
Dec 06, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Find out all about the upcoming "Holiday Lites: Winter's Wonderful Gifts", which is another creative collaboration between Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company and Benson Theatre! Playwright Actor, and Director, Murphy Scott Wulfgar puts some new touches in this holiday play from last year. Maddie Radcliff, Deputy Director at the Benson Theatre, and Playwright, also flexes her Actor and musical muscle in this production. Holiday Lights tells stories which range all the way from poetry, to comedy ...
Nov 29, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 3
We talk with Maddie Radcliff, Deputy Director, and Beaufield Berry, Marketing Manager at Benson Theatre about their fun events coming up this week! On November 10th, Benson celebrates the "42nd Asbury Short Film Concert." This is New York City’s longest running short film exhibition & touring show and you will be treated to a line-up of the best short films in comedy, drama and animation. And on November 11th, commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Benson Theatre Building at their Inaugura...
Nov 07, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 2
It's the beginning of our 5th Season here at the Platte River Bard, and today we talk with Voices in Alliance about their upcoming production, "The Inheritance Part 1", which opens November 3rd and runs through Nov 12th. Voices In Alliance is a theatre company in Omaha which began in 2022. We talk with their Producing Artistic Director, Randall T. Stevens and one of the Actors in "The Inheritance Part 1", Travis Manley. Both of these Creatives are engaging and passionate about telling the storie...
Oct 27, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Today we feature the Platte River Art Show being held in Ashland at the Mahoney State Park this weekend, October 13-15th. We had the opportunity to talk to their Event Producer and Photographer, Nia Karmann, to tell us everything that will be happening at Mahoney State Park. Admission is free so come out and enjoy celebrating the visual arts this weekend! PLATTE RIVER ART SHOW CONTACT INFO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083554623192 Website: https://calendar.outdoornebraska...
Oct 10, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Exciting things are happening in the new Snap! Production space at 2221 Thurston Circle in Bellevue, Nebraska! On October 6th, Snap! Productions will premiere "American Idiot" for the first time in the Omaha area. This will be a large talented cast to bring you all of the great music by Green Day and many stories throughout. We visited the new space while they are still under construction, and it's coming together! And while we were there we were able to talk with three members of the "American ...
Oct 01, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 34
SNAP! Productions has unveiled their new season! After overcoming some obstacles in recent years they are also on the cusp of unveiling their new space! We find out about the amazing work they are doing for theatre, talk about their upcoming season shows, and discuss their meaningful mission statement. You won't want to miss everything being planned! SNAP! Productions: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapproductionsomaha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapproductions/ HOW TO LISTEN TO T...
Oct 01, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 27
We had an enjoyable conversation with Rafael Untalan, Director of the upcoming production "Sense and Sensibility" which opens September 28th through October 7th at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre in Lincoln. Mr. Untalan is an Assistant Professor at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, as well as an Actor with acting and directing credits to his name all over the country. This production will be the adaptation from Kate Hamill of the original Jane Austen classic. It promises a lovely stor...
Sep 28, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 33
We were so honored to talk with Hank Stratton, the new Executive Director of the Nebraska Rep and the Director of UNL's Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. We had a fun discussion about their new season, which is packed with a variety of productions! And it wasn't just their season, we had the opportunity to get to learn more about Mr. Stratton's acting, directing and education experience. He has been on TV, film, commercials, Broadway, and regional theatres all around the country. Nebrask...
Sep 27, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 32
We were honored to talk with Kevin Doncaster, Founder of Warhawk PTSD Service Dogs, and also Jimmy Weber. Both of these men are veterans of our military and have served overseas. Along with two other musicians, Jimmy Weber will be performing at the Benson Theatre on September 21st at 7PM. The event is called "Chords for Canines" and the event will support the important work of Warhawks. This will be an incredible and important opportunity for everyone to learn about the work of Warhawk, and how ...
Sep 19, 2023•53 min•Season 4Ep. 31
We talk with Director, Todd Uhrmacher and Actor, Riley Pope about their production of The Prom ! This is a newer Broadway play, based on a real story and it is full of high energy, music, and dancing! It is also the Nebraska Premiere of this play, so what a great chance to get to go see it! Learn more about it here with our fun conversation with Riley and Todd! You have just two more weeks of chances to see it! The play runs September 15th to October 1st, 2023! BELLEVUE LITTLE THEATRE CONTACT IN...
Sep 18, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 30
We spoke with the Director and a few of the large cast of Oliver, Jr. at Chanticleer Community Theater at the Hoff Center at PACE! Director Denise Putnam, Actors Lilly Ozello, Dean Patrick Pope and Moyer McDermott tell us about their experience, and even some great advice, in this exciting production! We love to talk with the younger folks who are brimming with excitement in a production they are very proud of - as they should be! It opens September 14th and runs until the 24th - so don't miss s...
Sep 14, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Angels Theatre Company just announced their 2023-2024 Season and we had the honor of talking with Timothy Scholl, Executive Director! Angels offers a wide array of programming for new works. They have their full-length season productions, which are newer plays written by local playwrights. The Solo Tales and Ales program allows the Playwriting Collective to write monologues, which are then performed by actors as a cold read. In addition, their Playwriting Collective gives workshop support to loc...
Sep 07, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 28
We are happy once again to get the scoop on the upcoming Omaha Fringe Festival 2023 which will be held August 10-13th, 2023! We talked with Tamar Neumann, Executive Director and Jason Levering, Artistic Director of the Omaha Fringe Festival. Be sure to check out the Fringe participants appearance at the August 5th Omaha Farmer's Market, and also on August 7th, the Omaha Fringe Festival Preview Party! At the Preview Party, you'll get to see the first 2 minutes of each of the performances at Fring...
Jul 30, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Brownville Village Theatre in Brownville, Nebraska is abuzz again, and they are bringing us 5 fabulous shows this summer! Not only are they having their 56th season, they will also have a special lawn party on July 7th for the World Premiere of Death at Downton. You can dress up in your favorite 1920's garb, and meet the writer of Death and Downton , Randall David Cook! So don't miss the Premiere Party! We talked to Co-Artistic Directors, Mitch Bean and Rachel Curtiss, as well as two of their co...
Jul 04, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Join us for a very fun and totally off-the-rails conversation with one of our favorite Creatives! Jamie Bullins, who is a master of all theatre related trades, heads up the Angels Theatre Company's Playwriting Collective and is gearing up for their 8th Annual First Flight Festival. The First Flight Festival will feature 12 locally written plays, monologues and even a musical which have been through a creative development process with Angels Theatre Co. Don't miss Auditions for First Flight, whic...
May 08, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert of the Lofte Community Theatre and Actor, Jennifer Gilg talk with us about their upcoming play, Wit , (" W;t" ) written by Margaret Edson. This play won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize, and is a heartfelt play is about a strong and intelligent woman, Vivian Bearing (played by Jennifer Gilg) who realizes she is in the last two hours of her life due to her battle with ovarian cancer. But don't let the premise scare you away! This play is full of heart and humor as Vivian e...
May 03, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 23
The Musical Theatre Senior Showcase will be April 28th and 29th at 7PM at the Creighton University, Lied Center for Performing Arts. We talked with the four Musical Theatre Seniors who are performing: Bratyon Matuska, Kiley Melean, Evan Peterson, Leticia Taveras. These students have had a unique experience in college studying for theatre during the pandemic and now they are able to do a production singing and raising money in the process. These students also raised money to have this performance...
Apr 28, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Join us for a listing of what's happening in Eastern Nebraska in theatre. And we feature the Platte River Art Show being held in Ashland at the Mahoney State Park this weekend, April 28-30th. We had the opportunity at the last minute to talk to their Event Producer and Photographer, Nia Karmann, so check out the feature that is included in this months' episode! And, there will be another Platte River Art Show this fall! ***** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platt...
Apr 27, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Benson Theatre is bringing us a fresh take on a Shakespearean classic, Twelfth Night, which is an adapted play by Ryan Kathman, MFA. This production will be just one weekend on April 28th, 29th and 30th. And to make the experience of this wonderful production even more unique, Ryan Kathman adapted this play for two actors. Ryan and Delaney Jackson will be the two versatile actors playing all of the parts in the play. Both actors will alternate playing the principle and secondary characters in a ...
Apr 26, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Experience the Renaissance Festival of Nebraska this season, May 6 & 7, and 13 & 14th at the Bellevue Berry Farm. We talk with Producer Howard Coffin. Howard gives us an entertaining "How To" of attending Ren Fair. The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska (also known as RenFest Nebraska) is not just a place where you can buy great things and great food, it has an entire infrastructure of groups of people, there to give you a great experience of fun. We explore some of those in this podcast, ...
Apr 24, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 18
We are basking in the after-glow of The Marriage of Figaro , and the best part is there's even more opera-goodness coming in Opera Omaha's 2023-24 Season! We spoke with Lauren Medici, Director of Engagement Programs and Kurt Howard, Producing Director at Opera Omaha. We have the line up of everything they have in store for us, so don't miss this amazing behind-the-scenes chat with Kurt and Lauren. Their next event is Poetry & Music at the Benson Theatre on May 7th from 1PM to 3PM. And in Jun...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 19
