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Theatre Forks21. Amy & Diana Wrap It UpThis is it, Forkies! Amy & Diana have decided to hang up the Theatre Forks hat and record one last episode. Thanks for all your listenership over the years!As mentioned in this episode, Theatre Forks will soon not be available on streaming services. However, all of our episodes are available on our Episode Archive, which can be found here: linktr.ee/theatreforkspod Diana's new podcast, Two Show Day, will be launching soon! Follow us here: linktr.ee/twoshowdayLocal theatre mentioned in this episode:Dear Jack, Dear Louise, The Haunting of Hill H...2025-02-0654 min
Theatre Forks20. Diana Talks to Brian ClementeOn this episode, Diana interviews director/performer extraordinaire Brian Clemente about Spring Awakening at SLOC, the power of Charlie Brown, and Great Comet (!). Plus, we play a very special Broadway FMK! Theatre mentioned in this episode:Spring Awakening at SLOC Musical Theater, Jan 19-28: sloctheater.orgInto the Woods at Fort Salem Theater, Apr 5-14: fortsalem.com2024-01-051h 02
Theatre Forks19. Diana & Jeremiah see the Last SondheimDiana and her husband Jeremiah travelled to NYC to see Here We Are, the final Stephen Sondheim musical! Hear all about it in this episode. 2023-11-2212 min
Theatre Forks18. Diana Explains it AllNo, it's not a ghost, it's the return of the Theatre Forks podcast! Taking turns, Diana talks solo about life in New York and her top 5 theatre experiences since moving. Theatre mentioned in this episode:GGFCT: The Dark Heart of Poe, Frozen Jr., You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown: ggfct.comSLOC: Spring Awakening: sloctheater.org 2023-10-3031 min
Theatre Forks17. Amy & Diana Talk to the Cast of ProofComin' atcha from two different time zones, Theatre Forks returns! On this episode, Amy and Diana talk to the cast and creative team of Proof at the Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre about the reopening of the building, pants mishaps, and of course, Patti LuPone. Theatre mentioned in this episode:Proof at GGFCT, now through Oct 23: ggfct.comAnnie at Empire Theatre Company, sold out through Oct 17The Importance of Being Earnest at UND, Nov 11-20: burtness.und.eduI Scream Sundays at the Empire, starting Oct 24: empireartscenter.com2021-10-121h 07
Theatre Forks16. Amy & Diana Talk About DianaAmy & Diana sit down one more time in person before Diana's big move and discuss all her shows from the last three years. Fear not, Friends of the Pod, Theatre Forks will return!We also discuss GGFCT's recently unveiled 74th season! For more information: ggfct.com2021-08-261h 35
Theatre Forks15. Amy & Diana Talk to Emily WirkusAmy & Diana talk to actor and director Emily Wirkus about her return to Grand Forks, fulfilling dream roles, and hot audition tips.Theatre mentioned in this episode:Company at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.com2021-08-1656 min
Theatre Forks14. Amy & Diana Talk to Casey ParadiesAmy and Diana talk to actor/choreographer/director and Friend of the Pod Casey Paradies about earning his MFA, working in the theatre, and Elaine Stritch stories. PLUS, we play Toot or Boot with your favorite musicals! Theatre mentioned in this episode:Grease at Fort Totten Little Theatre: forttottenlittletheatre.comThe Marvelous Wonderettes at Frost Fire Park: frostfirepark.orgA Midsummer Night's Dream at North Dakota Shakespeare: northdakotashakespeare.comCompany at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.comFrozen Jr. and Footloose at Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park: shtap.orgKids' camp at GGFCT: ggfct.com2021-07-291h 02
Theatre Forks13. Amy & Diana Talk to Camilla MorrisonAmy and Diana talk to UND's Costume Designer/Instructor Camilla Morrison about her newest project "Of The Earth: Stories of Women in North Dakota," face casting, and her polydactyl cat, Alexis Rose.Theatre mentioned in this episode:Grease at Fort Totten Little Theatre: forttottenlittletheatre.comThe Marvelous Wonderettes at Frost Fire Park: frostfirepark.orgA Midsummer Night's Dream at North Dakota Shakespeare: northdakotashakespeare.comCompany at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.comFrozen Jr. and Footloose at Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park: shtap.orgKids' camp at GGFCT: ggfct.com2021-07-0658 min
Theatre Forks12. Amy & Diana Talk to Connor WielgoszAmy & Diana talk to playwright, lyricist, novelist and composer (of many things, including our theme song!) Connor Wielgosz about theatre summer camp, Airbnb adventures, and Connor's new musical making its world premiere at the Fire Hall Theatre, Fool's Gold.Theatre mentioned in this episode:Songs for A New World at UND: burtness.und.eduUrinetown at Central High School: spacompany.orgAnnie at NDSU: showare.ndsu.eduFool's Gold at GGFCT: ggfct.comCompany at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.com 2021-04-191h 00
Theatre Forks11. Amy & Diana Talk to Chris BergAmy & Diana talk to director Chris Berg about returning to the GGFCT for Ripcord, '70s musicals, and an all-white production of The Wiz. Featuring special guest stars Nessie & Olive! Bonus! In this episode, get a sneak preview of music from the new musical FOOL'S GOLD, premiering at the Fire Hall this spring!Local theatre coming up:GGFCT: RIPCORD, streaming March 24-Apr 3: GGFCT.comVideo auditions for FOOL'S GOLD are open until March 28: GGFCT.comUND: Songs For A New World, streaming April 15-17 & 22-24 - burtness.und.eduNDSU: Annie, streaming April 30-May 1 & May 6-9 - n...2021-03-2457 min
Theatre Forks10. Amy & Diana Talk Short-Run ShowsOn this episode, Amy & Diana celebrate the short month of February and talk about shows that deserved a longer professional run! Does Diana talk about Spongebob again? Only time will tell. (Yes, she does.)Local theatre mentioned in this episode:1. Black History Month special at GGFCT (on now thru Feb 28): facebook.com/greatergrandforkscommunitytheatre2. Ripcord at GGFCT (March 24-Apr 3)3. Antigone at UND (Feb 23-27) burtness.und.edu4. Macbeth at NDSU (March 4-12) ndsu.showare.comNEW MERCH! Check it out! https://www.redbubble.com/people/theatreforkspod/explore?page=1&sortOrder=recent2021-02-231h 14Theatre ForksBonus: Local Theatre UpdateTheatre Forks will be back soon! In the meantime, here's some theatre coming up in the Red River Valley.2021-02-1202 min
Theatre Forks9. Amy & Diana Talk to Emily MontgomeryHappy New Year, Forkies! Amy & Diana talk to former Empire Arts Center executive director and current Myra Foundation trustee and family farmer Emily Montgomery about running a theatre, giving out other people's money, and her upcoming site-specific production of Oklahoma! (Kidding! Or are we?)2021-01-151h 04
Theatre Forks8. Amy & Diana Talk Holiday TraditionsIn this very festive episode of Theatre Forks, Amy and Diana talk about their favorite holiday traditions, Fred Penner, and unlocking recovered memories. Don't forget to check out the following theatre coming up in Grand Forks:- GGFCT's Holiday Cabaret, on now through Dec 26: GGFCT.com- Empire Theatre Company's Virtual Holiday Fundraiser, on now through Dec 26: empireartscenter.com2020-12-231h 03
Theatre Forks7. Amy & Diana Talk to Gina UhlirAmy and Diana talk to actor, singer, and all-around beautiful human Gina Uhlir about her artist-in-residency, building character, and her "inevitable decay as a person." Don't forget to check out the following theatre coming up in North Dakota:- Steel Magnolias, Dec 1-12, at GGFCT: ggfct.com- GGFCT's Holiday Cabaret, Dec 18-26- Empire Theatre Company's holiday variety show, Dec 19-25: empireartscenter.com- FMCT's 10-Minute Plays, now through Dec 20: fmct.org- Dakota Stage's A Christmas Carol, now through Dec 13: dakotastageltd.com 2020-12-041h 08
Theatre Forks6. Amy & Diana Talk to the Cast of Steel Magnolias, Part 2Amy and Diana welcome the entire cast and crew of Steel Magnolias to the podcast in our first ever two-part episode! Our guests: Brenna Skallet, Kathy Coudle-King, AnneMarie Brack, Chris Stoner, Emily Johnson, Ruthie Pederson, and Amy Lyste. Part 1 aired last week and is available for listening now.2020-11-2754 min
Theatre Forks5. Amy & Diana Talk to the Cast of Steel Magnolias, Part 1Amy and Diana welcome the entire cast and crew of Steel Magnolias to the podcast in our first ever two-part episode! Our guests: Brenna Skallet, Kathy Coudle-King, AnneMarie Brack, Chris Stoner, Emily Johnson, Ruthie Pederson, and Amy Lyste. Part 2 will air next week. 2020-11-201h 00
Theatre Forks4. Amy & Diana Talk Theatre Ghost StoriesHappy Halloween, Forkies! Amy & Diana talk theatre ghost stories to celebrate the spooky season, including listener submissions, the story of Winnipeg's Walker Theatre, Amy's UND ghost stories, and favorite Broadway hauntings. 2020-10-3059 min
Theatre ForksBonus: Amy & Diana Talk Tony Award NominationsThe Tonys are coming! The Tonys are coming! After a long wait, the 2020 Tony Award Nominations were announced, and we're talking favorites to win, strange categories or lack thereof, and read your Forks Friday submissions. 2020-10-2327 min
Theatre Forks3. Amy & Diana Talk to Rob Cooper & Kyle MasonAmy and Diana talk to Rob Cooper and Kyle Mason from University of North Dakota's Theatre Arts Department about their new devised show, Once the World Stopped. We also discuss Halloween must-watches, our theatre crushes, and Rob's future drag career. 2020-10-1658 min
Theatre Forks2. Amy & Diana Talk to Maddie SharpeIn our first-ever guest episode, Amy and Diana talk to Empire Arts Center Program Manager Maddie Sharpe about her theatre journey, her dream roles, and her deepest fears. (No, really.)2020-09-2556 minTheatre Forks1. Amy & Diana Talk About ThemselvesIn the first ever episode of Theatre Forks, Amy and Diana introduce themselves and talk about how they got involved at the theatre, some of their favorite theatre experiences, and the importance of a very large scarf. 2020-09-171h 06