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In Focus with J.J. DavisFootball with Johnny Rodgers and Theater with Daena A. SchweigerFrom the gridiron to the stage, hear from two legends with host JJ Davis. Football icon Johnny "the Jet" Rodgers shares his journey and insights, while playwright and director Daena A. Schweiger of Shelterbelt Theatre discusses the power of performing. Host/Producer: JJ DavisExecutive Producer: Mike Wallace, @KPAOCommunityTelevision Associate Producers: Margie Sturgeon and Richard Lewis, @webberized Director: Devin Holcomb, KPAO 2024-09-2029 min $Mister K\'s Storybook Station$ Mister K's Storybook StationDelightful Secrets of the Nutcracker by Julian AdairMister K shares the holiday story, "Delightful Secrets of the Nutcracker", a re-telling of the classic Nutcracker story. This story was written by Julian Adair and illustrated by Emily Baum, both from Omaha, Nebraska. CAST: Narrator & Opa: Mister K Johannes, Nutcracker Prince, Herr Drosselmeier: Kaelin Denton Marie: Bendina Thomas Elise, Oma: Daena Schweiger Fritz, Frederick: Andrew Olsen If you enjoy this story, consider purchasing a copy for your family and help support the amazing work that the authors and illustrators do to share these stories. LINK: https://www.amazon.com/Delightful-Secrets-Nutcracker-Julian-Adair/dp/0998861839 2023-12-2322 min

Platte River Bard PodcastDaena Schweiger, Emily Moore, and Sean Graves talk Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.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 Community Theatre, located in the Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. CHANT...2021-12-0426 min

Platte River Bard PodcastTAG Update with Daena Schweiger - Plus Extra Bard Content!Join us for a very bard-like episode, as we talk with Daena Schweiger, President of the Theatre Arts Guild. Daena gives us an update on the work the TAG's Board of Directors is doing for the Guild in 2021. In addition, we have a short story and a poem to share with you in our bard way! Daena Schweiger is the President of the Theatre Arts Guild in Omaha, Nebraska. Daena is also an actor, director, playwright, sound designer, stage manager, audiobook narrator, and also a podcast host of the podcast, "Thank You 5" where she interviews many of the...2021-01-2624 min

Thank You 5Episode 32 - Kaitlyn McClincyActor - Director - Playwright Kaitlyn McClincy drops by the greenroom to discuss her varied work in Omaha, including her direction of The Rocky Horror Show for OCP and Dis-Enchanted for The Candy Project; where she gets her inspiration for playwriting; and how the alternative programming series is shaping up.2020-06-2900 min

Thank You 5Episode 31 - Susan Baer Collins (Act II)Veteran stage director and actor Susan Baer Collins drops by the green room to discuss her career in theatre, including her time with The Nebraska Theatre Caravan, WTBS in Atlanta (yes, with Ted Turner), and The Omaha Community Playhouse.2020-05-2500 min

Thank You 5Episode 30 - Susan Baer Collins (Act I)Veteran stage director and actor Susan Baer Collins drops by the green room to discuss her career in theatre, including her time with The Nebraska Theatre Caravan, WTBS in Atlanta (yes, with Ted Turner), and The Omaha Community Playhouse.2020-05-2400 min

Thank You 5Episode 29 - Steve PriesmanVeteran Stage Manager Steve Priesman drops by the greenroon to discuss his 35+ year career as a stage manager for the Omaha Community Playhouse, Norton Theatre, Grand Old Players, and the Omaha Symphony Christmas celebration. He reminisces about traveling to Austria and The Soviet Union with OCP, and his enduring friendship with Charles Jones 2020-04-1700 min

Thank You 5Episode 28 - Leanne Hill CarlsonVeteran actor Leanne Hill Carlson drops by the greenroom to discuss some of her memorable roles, including Belle in Beauty and the Beast, the Prime in Indecent, and Sarah in Murder Ballad. She also discusses her love of new works, and reminisces about her first lead role... in the first grade.2020-03-3000 min

Thank You 5Episode 27 - Melanie WaltersOn this St. Paddy's Day Thank You 5 I welcome choreographer Melanie Walters to the greenroom to discuss her penchant for sleeping through earthquakes, why show choir is nothing like 'Glee' and some of her favorite show memories.2020-03-1800 min

Thank You 5Episode 26 - Connie LeeVeteran actor Connie Lee drops by the greenroom to discuss some of her favorite roles, her moving experience in Washington DC, and how she approaches the characters she creates.2020-02-2900 min

Thank You 5Episode 25 - Cork RamerVeteran Nebraska Theatre Caravan, Omaha Community Playhouse, and Nebraska Shakespeare actor Cork Ramer drops by the green room to discuss some of his iconic performances, including performing as Ebenezer Scrooge on tour for 18 seasons with Nebraska Theatre Caravan, his love affair with Man of La Mancha, and of course... his favorite curse word.2020-02-1900 min

Thank You 5Episode 24 - Amanda FehlnerAmanda Fehlner, associate costume designer at the Omaha Community Playhouse, drops by the greenroom to discuss some of her more challenging designs and the world of cosplay (she has designed 31)!2020-01-2700 min

Thank You 5Episode 23 - Ashley LavertyAshley Laverty, founder of Kerfuffle, drops by the green room to discuss her work in theatre for the very young.2020-01-1000 min

Thank You 5Episode 22 - Laura CampbellAward winning actress and playwright Laura Campbell drops by the green room to discuss her plays Eminent Domain and Worms, and her most current stage role as Tracy in Sweat at the Omaha Community Playhouse.2019-11-2900 min

Thank You 5Episode 21 - Beth ThompsonBeth Thompson, Artistic Director for the Shelterbelt Theatre, drops by to discuss her path to becoming a director, why she is passionate about new works, and gives us an update on the theatre's search for a new home.2019-11-2000 min

Thank You 5Episode 20 - Kimberly Faith HickmanKimberly Faith Hickman drops by the green room to discuss how a "Southern Girl" wound up as artistic director for the largest community theatre in the country and her extensive career as a director. We also get to hear yet another flub by the podcast host... and it's a doozy!2019-11-0300 min

Thank You 5Episode 19 - Taylor Leigh JacksonTaylor Leigh Jackson drops by the green room to give us the lowdown on the role of the stage manager in theatre, opera, and ballet; why she loves to call complex shows; and of course… her favorite color.2019-10-2200 min

Thank You 5Episode 18 - Jim BoggessOmaha Community Playhouse Resident Music Director Jim Boggess drops by the green room to discuss his long and winding path to the Omaha Community Playhouse, his favorite (and not so favorite) shows, and what it would take to see him onstage again.2019-10-0700 min

Thank You 5Episode 17 - Steven WilliamsLighting and Scenic Design guru Steven Williams drops by the greenroom to discuss color theory, why he hasn't signed on yet to LED lights, and how the kid from New Mexico came to Omaha for 2 years but ended up staying 24 (and counting!)2019-09-2000 min

Thank You 5Episode 16 - Darin KuehlerDarin Kuehler from the Omaha Community Playhouse drops by the green room to discuss water pitchers, saluting pigeons, and home brew!2019-08-3000 min

Thank You 5Episode 15 - Great Plains Theatre ConferenceOn May 27, 2019 Thank You 5 was invited to record a special event hosted by the Great Plains Theatre Conference. The event - Direct Address: Assorted Stories of Teachers, was hosted by Scott Working. As Scott said on the GPTC website... "As we honor the work of Maria Irene Fornes, who was such an inspiring mentor to so many playwrights, we have asked a few selected guests to share a story about a great teacher or mentor from their past." Who will share their stories? GPTC PLAYWRIGHTS:Matthew Ivan BennettLaura CampbellA. Em...2019-08-1700 min

Thank You 5Episode 14 - Chloe IrwinYouth Actor Chloe Irwin drops by the greenroom to discuss her most challenging roles throughout her busy, albeit early, stage career and lets us in on why she would love to sit down and chat with William Shakespeare!2019-07-3000 min

Thank You 5Episode 13 - Joshua MulladyThis week on Thank You 5 I welcome Lighting Designer Joshua Mullady to the green room. Topics will include his Guinness Book of World Records entry in the category of 2 year degree completion, why he thoroughly enjoys directing the Burke Rockstars program, and his OCP...ness. Yes, it sounds just like you think it would on headset. It was weird and awkward.2019-07-1200 min

Thank You 5Episode 12 - Kate WiigKate Wiig, Theatre Educator, drops by the greenroom to discuss her passion for teaching theatre to middle school students, her love of The Rose Theatre, and how she and her husband bonded over impacted wisdom teeth.2019-06-2400 min

Thank You 5Episode 11 - Roxanne WachRoxanne Wach stops by the greenroom to discuss some of her favorite projects, what's next on her plate, and to give us an update on a new home for The Shelterbelt Theatre.2019-06-2100 min

Thank You 5Episode 10 - Marie SchuettMarie Schuett drops by the greenroom to discuss why she moved to Omaha to become a playwright and her upcoming projects. She also reveals some insider info on why rehearsals for The Break were so fun. Oh, and Daena asks ANOTHER dumb interview question. #CaptainObvious 2019-05-3100 min

Thank You 5Episode 9 - Sarah BrownSarah Brown, interim Artistic Director for Nebraska Shakespeare, drops by the greenroom to discuss her career, what's new and exciting "On The Green" and, of course, her favorite color 2019-05-1700 min

Thank You 5Episode 8 - John GibiliscoJohn Gibilisco drops by the greenroom to discuss his 40 year career at the Omaha Community Playhouse.2019-04-2600 min

Thank You 5Episode 7 - Timothy VallierTimothy Vallier drops by the greenroom to discuss his passion for music composition, his doctoral thesis, the bel canto style of singing, and his first theatrical role.2019-04-1200 min

Thank You 5Episode 6 - Moira MangiameliMoira Mangiameli stops by the green room to discuss being a working actress in Omaha, why she feels it is important to be paid for your work, and favorite roles over the years.2019-03-2900 min

Thank You 5Episode 5 - Amy ReinerAmy Reiner stops by the greenroom to discuss her time in LA, her journey back to Omaha, time spent at The Omaha Community Playhouse, and her current role at The Bluebarn Theatre.2019-03-1500 min

Thank You 5Episode 4 - Steve KrambeckSteve Krambeck drops by the greenroom to discuss his most memorable roles on the OCP stage and how he strikes a perfect work / life / theatre balance.2019-03-1500 min

Thank You 5Episode 3 - Emily MokryckiBurke High School's Emily Mokrycki drops by the green room to discuss her journey to becoming a theatre educator, collaborating with her students, and where she sees her theatre program in 5 years.2019-03-1500 min

Thank You 5Episode 2 - Ellen StruvePlaywright Ellen Struve drops by the green room to discuss how she became a playwright, her writing process, and real jazz.2019-03-1500 min

Thank You 5Episode 1 - Camille Metoyer MotenCamille Metoyer Moten, Omaha's most versatile singer, stops by the green room to discuss some of her most memorable roles at the Omaha Community Playhouse, working with Chuck Pennington, and how her faith lifted her up during her cancer journey.2019-03-0500 min