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Platte River Bard PodcastDirectors Roundtable: Ron Zank and Jamie Bullins!Our first Directors Roundtable begins with two talented and charismatic Professors of Theatre: Jamie Bullins from UNL and Ron Zank from UNO! Their expertise and contribution to local theatre made them wonderful guests of our Directors Roundtable.
We are so excited to bring you this podcast. We have been working toward this idea for quite some time. There will definitely be more Roundtable discussions in the near future!
Ron Zank is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University of Nebraska Omaha. He has a BA in English from UNL, a MA in Theatre from UNO and...
2024-05-241h 13Platte River Bard PodcastBrigit Saint Brigit and Benson Theatre’s Collaboration of ”Holiday Lites: Winter’s Wonderful Gifts” is here!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 and touching tales, to music which celebrate the holiday in other cultures, legends, and belief systems. This production promises to warm your heart and...
2023-11-2935 minPlatte River Bard PodcastBenson Theatre presents the ”42nd Asbury Short Film Concert” and ”The Benalto Ball” - with Beaufield Berry and Maddie RadcliffWe 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 Inaugural Benefit, "The Benalto Ball". Wear your sharpest party outfit and enjoy the music of local talent, The...
2023-11-0719 minPlatte River Bard PodcastSense and Sensibility at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre with Rafael UntalanWe 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 story of strong women of the time, packed full of costumes and a creative set design for...
2023-09-2833 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Nebraska Repertory Theatre Announces The 23-24 Season and The Arrival of Hank Stratton, Executive Director!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. Nebraska is privileged to have Mr. Stratton at the helm of one of the state's most...
2023-09-2750 minPlatte River Bard PodcastFundraiser for Warhawk PTSD Service Dogs ”Chords for Canines” with Kevin Doncaster and Jimmy WeberWe 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 Kevin's organization is saving veterans lives, and the lives of children of o...
2023-09-1952 minPlatte River Bard PodcastOmaha Fringe Festival 2023 is almost here! August 10-13th with the Preview Party August 7th!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 Fringe!
The Festival will be held at three places this year: UNO Thea...
2023-07-3028 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat’s Happening? December 2022 - Free tickets and More!What's Happening in local theatre in December 2022? We have it here for you - plus - a little bit of news - a little bit of corny chat - and also FREE tickets to “The Cemetery Club” at Chanticleer CommunityTheatre at PACE December 9th - 11th, 2022!
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2022-12-0812 minPlatte River Bard PodcastGhost Walk and Murderers! with Community Players - Jamie Ulmer, Managing Artistic Director
Season 2 is going to be packed full this month! Since we took a little time off, we have been hitting the streets, so to speak.
Today we talk with Jamie Ulmer, from the Beatrice Community Players In Beatrice, Nebraska. Jamie Is the Managing Artistic Director, and talks with us about their upcoming Gage County Ghost Walk, October 9th and 10th, and also their upcoming monologue play, Murderers running October 24-November 1st.
Find out all about it and what safety precautions you can expect in our new environment. You can also find out a little more about their upcoming season! Jamie i...
2022-09-0238 minPlatte River Bard PodcastAmerican Son at the Benson Theatre - Directed by Kathy TyreeThe Bard crashed the rehearsals of the Benson Theatre, and had the rewarding opportunity to talk with Kathy Tyree, Jared Cernousek, Kerri Forrester, and Moira Mangiameli! Their show "American Son" opens Thursday, August 18th and will run from the 18th-21st and the 27th-29th. Join us for some really deep conversations about race and perspective in this show, which was written by Christopher Demos-Brown. We were so honored to talk with Director, and Omaha's Queen of Soul, Kathy Tyree; the talented classical singer and now Actor, Kerri Forrester; the recent UNO Graduate of Theatre and Directing, Jared Cernousek, and...
2022-08-1448 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Omaha Fringe Fest 2022 has something for everyone!Join us as we talk with Tamar Neumann, Executive Director of the Omaha Fringe Festival, Lara Marsh, Managing Director, and Jason Levering, Artistic Director. The Omaha Fringe will again be held at UNO Weber Fine Arts and Big Canvas in Omaha! We discuss all of the events, so you won't want to miss it!
The Performances you won't want to miss are:
Chrysalis Studio Productions presents Dance of the Seven Veils
Benjamin Stanford presents One-Sided
Nicholas Jansen presents On The Line
Gurukulam Center for Indian Arts presents Indian Classical Dance
Vox Dance Collective presents (re):member, mi...
2022-07-3128 minPlatte River Bard PodcastBrownville Village Theatre is a buzz for their 55th Summer Season!Meet Mitch Bean and Rachel Curtiss, Artistic Directors at the Brownville Village Theatre in Brownville, Nebraska. This little theatre is brimming with high energy, company members, and full-on theatre! About a dozen Company Members make this jam packed Summer Season of five shows a success. If you are a performer, this model is fully immersive as you learn not just lines, but learn all the technical aspects of theatre. If you are a theatre-lover, you will love quality theatre with a small town charm. We also talk with two Company Members, Bella Walker and Ben Salazar about their experience in Br...
2022-07-0846 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWelcome Stephen Santa, Artistic Director and Season 98 at the Omaha Community Playhouse!Factoids are fun! And we certainly learned quite a few about Stephen Santa and all of the productions the upcoming Omaha Community Playhouse's 2022-2023 Season! This was a great chance to get to know Mr. Santa, who comes to us from Pittsburg. His extensive experience in theatre, directing, and also in ways to make theatre available to everyone, along with his passion for theatre, is a perfect match for OCP. Find about it all here on our podcast!
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Omaha Community Playhouse Contact Information:
Facebook: omahaplayhouse
Instagram:@omahaplayhouse
Website: https://www.omahaplayhouse.com/
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2022-06-1549 minPlatte River Bard PodcastMorrie Enders is ”Stepping into Season 77” at the Lincoln Community Playhouse S0348Morrie Enders, Executive Director of the Lincoln Community Playhouse is a burst of refreshing energy! He talks about their new season, Season 77 called "Stepping in to Season 77" ! Mr. Enders is an introspective and easy to talk with, and we also talk about how LCP handled the height of the pandemic and how the theatre is planning the future. So listen in! You won't want to miss it!
LINCOLN COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE CONTACT INFO:
Website: https://www.lincolnplayhouse.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lnkplayhouse/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lnkplayhouse/
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2022-06-041h 01Platte River Bard PodcastGreat Plains Theatre Commons New Play Conference with Kevin LawlerIt's going to be a busy week in theatre! We talk with Kevin Lawler, Artistic and Administrative Coordinator of the Great Plains Theatre Commons New Play Conference, which begins Sunday, May 30th and runs every day until June 4th, 2022. The Conference will be held at Mid Town Crossing and the Fort Dodge Metro Community College campus.
The Conference will have workshops as well as the showing of new plays written by Playwrights from all over the globe. The people involved are too many to list, but we do talk through the 14 plays being done, who has written them...
2022-05-2935 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat are ”The 39 Steps”? Time to laugh and find out at Chanticleer!Opening TONIGHT, May 13, 2022, "The 39 Steps" opens at the Chanticleer Community Theatre. We talk with the Director, Roxanne Wach, and her muliti-talented and multi-character cast: Will Muller, Roz Parr, Brennan Thomas, and Marcus Benzel. This small cast packs a lot of fun and suspense in this mix of a Hitchcok masterpiece with a dash of Monty Python. We were able to see the preview last night of this wonderful show and talk with these wonderful Creatives! Don't miss this wonderful podcast and this action-packed and funny show. It's only two weekends: May 13th-15th and 20th-22nd.
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2022-05-1427 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe 56th Annual Melodrama opens May 5th by the Florentine Players!We had a fun conversation with Derek Kowal, Director, Shelly Gushard, Musical Director and Lisa Scheve, Choreographer for the 56 Annual Melodrama by the Florentine Players in Florence! And because the weather is nice, we even were able to podcast outside. Don't miss learning about the show - it will even have a parade!
The Melodrama "I Saw Her Standing There" or "The Show Must Go On" will run May 5, 6, 7 & 12, 13, 14th at 7:30PM. And in full Florentine Players style, there will be drinks and food available. Satisfy your spring fever with a fun, interactive show with the Florentine Play...
2022-04-2919 minPlatte River Bard PodcastIt’s a bit of a party with Charles James Adams in ”Our Town” at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre!Last but definitely not least, Charles James Adams talks to the Platte River Bard. From the era that Sheri and Chris grew up in, it was always a joke that five people make an official party, but in this case, if you add Mr. Adams and his wonderful energy and sense of humor, that makes five, so we were an official party!
And speaking of party, Mr. Adams plays Simon Stimson, a character that is a little bit wild in Thornton Wilder's "Our Town". Mr. Adams is an Actor, Director, and Writer who has toured all over the w...
2022-04-2329 minPlatte River Bard PodcastShawn Whitsell inspires us as Mr. Webb at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s production of ”Our Town.”Shawn Whitsell is yet another impressive and multi-talented individual in the cast of "Our Town" at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre where he plays the role of Mr. Webb. We talk with him about his performance company, Destiny Theatre Experience, as well as some of his other acting experience. He delivers a caring performance as Emily's father in Our Town, and we are fortunate to have been able to meet him and hear his inspiring love of acting!
Get your tickets for the last weekend of Our Town at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre (nebraskarep.com)!
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2022-04-2220 minPlatte River Bard PodcastChristopher Austin plays the Stage Manager in ”Our Town” at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre!Christopher Austin, who plays the "Stage Manager" in Nebraska Repertory's production of Our Town was so much fun to interview! He has film, theatrical and voiceover credits, and is the current Casting Director at the Contemporary American Theatre Company in Columbus, Ohio. We can tell you that he breathes a new life into the role of the Stage Manager, which is a huge role in this production, and it's refreshing to watch him turn this character into someone who is relatable and contemporary After you listen to this interview, you will hear his creative and positive energy.
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2022-04-2229 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Black Rep performs ”Sweat” by Lynn Nottage and gears up for ”Jitney”!We are always so delighted to talk with Ron Himes, even if it's just for a few minutes in his busy day. Mr. Himes, Founder and Producer of The Black Rep in St. Louis, was invited along with his cast and crew to perform “Sweat” at the 2022 Inge Festival (Kansas' Official State Playwright Festival in Independence, Kansas) by Lynn Nottage on Friday, April 22nd. Ms. Nottage is being honored at this Playwright Festival. You can either go in person this weekend, or you can watch it virtually (link below).
And the cast and crew in St. Louis is in rehearsal for August...
2022-04-2113 minPlatte River Bard PodcastMeet Joni Thomas - UNL Theatre Alumni in ”Our Town” at the Nebraska Repertory TheatreMs. Thomas is a striking individual, and she lights up the stage with her smile and energy! Joni Thomas is also a UNL Theatre Alumni Graduate and is used to working behind the scenes in local Lincoln theatres including the Nebraska Repertory Theatre and the Lincoln Community Playhouse. But this time she is in front of the audience, and Our Town is her stage debut as the gossipy Mrs. Soames.
Don't miss this great show!
NEBRASKA REPERTORY THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
Website: https://nebraskarep.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nebras...
2022-04-2114 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Music of Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s “Our Town” with Craig Woerz and Charlie AltermanThis is the third interview with the cast and crew of Nebraska Repertory Theatre's produciton of Our Town. We talked with Composer, Craig Woerz, and Music Supervisor and Arranger, Charlie Alterman about how they recreated and arranged the brand new score for Thornton Wilder's Our Town.
Craig is a Composer, Musician and the Managing Partner of Media Storm, and was named a “Media Maven” by AdAge (Inc. 500) for creating one of the most successful media agencies. Charlie is a Broadway Musical Director and his Broadway production of Pippin won a Tony for Best Musical. Together, these two very h...
2022-04-2023 minPlatte River Bard PodcastMeet Shawn K. Jain from the the Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s production of ”Our Town!”Shawn K. Jain, theatrical, tv and film Actor, is an inspiration to all Creatives young and old! Today in our podcast, he shares his story about Acting full-time. Mr. Jain is currently in the production "Our Town" at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, and he plays Dr. Gibbs in this newly reimagined and inclusive version of Thornton Wilder's play. In addition, the play contains a newly revised score which adds life to this heartwarming story (more on that soon!).
This is the next in a series of several podcasts that we are releasing of some of the cast and...
2022-04-1722 minPlatte River Bard PodcastDr. Arthur Feinsod Directs ”Our Town” at the Nebraska Repertory TheatreWhat a special treat it was to sit down with Dr. Arthur Feinsod, Guest Director of Our Town at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre that opens April 13th! Dr. Feinsod has served as Artistic Director for Crossroads Repertory Theatre in Terre Haute, Indiana. He also co-founded and served as Artistic Director for Theatre 7 where he staged plays that included Death of a Salesman in the historic Indiana Theatre.
As a Playwright he has written Malcolm’s Call, Table 17, Between the Dams and Coming to See Aunt Sophie. He taught theatre at Trinity College in Hartford, and he served as Res...
2022-04-1254 minPlatte River Bard PodcastSeth Fox, Story Curator talks about the upcoming Musing: Life and DeathMusing, A Storytelling Series: LIfe and Death, Stories about Starts and Stops, Beginning and Endings, Renewal, and Letting go at Bluebarn Theatre is already SOLD OUT! But that's okay because there will be a Virtual Offering coming shortly. And on top of that, we had such a fun talk with Seth Fox, Story Curator for this Series, you must listen and find out more!
This production's Storytellers are: Angela Fernandez, Brenna McCune, Jeff Koterba, Maureen Mangan, Ralph Kellogg, and Tom Becka
Each Storytelling event has several storytellers taking the stage to deliver a 6 to 12 minute sto...
2022-04-0520 minPlatte River Bard PodcastMurphy Wulfgar discusses ”God On Trial” at Brigit St. Brigit Theatre CompanyThe upcoming production of God on Trial by the Brigit St. Brigit Theatre Company will be an illuminating and fascinating look at a supposed legendary event during World War II of Holocaust prisoners at Auschwitz who decide to put God on trial for breaking his Covenant with the Jewish people. Director and Actor, Murphy Wulfgar (formerly known as Scott Kurz) talks about this moving and powerful play. There is a lot to unpack in this play, and this discussion with Murphy adds so many elements to enhancing our understanding of this production. Murphy is a fascinating and well-spoken seasoned Act...
2022-03-291h 07Platte River Bard PodcastRon Himes Directs ”Traveling Shoes” at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre! S3E34 (EPISODE 100)It's our 100th Episode! And we are celebrating by talking with Ron Himes, founder and Producing Director of the St. Louis Black Repertory Company, who graces us with a devised piece, Traveling Shoes, at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre. There are only two performances of this important piece of work which includes poems, prose, dance, and songs to convey the need to have difficult conversations and realizations about contemporary social issues.
Ron also talks with us about his current productions at the St. Louis Black Repertory Company in St. Louis, Missouri, in which the rest of the current se...
2022-03-2623 minPlatte River Bard PodcastUNO High School Summer Musical Theatre Academy Auditions are here with Hal France!Meet the talented Hal France, UNO Theatre's Music Director to talk about the upcoming Auditions for this summer's High School Musical Theatre! Auditions are March 26th and April 2nd. This is a new opportunity for area theatre students to work with UNO's talented Directors! Don't miss this great opportunity to be in the musical, Fame!
We also talk with Hal about his vast experience in the arts. From Kaneko Art Gallery, to Opera, to Julliard and more! Omaha has a wonderful resource for the Arts! We can't wait to see how the UNO Theater's Summer Musical Theatre Academ...
2022-03-2636 minPlatte River Bard PodcastJill Anderson, Freelance Theatre Artist and Musician, Guest Directs ”King Lear” at Bluebarn!It's always a treat to meet new talented people, and we were certainly not disappointed in the least when meeting Jill Anderson. Jill is Guest Directing "King Lear" which will be opening at Bluebarn. Jill discusses what will be a fantastic Shakespeare experience, with a large cast packed with local talent, complete with period costumes and an intimate set. We were so fortunate to also not only discuss the works of Shakespeare with Jill, but also to talk about her music and theatre experiences. Jill has her BFA from UNO, and has produced several Celtic music albums including "Cool of th...
2022-03-1949 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Blithe Spirit cast from Mills Masques in Glenwood, Iowa opens March 12th!It's a British farcical party on the podcast! We had all full guest list, the most we have ever had so far on the podcast! This close-knit cast is making their mark in Glenwood, Iowa by portraying the hilarious cast of the smash hit of the London and Broadway stages, Blithe Spirit, written by Noel Coward. It is now being performed by Mills Masquers at the Barton-Rowe Theater and opens March 12th.
Joining us today are:
Kari Drake, Director
Rita Miller McKinney, the crazy psychic medium Madame Acardti
Debra Wake, who pla...
2022-03-0536 minPlatte River Bard Podcast”Grease” is the word at Bellevue Little Theatre - Directed by Todd Uhrmacher!Join us for a delightful conversation with Todd Uhrmacher, Director and Costume Designer, of Grease! Nebraska is fortunate to have such a talented Director "behind the wheel" (pun intended) of this production at Bellevue Little Theatre. Todd is so much fun to talk with, and we are honored he took the time to meet with us. Your chills will multiply when you hear the amazing voices of 25 cast members of this hit musical return to the stage. It will be electrifying, so don't miss it!
Grease opens March 11th and runs Friday, Saturday, and Sundays until March 27th at...
2022-02-2819 minPlatte River Bard PodcastCrossing the Street: A Festival of Many Voices at the UNO TheatreWe speak to Steven Williams, Professor at UNO and Head of Design and Production at UNO, Jocelyn Reed and Aaron Butler, both Co-Producers of the Crossing the Street Festival at UNO and also UNO Fine Arts students. Jocelyn and Aaron produced and directed a festival of plays, poetry and prose which celebrates BIPOC voices and addresses the need for difficult conversations about race, gender, and age - and our human connectedness. The title of the festival has some special origins as well that you'll find out about. So join us to enjoy our conversation with these three talented individuals, and...
2022-02-2321 minPlatte River Bard Podcast”The Way To The Way” by Andy Park of the Nebraska Repertory TheatreWe are always so honored and await in eager anticipation of being able to speak with Andy Park, Artistic Director of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre. Andy has written and directed the Nebraska Repertory's upcoming production, The Way to the Way. This will be a fantastic performance full of rich cultural history, a powerful message of connectedness and humanity, paired with a stage full of puppets in every form as only Andy's imagination can deliver an experience of exporting ourselves into a spectacular world. Andy and Scenic Designer, Jill Hibbard have been working hard on this production and what will happ...
2022-02-2221 minPlatte River Bard PodcastNow You Are Dead: The Audience is in charge at the Florence Community Theater - with Eric Green and Nate Hunzeker!
Now You Are Dead: A Pick Your Own Play Adventure opens February 17th and runs just one weekend through Sunday, February 20th, The Florentine Players at the The Florence Community Theater brings You, the Audience, the power to choose the structure of the play! Find out all about it here on our podcast as we talk with Writer, Director, Eric Green and Actor, Nate Hunzeker!
Written by Bill Grennan, Greg Harries, Shannon Jackson, and Andrew Yolland.
Adapted by Eric Green, Derek Kowal, and Tracey Mauk.
Cast includes: Ben Webb, Sara Scheidies, Jim Watson and Nate Hunzeker.
Parental guidance suggested.
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2022-02-1331 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat’s Happening? February 2022Find out What's Happening in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska in February 2022!
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2022-02-0532 minPlatte River Bard PodcastMeet Petra Wahlqvist with Nebraskans for the Arts!We are so excited to bring to you our conversation with Petra Wahlqvist, Executive Director of Nebraskans for the Arts! We are so lucky to have such a wonderful resource for supporting Creatives in our State! Petra has such a fun background to talk about, which has prepared her well for her new role at NFTA. Petra is the co-founder of Blitx, a non-profit, arts innovation and education and engagement community building in Lincoln, NE. Petra has studied and performed all around the world and is such a pleasure to talk with!
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2022-01-1632 minPlatte River Bard PodcastSeth Fox, Curator of Musing, A Storytelling Series at Bluebarn!Musing, A Storytelling Series have begun at Bluebarn Theatre! We talk with Seth Fox, Curator of the Series and he discusses how this live event came about and what all they have planned! Seth is incredibly easy to talk to and you'll enjoy hearing about these unique events!
Each quarterly event has several storytellers taking the stage to deliver a 6 to 12 minute story. Musing is making an open call to storytellers! So if you are thinking about pitching an idea to Seth, you can email him at musingomaha at gmail dot com.
The next Musing It Seem...
2022-01-0840 minPlatte River Bard PodcastJon Flower Directs ”Death by Design” at the Bellevue Little Theatre S3 Ep23Jon Flower debuts his Directing skills in Bellevue Little Theatre's Death By Design, which opens January 14th and runs until January 30th! Don’t miss this comedic mystery "whodunnit" play written by Rob Urbinati. Jon is not only a Director, but an experienced Actor and has served for many years as the Board President of WhyArts?. You may have most recently seen him playing Gomez in The Addams Family at the Ralston Community Theatre! So you won't want to miss this hilarious farce, Death by Design, which opens January 14th!
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2022-01-0620 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat’s Happening? in January 2022 - with music from Mark Haar and Jennifer Novak Haar!Happy New Year! Find out What's Happening in Eastern Nebraska in the Arts in January 2022!
We also are featuring the music of two talented area artists who contribute greatly to the Arts Community, Jennifer Novak Haar and Mark Haar of Novak and Haar Music: https://n-hmusic.com/ . Jennifer and Mark are part of the Outreach Program at the Omaha Chamber Music Society and have contributed their performances to their You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtnpCCIJG_YmUqHKYCbdDw.
If you have Art News you'd like added to the program, you may email us at "platt...
2022-01-0223 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? December 19th - 31st, 2021Find out What's Happening in Eastern Nebraska in the Arts, December 19th through the 31st, 2021!
If you have Art News you'd like added to the program, you may email us at "platteriverbardnews" at gmail.
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2021-12-1915 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? December 8-19th, 2021Find out What's Happening in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska! We have a little bit of a different format this week, so check it out and let us know if you like it better! Also, find out how you can email us your Art news and happenings to add to the program.
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2021-12-1020 minPlatte River Bard PodcastLori Lynn with Overall Buddies publishes her first children‘s book!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
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2021-12-0920 minPlatte River Bard PodcastJosh Peyton, Actor in ”It‘s A Very Die Hard Christmas” - Yippee-Ki-Yay!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!
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2021-12-0927 minPlatte 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.
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2021-12-0426 minPlatte River Bard PodcastOlde Glory Theatre‘s Miracle on 34th Street in Seward, Nebraska!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.
This year Olde Glory is celebrating the holidays with their production of Miracle on 34th Street. With a large cast...
2021-12-0218 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Sanders Family Christmas at Brownville Village Theatre with Mitch Bean and Rachel Curtiss
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 home Christmas musical and celebration of church life and bluegrass music. This production is sure to please family audiences! Don't...
2021-12-0120 minPlatte River Bard PodcastChristmas at Leon‘s at the Lofte Community Theatre with Mick Kovar and Kevin Colbert!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: https://www.facebook.com/loftecommunitytheatre
Instagram: htt...
2021-11-3036 minPlatte River Bard PodcastIt‘s a Wonderful Life at The Rose Theater with Marcel Daly and Delaney Jackson!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 this production was available virtually, but this year their worlds have converged together yet agai...
2021-11-2719 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? Nov 10-17thJoin us for What's Happening? in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska. Next week we will have a new format of this podcast!
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2021-11-1230 minPlatte River Bard PodcastRon Himes from the St. Louis Black Repertory Company Directs ”Dontrell Who Kissed The Sea” at the Nebraska Repertory TheatreWe 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 example of the commitment to amplifying voices that the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, under Christina Kirks...
2021-11-0726 minPlatte River Bard PodcastFran Sillau from Circle Theatre presents ”All Together Now” and ”When We Go Away” - Welcome Circle back to the stage!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, Into the Woods, Les Misérables, Little Shop of Horrors, Mamma Mia!, Matilda, My Fair Lady, Once on This Islan...
2021-11-0630 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? November 3rd - 10th!Find out What's Happening in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska, November 3rd-10th, 2021!
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2021-11-0430 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Revolutionists begin the season for Theatrix!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 ahead! Find out what they have planned!
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THEATRIX CONTACT INFO:
Website: https...
2021-11-0317 minPlatte River Bard PodcastHalloween with Edgar Allan Poe and the Bard!Happy Halloween! The Platte River Bard Podcast brings you Poetry and Prose by Edgar Allan Poe. Performed by Chris Berger.
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2021-10-3129 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? October 27 - November 4, 2021Find out What's Happening in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska October 27 through November 4th, 2021!
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2021-10-2832 minPlatte River Bard PodcastBarry Carman with Bluebarn Theatre!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: 1106 S. 10th St. (10th and Pacific) Omaha, NE
PH: 402-345-1576
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2021-10-2337 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? October 20-27th, 2021Find out What's Happening in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska for October 20-27th, 2021!
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2021-10-2229 minPlatte River Bard PodcastStephanie Jacobson - Director of CORDUROY - which opens Oct 29th - at The Rose Theater!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/UC7oWcQQVIuQHWASiMucxsEw
Blog Posts: https://www.rosetheater.org/connect/news/
The Rose Theater...
2021-10-2234 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? October 11-18, 2021Join us to find out What's Happening in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska this week, October 11-18, 2021!
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2021-10-1523 minPlatte River Bard PodcastShakesFEAR is almost here - with Andy Park and Kevin Rich!
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 characters of Shakespeare to terrify brave patrons this fall season!
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2021-10-1326 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? October 4th - 11th, 2021Find out What's Happening this week in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska!
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2021-10-0824 minPlatte River Bard PodcastDisney‘s Descendants at The Rose Theater - A Platte River Bard Review!
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 Theater, 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 402.345.4849
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2021-10-0711 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Rose Theater presents Disney‘s Descendants!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/therosetheater/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoseTheaterCo @RoseTheaterCo
You Tube: https://www.yo...
2021-10-0726 minPlatte River Bard PodcastYer Mom‘s Comedy Show is back!
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 20th, 2021 - Yer Mom's Comedy Show at The Backline at 7PM. Fur Parents, Guests TBA.
Catch some of the group ever...
2021-10-041h 03Platte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? September 27 - October 4, 2021
Find out What's Happening this week, September 27 - October 4, 2021 in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska!
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2021-09-2926 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? September 20th - 27th, 2021!Join us as we share What's Happening? in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska September 20th to September 27th, 2021!
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2021-09-2420 minPlatte River Bard PodcastChristina Kirk, Executive Director of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre Directs A Midsummer Night‘s DreamChristina 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 Otterbein University where she had taught since 1992.
Ms. Kirk began her performing career at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, but has performed an...
2021-09-2325 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? September 13th-20th, 2021Better late than never! Find out What's Happening this weekend in Eastern Nebraska in the Arts!
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2021-09-1726 minPlatte River Bard PodcastNebraska Repertory Theatre‘s season has arrived! We talk with Andy Park, Artistic Director!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 of making The Rep more inclusive and diverse as it begins it's 50th anniversary season!
NEBRASKA REPERTORY THEATRE:
Website and Tickets: https://nebr...
2021-09-1626 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? September 6-13th, 2021Join us to find out What's Happening! in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska, September 6-13, 2021.
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2021-09-0725 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat‘s Happening? August 30 - Sept 6, 2021Join us as we talk about what's happening this week in the Arts in Eastern Nebraska!
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2021-09-0111 minPlatte River Bard PodcastCatherine Bobst talks about "It's a Grand Night for Singing" at TADA!Join us for a short chat with Catherine Bobst, Performer and Board Member of The TADA Theatre in Lincoln. Catherine is part of the show, It's a Grand Night For Singing which is happening this weekend both virtually and in person!
It's National Dog Day! And to celebrate, we are talking with Catherine Bobst and her puppies as we discuss "It's A Grand Night For Singing!" at The TADA Theatre In Lincoln this weekend! Check our podcast and find out how you can either go to this production or opt for a virtual stream!
This Production cel...
2021-08-2717 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat's Happening? August 23rd - 30thJoin us to find out what's happening in Eastern Nebraska this week! We got to giggling again this week and decided to leave some of it in! ;)
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2021-08-2521 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat's Happening? August 16th - 23rd, 2021
Join us for a run-down of all the Area Shows and Arts Events we can find for you in Eastern Nebraska!
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2021-08-1824 minPlatte River Bard PodcastOpera Omaha presents Opera Outdoors with Lauren Medici, Director of Engagement Programs!For over 60 years, Opera Omaha has brought audiences outstanding production quality, artistry, and educational opportunities. Join us for an informative conversation with Opera Omaha's enthusiastic Director of Engagement Programs, Lauren Medici, and learn about their FREE Event, Opera Outdoors, which will be held August 20th, 2021 at Turner Park in Omaha!
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR OPERA OMAHA:
Website: www.operaomaha.org
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/operaomaha/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/operaomaha/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/operaomaha
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/operaomaha
Opera Oma...
2021-08-1339 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhat's Happening? August 9-15th, 2021
What's happening in the Platte River area in Eastern Nebraska? Find out about performances for the week of August 9th through the 15th!
Find all the Show Notes and Links mentioned in our Podcast, on our website HERE!
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2021-08-1126 minPlatte River Bard PodcastSusie Baer Collins discusses the 2021-22 Season for Omaha Community Playhouse!
Join us to learn about OCP's 2021-2022 Season! We had the opportunity to speak with Susie Baer Collins about each show in the upcoming season. Season tickets are on sale now at omahaplayhouse.com!
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Omaha Community Playhouse Contact Information:
Facebook: omahaplayhouse
Instagram:@omahaplayhouse
Website: https://www.omahaplayhouse.com/
To Donate: https://www.omahaplayhouse.com/
Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132
Box Office: (402) 553-0800
Toll Free Box Office: 1-888-782-4338
Administrative Line: (402) 553-4890
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2021-08-1130 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Game's Afoot at the Florence Community Theater!
Join us for some "behind the scenes" talk with the Director and Cast of The Florentine Player's production opening August 5th, of Ken Ludwig's The Games Afoot - or Holmes for the Holidays! The play runs August 5, 6, 7 & 8th.
We want to extend our thanks to Derek Kowol, and The Florence Community Theater for welcoming us as always! And also thanks to Sara Scheidies, Katherine Villata, and Molly Anderson for such a fun conversation!
The Florence Community Theater – home to The Florentine Players – has been staging productions in the Florence area since 1964. Although often known for the Annual Melodrama, the Theater stages th...
2021-08-0516 minPlatte River Bard PodcastOmaha UnderThe Radar starts August 2-7, 2021!
Under The Radar is holding their annual festival this year beginning August 2-7, 2021! Join us as we talk with Amanda DeBoer Bartlett, CMA Director and Co-Founder of Omaha Under The Radar. She is the co-founder of two ensembles and a contemporary music festival, and is a soprano with internationally acclaimed Ensemble Dal Niente. Amanda gives us all the information about the festival, including the venues where it will be held!
Website: https://www.undertheradaromaha.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omahaundertheradar
Amanda DeBoer Bartlett: https://www.amandadeboer.com/
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2021-08-0219 minPlatte River Bard PodcastTheatre News - What's Showing? July 31 - August 8th, 2021
Wanting to know what Theatre and Art is out there to see? Tune in each week for a quick rundown of lots of performances in Omaha, Lincoln, and their Greater Areas!
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2021-07-3125 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Rose Theater Membership Drive with Ted and Wally's Ice Cream is happening right now!Join us for a quick episode with Mandy Aleksiak, Membership Drive Director, to hear about the special membership drive The Rose is doing in partnership with Ted and Wally's Ice Cream Shop in The Old Market. The drive will be from 7pm to 9pm tonight (July 22nd) and Monday through Thursday of next week (July 26-29, 2021). Get a discount on membership tickets and free ice cream at the same time!
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Website: www.rosetheater.org
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/therosetheater/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoseTheaterCo @RoseTheaterCo
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2021-07-2309 minPlatte River Bard PodcastRalston Community Theater presents The Addams Family!Such a nice conversation with Jon Flower, President of the Board at Ralston Community Theatre, and Todd Uhrmacher, Artistic Director about their summer musical, The Addams Family! The summer production from RCT is an annual treat to look forward to and make sure to plan for! Get your tickets now and see this hilarious play, because laughter is so therapeutic, especially in our unprecedented times.
Jon and Todd are seasoned veterans of the theatre and the Arts Community and have been recognized in each of their fields. We look forward to talking with them again!
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2021-07-1819 minPlatte River Bard PodcastKatie Broman with Omaha Community Playhouse discusses their recent Press Release!Join us as we talk to Katie Broman, Executive Director of the Omaha Community Playhouse. Recently, OCP released a Press Release that announced they would be offering a fee to their actors and crew members. We were fortunate to talk to Ms. Broman about this Press Release and ask a few questions about this exciting news!
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Omaha Community Playhouse Contact Information:
Email: info@omahaplayhouse.com
Facebook: omahaplayhouse
Instagram:@omahaplayhouse
Website: https://www.omahaplayhouse.com/
To Donate: https://www.omahaplayhouse.com/
Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132
Box Office: (402) 553-0800
Toll Free Box Office: 1-888-782-4338
Administrative Line: ...
2021-07-1816 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Omaha Fringe Festival 2021 is almost here! We talk to Tamar Neumann, Executive Director.Join us as we talk with Tamar Neumann, Executive Director of the Omaha Fringe Festival! After having to skip last years' festival, the Omaha Fringe Festival will be held in person this year! Join us as we talk about the Festival, it's two locations, and how and when it will be held.
"36 Performances, 12 Companies, One Community, 6 Days, 2 Venues."
2021 Omaha Fringe Festival
Dates: August 5-7, 12-14th.
Preview Party at Big Canvas on July 31st.
Performances for the Omaha Fringe Festival scheduled are as follows:
Once Upon a ti...
2021-07-1418 minPlatte River Bard PodcastWhyArts and Arts In Motion Merge! We speak with Kim Jubenville and Kim Clark-Kaczmarek!Congratulations to Why Arts and Arts In Motion! We are back with a new podcast where we talk with the "Two Kim's"! Kim Jubenville, Executive Director for WhyArts and Kim Clark-Kaczmarek, Program Director at Arts In Motion! WhyArts not only focuses on education and inclusion in the Arts, but also helps Artists and those needing Artists get together. Join us for a fun filled meeting as we discuss what's happening at WhyArts!
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WhyArts Contact Information:
WhyArts
Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center at UNO
6001 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68182
402.312.4211
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2021-07-0242 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Renaissance Festival of Nebraska by Bootstrap ProductionsHuzzah! The Renaissance Festival at the Bellevue Berry Farm is back May 1st for two full weekends of fun!! We speak to Howard Coffin of Bootstrap Productions, as well as two of his volunteers! Though this year the cast will be smaller to adjust because of the pandemic, there are still lots of food, activities, and fun for all ages! Purchase tickets at the door or online.
Please see their website and Facebook page for covid safety protocols and mask requirements.
Website: https://renfestnebraska.com/
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2021-04-3055 minPlatte 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 minPlatte River Bard PodcastKCRF Virtual Renaissance Festival with The Jolly RogersThe Jolly Rogers, the Original Singing Pirates of the Midwest have been entertaining audiences at festivals around the country and the world for over 30 years. We talk with the group after they filmed their Kansas City Virtual Renaissance Festival for their You Tube Channel, and discuss their new album, A Night at the Admiral Benbow Inn.
The Jolly Rogers consist of your host, Chris Berger, Cliff Lawson, Mark Stahl, Sean Foree and Kurt Hanover.
To watch The Jolly Rogers Virtual Renaissance Festival Live Show, and see all seven of the performing artists we have interviewed o...
2021-01-0342 minPlatte River Bard PodcastKCRF Series: Bawdily Harm with Cliff Lawson and Emily BrattinBawdily Harm is the three-person fighting group found on the Three Lions Stage at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. Their act features sword fighting, flaming torch fighting, comedy, innuendo, and a lot of audience interaction. The three performers are Cliff Lawson, Emily Brattin, and Nick Marion, all Kansas City Renaissance Festival veterans. Though they make light of it in the interview, what they do requires a massive amount of rehearsal and experience. Cliff is a nationally recognized fight choreographer, and Nick Marion has been a competition fencer. You are guaranteed to have a good time and help be part of th...
2020-12-2612 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Lofte Community Theatre is "Making Spirits Bright"The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley, Nebraska is giving the community a free virtual Christmas play in these unprecedented times. We talk with the cast of the show, the Artistic Director, and the playwrights, Kat and Will Cover.
The Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert, chose to work with local playwrights for this production, and the result is a heartwarming Christmas story about a couple who have lost the Christmas spirit, and is in jeopardy of losing a connection with each other.
The production will be released this week, so be sure to visit the Lofte's website and F...
2020-12-2128 minPlatte River Bard PodcastKCRF Series: The Medieval Medicine Show!The Medieval Medicine Show brings you humor and music about healthcare in medieval times - which is also relevant in 2020! The Medieval Doctor (MD) and the Renaissance Nurse (RN) bring you a fun and energetic show as they explore all of the reasons why it's better to get your medical care in modern times. Join us for a fun chat with them, and even hear one of their songs!
Watch The Medieval Medicine Show in The Jolly Rogers Virtual Renaissance Festival Show found here: https://youtu.be/C0UmSj0L9Uo
Find The Medi...
2020-12-1914 minPlatte River Bard PodcastKCRF Virtual Renaissance Festival with EZNDILEZNDIL is the performing act of Michael and Nancee Micham, a married duo who have been performing together for nearly 30 years. We’re not making it up! EZNDIL play a variety of musical styles based on the folk music tradition; Americana and Celtic, as well as original songs and comedy. They are an eclectic, energetic, funny and heartwarming experience to see. Mike and Nancee are an absolute delight, and without a doubt, if you ever get a chance to see them perform, go out of your way to do so! Join us for a crazy and wonderful interview with EZNDIL...
2020-12-1227 minPlatte River Bard PodcastKCRF Series: Marvelous Matt, Magician and Escape ArtistHopelessly in love with the art of illusion for more than 30 years, Matthew Gurley has spent much of his life learning practicing, and perfecting his magic and his stage performance. Matthew was in high school when he was introduced to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival.
In the course of his experiences with the Festival, he has played all manner of roles including working for artisans and crafters, and in 2005 teamed up with Dr. Dumpe, a 30 year veteran of the Faire. Matt has escaped from a straight jacket while suspended upside down 12 feet above the stage, walked in a b...
2020-12-0516 minPlatte River Bard PodcastKCRF Series: Dr. Dumpe, Physician turned MagicianRod Sipe, aka “Dr. Dumpe L.B.P.” has been performing at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival for over 40 years. In that time Rod has presented tens of thousands of shows with an assortment of magical feats mixed with a brand of comedy that has amazed, amused, and entertained audiences throughout the USA, Mexico, and Europe. Not only is Rod a Magician, he is also a Fire Eater. Rod Sipe is recognized as America’s Premier Fire-Eating Magician, and is a featured performer in a variety of venues with his famous act performing as Dr. H. Dumpe, Physician Turned Magician...
2020-12-0430 minPlatte River Bard PodcastKCRF Series: Bob the Incredible Juggler, Brian WendlingBrian Wendling, aka “Bob The Incredible Juggler”, is an award winning entertainer who has performed at Disney World and the Atlanta Olympics. He has also opened for the Guess Who and has been a guest artist with the Kansas City Symphony and the Kansas City Reparatory Theatre. He has is an International Jugglers Association Team Champion, had placed 5th place in the Individual Competitions. Brian is also an approved Missouri Touring Performer with the Missouri Arts Council, and the National School Assemblies, as well as many other headlining acts. Brian’s charm, and his unbelievable consistent talent through the years makes...
2020-11-2819 minPlatte River Bard PodcastSpring Awakening by the Capitol City Theater CompanyCapitol City Theater Company is brand new theater which opened this year and is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. They are premiering the musical, Spring Awakening, which opened October 20th. This is the theater's second production. Their first production was Starkweather which premiered in the Spring of 2020.
The company is offering in-person live theater, with Covid protocols, as well as an online live stream for those who want to see and support theater from the comfort of their home.
On this episode we talk with Director, Jaime Webb; the Owner of Capitol City and Producer, Michael Lecher...
2020-10-2432 minPlatte River Bard PodcastQWIT Short Play Festival from the UNO Theatre with Nicholas A. Jansen and Taelore StearnsJoin us for a delightful conversation about the QWIT Short Play Festival with Taelore Stearns and Nicholas A. Jansen. Both are the Co-Producers of the QWIT Festival. QWIT stands for Queer, Womens, Inclusive, Theatre. Their Festival cultivates student playwrights, and give Queer and Women's theatre a platform to share their stories. Don't miss this online festival that begins October 23rd and join the conversation that celebrates diversity and understanding.
From the UNO website:
"Queer & Women’s Inclusive Theatre Festival
Produced by UNO Theatre Students, QWIT is 6 original shorts that put queer and women’s experie...
2020-10-1222 minPlatte River Bard PodcastEagle Hollow Haunts - 2020 Season is Open!Welcome to the beginning of Season Two! We wanted to follow-up with Eagle Hollow Haunts this year and see how they are adapting to a safe environment. The owners of Eagle Hollow Haunts, Dawn, and their crew have been working hard expanding their outside Haunt. Find out all about it and what precautions they are taking on our first episode of our 2nd season of the Platte River Bard Podcast.
And as a bonus, there is a little bit of talk about wresting and Jimmy Hart!
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2020-10-0227 minPlatte River Bard PodcastThe Rose Theater presents A Kids Play about Racism with Matt Gutschick, Artistic DirectorToday we talk with Matt Gutschick, Artistic Director at The Rose Theater in Omaha, Nebraska. Matt attended Graduate school at Yale School of Drama, and interned with The Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has been with The Rose Theater for 7 years!
The Rose Theater, along with 41 other theatres, Is a member of Theatres for Young Audiences USA, will be offering a free play called "A Kids Play About Racism". This will premiere through Broadway on Demand August 1st and 2nd, or it can be viewed on The Rose's website at: https://www.rosetheater.org...
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