Platte River Bard Podcast

The OEAA Awards are "Celebrating Omaha's Imagination" on February 16, 2025!

The 19th Annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards (OEAA) Awards are here!  On February 16, 2025, the awards will be held at The Admiral Theater (admiralomaha.com/).  We have the scoop here for you about this prestigious Omaha tradition!
Find out why the OEAA puts on their awards, how the voting works, how the venue dictates the award show, and learn more about the theme for this year.  We talked with Board President, Doug Meigs, as well as Hughston Walkinshaw and Lori Lynn Ahrends, who are part of the Directing Team, and Board Member, Jedeka Poindexter.  Listen to the podcast to find out what all they had to share!
Get your tickets now at: www.oea-awards.org/ 
(Nominees, make sure you get your password for discounted tickets also by contacting the OEAA.)
A special Thank You to the Pottawattamie Arts Cultural Entertainment (PACE Arts Iowa) for hosting our podcast!  You can find PACE at www.paceartsiowa.org.
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Opera Omaha Announces their 25 / 26 Season!

It’s January 20th, 2025!  And we have the scoop of the year!  Opera Omaha has announced their 2025-2026 season effective today, January 20th, and we have all the information here to share it with you!
We talk with Allison Swenson, General Director and Katrina Thurman the Director of Artistic Administration about all of the exciting line-up of productions! Their new season has subscriptions beginning at $38, which is basically 2 for 1 price!
We also talked about the events coming up that lead up to their new season and had an enjoyable conversation about each of them!
OPERA OMAHA CONTACT INFO: 
Website & Tickets: 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 Omaha, 1850 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 402.346.7372
 
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The Barber of Seville is licensed under Creative Commons  through musopen.org. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
 

It's "RENT In Concert" for one night only at the Lied Center for Performing Arts!

The Lied Center for Performing Arts and the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating the music of "RENT" with their performance of "RENT In Concert" on January 18th, 2025!  We had learned there are incredibly talented young Nebraska performers that will be part of this fun production and we wanted to share a few of those with you! 
We spoke to Elise Anderson, Will Hastreiter, and Samara Follette, who are local performers involved in this production!  
Will Hastreiter is from Elkhorn, NE and graduated from Midland University.  He has appeared in Omaha community theatres and even a production at the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre in Hudson, Florida. We will even get to see Will on stage at "The Wild Party" at the BLUEBARN Theatre soon! 
Elise Anderson is a Lincoln native and is now a Junior at UNL and working on her Bachelor's of Arts in Vocal Performance.  She also wrote and produced a single called "Little Blondie" which you can find on You Tube, iTunes, Spotify and Pandora.  (Here is the Spotify link!)
Samara Follette was recently in attendance at the 2024 Jimmy Awards where she received The Rising Star Scholarship.  She attends Wesleyan University in Lincoln. This will be her first professional production as she brings her immense presence to the stage!  
Thank you to the Lied Center for Performing Arts for making Lincoln be one of the only cities in the US to welcome this new concert production!  "RENT In Concert" will be performed by these live vocalists, in partnership with the Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra.  This production is Directed by Broadway's Sammi Cannold.
For Tickets go to https://liedcenter.org/tickets/group-tickets
For more information and to see the other Nebraska performers in this production, go to https://liedcenter.org/event/rent-concert.
LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
https://www.liedcenter.org 
Phone: 402-472-4734
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Roll for Initiative: Sara Scheidies Directs "She Kills Monsters"!

We talked with Director Sara Scheidies about her upcoming production "She Kills Monsters" by Qui Nguyen which opens January 20th at the Chanticleer Community Theatre at the Hoff Center at PACE.  "She Kills Monsters" was published in 2011 and was nominated for the Drama Desk Awards, GLAAD Media Awards, and ITBA Patrick Lee Awards in 2012.  In 2013 it won the AATE Distinguished Play Award.
Even if you are not a Dungeons and Dragons fan, you will easily find meaning in this play about a young girl who lost her sister and parents in a car accident.  She embarks on a quest to learn more about her sister who loved playing D&D. Through her grief, she begins to understand her deceased estranged sister better, and this journey also leads to a self-discovery about her own sexuality. 
"She Kills Monsters" performances will be January 10-12 and 17-19th, 2025.  Get your tickets now! 
Note: This show has language and situations not suitable for young children.
CONTACT Chanticleer Community Theatre at the Hoff Center at PACE
Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/she-kills-monsters/
Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/theater/chanticleer-community-theater
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Learn about RESPECT with Dr. Patricia Newman!

With the addition of the technological age, bullying has become even more apparent as a big problem that our kids and even adults face.  We spoke with Dr. Patricia Newman, Founder and Executive Director of RESPECT.  RESPECT is a not-for-profit organization formed of professional actor-educators, led by a child psychologist, advised by community organizations. Their Educators and Actors visit schools and communities – in person or virtually – to present educational plays and stage presentations to prevent violence, bullying, and child abuse. 
RESPECT is a wonderful resource for people of all ages in our community! The Staff at Respect were even a helpful counsel to Sheri when faced with a bullying situation in 2019.  Respect also offers opportunities to local actors to perform in the staged presentations at schools and other venues.  Find out all about this meaningful program in our discussion with Dr. Newman! 
 
RESPECT CONTACT INFORMATION 
Website:  www.respect2all.org
 
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Chanticleer Community Theatre is Dreaming of a "White Christmas" at PACE!

What is Christmas without music, friendship and snow?  The 1954 movie "White Christmas" was adapted into a Broadway musical in 2008, and will give you all the great feelings of the famous Hollywood movie.  While we were at PACE, visiting Chanticleer's production of this play, we heard lots of dancing and singing and spoke with Music DirectorJennifer Orvis and Actor, Christine Reiners.  This cast is ready to bring us back to the post-World War II era with music, costumes, and a nostalgic Christmas story where friends help communities, and the people around them.
"White Christmas" opens December 12-22nd.
For Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/white-christmas-11/
CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
Website: Chanticleer at PACE
POTTAWATTAMIE ARTS CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT (PACE) CONTACT INFO:
Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/
Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center: 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA.
 
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"The Remarkable Series of Ordinary Events at Holiday Tower" by the Holiday Lights Collective opens at Benson Theatre!

We are blessed with another holiday collaboration between Benson Theatre and Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Co.! This holiday you will see inside seven different apartments at Holiday Tower.  We talk with Dulcie Mueller, Writer and Actor, and also Midge Radcliff, Co-Executive Director of Benson Theatre.  They reveal what this holiday show is about, the unique and diverse ways to celebrate the season, and how this show was developed by the Holiday Lites Collective!
Don't miss this show that opens December 12th and runs until December 22nd.  Their "Pay-What-You-Can Night" will be on Thursday, December 12th, so bring family and friends!  
BENSON THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
Tickets and Website: https://bensontheatre.org/ 
6054 Maple Street, Omaha, NE 
BRIGIT SAINT BRIGIT THEATRE CO. INFO:
Tickets: https://www.bsbtheatre.com/holidayroom
Website: https://www.bsbtheatre.com/ 
 
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BLT's World Premiere of their adaptation of "It's A Wonderful Life!"

Exciting things have been in the works at Bellevue Little Theatre!  On December 6th they will open the world premiere of "It's A Wonderful Life"!  This play was adapted from the movie version by Dr. D. Laureen Pickle and John Arnsdorff.  It contains the wonderful story from the movie that so many people adore, plus some well-placed music to get you in the nostalgic Christmas spirit!      
We talked with Dr. D. Laureen Pickle, John Arnsdorff, Riley Pope and Fred Vogel about this exciting BLT production of one of the most beloved Christmas movies! Find all about it here!
"It's a Wonderful Life" show dates are:  December 6th-8th, 13th-15th, 20th-22nd. 
BELLEVUE LITTLE THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
For Tickets: https://blt.simpletix.com/
Website: http://www.theblt.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bellevuelittletheatre/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellevuelittletheatre/ 
203 Mission Avenue, Bellevue, Nebraska 
402.291.1554
 
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The Madrigal Christmasse Feaste is back and will be held at PACE!

After a 5 year hiatus, The Madrigal Christmasse Feast is back!  The event is presented by Dwayne Ibsen, Ibsen Costume Gallery, & Chanticleer Theater on December 5th and 6th.  We talked with Denise Putnam, Howard Swain and Musical Director, Mark Morello. 
This festive event promises an evening filled with music, entertainment, and delicious food, all set in a charming Renaissance-themed atmosphere. You will experience a traditional madrigal dinner with a royal court, jesters, and singers performing classic Christmas carols by 16 singers in costume. Don't miss out on this enchanting celebration that is sure to delight all who attend!  It is acceptable to even wear your Renaissance costume if you want to! 
Directed, Written and Produced by Dwayne Ibsen.
Dinner Menu Provided by Chef Around the Block - Chef Chris:
Holiday Green Salad / Cream of Broccoli SoupSliced Baron of Beef with Bordelaise / Yorkshire Pudding / Parslied PotatoGreen Bean Almondine / Christmasse Pudding with Rum Sauce / RollsHot Spiced Wassail / Coffee / Tea / Including a Cash Bar.
For more information, and individual and group ticket links, see the event website here:  https://www.paceartsiowa.org/madrigal-christmasse-feaste
The Madrigal Christmass Feaste Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057424870445
CHANTICLEER at PACE / CONTACT INFO: 
Website:  https://www.paceartsiowa.org/theater/chanticleer-community-theater
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chanticleertheater 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paceartsia/?hl=en 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PACEartsiowa 
Chanticleer Community Theatre / Pace Arts Iowa 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA
 
 
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Steve Krambeck Directs "A Very Special Holiday Special" at Shelterbelt Theatre

We had the pleasure of speaking to Steve Krambeck, Director of "A Very Special Holiday Special", and Dan Wach, Executive Director of Shelterbelt Theatre.  This production is a celebration of Christmas and Hanukkah, and where they meet, since they will both be celebrated on December 25th this year.  Writer Mark Harvey Levine produced 8 short funny, yet poignant plays, full of humor and heart, and they will be performed by a talented cast of six.    This will be a touching and festive evening about two very special holidays this time of year.  Get your tickets now to enjoy this event! 
Show Dates:  December 5-8, 12-15 & 19-22, 2024.
Show Times:  Thursday/Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm, and Sunday at 6pm.  Also be sure to check out their website about how to "Pay it Forward" or "Pay What You Can" for tickets.
Shelterbelt Theatre Contact Info:
Tickets: https://www.shelterbelt.org/shelterbelt-box-office
Website: https://www.shelterbelt.org/
Location: 4383 Nicholas St STE 204, Omaha, NE 68131
 
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The Fall Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park is here!

The Fall Platte River Art Show is here!  This weekend, November 15th through the 17th, head on out to Mahoney State Park to the Peter Kiewitt Lodge and enjoy the day!  We talk with Nia Karmann, Promoter and Organizer of the Platte River Art Show and Owner of Nye Street Studios.  On Friday evening, there is a wine and cheese event to kick off the evening, and you can get food anytime this weekend at Carl's Restaurant in the Peter Kiewitt Lodge.  Nia tells us about all of the artists who are at the show and what you can expect!  From glass, to photography, metal art and paintings, and more, there is a lot to check out and start your Christmas list with beautiful and personal handmade items.
PLATTE RIVER ART SHOW CONTACT INFO
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083554623192
Website: https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/fall-platte-river-art-show-at-e-t-mahoney-state-park/2024-11-15/
 
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VIA Omaha opens "Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties" by Jen Silverman at the Shelterbelt Theatre!

Five different women - all named Betty - who are of different backgrounds and gender identities, all converge to share their story about anger, sex, love and theatre.  The play was written by Jen Silverman, and it premiered in Washington DC in 2018.  High comedy and high energy, this play is sure to entertain and yet address the issues of women, feminism, LGBTQ identity, sexuality and loneliness.
Please note, there is strong language and mild adult themes in this play.
Don't miss this high-energy and funny play with an all female cast - the first all female cast produced by VIA Omaha!  
The Cast: 
Betty 1:  Jennifer Gilg
Betty 2:  Madi Barker
Betty 3:  Delaney Jackson
Betty 4:  Shailoh Eggerson
Betty 5:  Amie James
Voices in Alliance (VIA Omaha) Ticket & Contact Info:
Tickets Info and Website: https://www.viaomaha.org/ 
Ticket Link:  Eventbrite link.
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VIAOmaha/ 
This production will be performed at the Shelterbelt Theatre located at 4383 Nicholas Street #STE 204 Omaha, NE 68131.
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SNAP! Productions opens "Freakshow" by Carson Kreitzer on November 8th!

Here's a serious and deeply complex play you don't want to miss this season:  "Freakshow" (1999) by Carson Kreitzer at SNAP! Productions opens November 8th!  The Platte River Bard spoke to Giles Russo and Nick Knipe and discussed what this production has in store for you!
The setting: Behind the scenes of a traveling Freakshow, those who have been outcasts from society bond into a unique but dysfunctional family.  You will see their vulnerabilities and humanity in scenes of dialogue and poetry.
Find out all about it here at the Platte River Bard Podcast! 
"Freakshow" opens November 8th and runs from 8th-10th, 14-16, 18th, and the 21-23rd.  Industry Night is November 18th and is Pay-What-You-Can.  
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SNAP! PRODUCTIONS
Snap Productions at Ghost Light Theatre is located at 2221 Thurston Circle, Bellevue, Nebraska.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.snapproductions.com
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SNAP! Productions at the Ghost Light Theatre Opens "American Psycho The Musical"

Find out why you won't want to miss "American Psycho The Musical" at SNAP! Productions at Ghost Light Theatre.  This Musical opens September 20th and runs until Septemeber 29th.   We talk with Stage Manager, Christina Belle; Set Builder and Designer, Doug Hartshorn; and actor and comedian who is also new to Nebraska, Geoffrey Eggleston.  
Don't miss this fun musical, filled with dancing, singing, and entertaining dialogue with a little bit of dark humor!
Also, don't forget, SNAP! Productions at the Ghost LIght Theatre has their Industry Night, Monday, September 23rd, which is Pay-What-You-Can! 
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SNAP! PRODUCTIONS
Snap Productions at Ghost Light Theatre is located at 2221 Thurston Circle, Bellevue, Nebraska.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.snapproductions.com
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Young Frankenstein opens at Bellevue Little Theatre - with Todd Uhrmacher!

Talk about a great time of year to see The Mel Brooks Adult Young Frankenstein!   
Bellevue Little Theatre is kicking off this sensational fall production with a Costume Party on Friday the 13th (of course!), that ends with wine and cheese that will leave you with an electrically charged great time. 
We had a lively discussion with the Director of this production, Todd Uhrmacher, and we discuss the logistics of this complex production for a smaller theatre.  The cast is packed full of talent, singers, costumes, tapdancers - the works - and you'll be certain to have an enjoyable experience. 
Come join the monster mash of fun that is alive at the Bellevue LIttle Theatre, September 13th through the 29th!
Note:  this production is the "adult version" (like the movie) of Young Frankenstein. 
 
BELLEVUE LITTLE THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
Tickets: https://blt.simpletix.com/
Website: http://www.theblt.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bellevuelittletheatre/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellevuelittletheatre/ 
203 Mission Avenue, Bellevue, Nebraska 
402.291.1554
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VIA Omaha opens "Plot Points in Our Sexual Development" August 15th!

We have a short chat with the Director and cast of VIA Omaha's Production of "Plot Points in Our Sexual Development" that opens August 15-25th.  Meredith Melville, MFA, came to Nebraska as a visiting Director from Texas to direct this play.  The play only has two cast members, which are Asia Nared and Arson Starkloff-Crane who have created sparks on-stage. 
"Plot Points in Our Sexual Development" was written by Miranda Rose Hall and it premiered off-Broadway in 2018.  This play explores a new couple who decide to reveal their sexual histories to each other, and the truth might just jeopardize their relationship. 
For Tickets and Information Go To: https://www.viaomaha.org/
This play will be presented at the Flixx Show Bar, 1019 South 10th Street Omaha, NE 68108
 
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Directors Roundtable Lincoln! With Morrie Enders, Timothy W. Scholl and Jamie Bullins!

It's Directors Roundtable in Lincoln!
We talk with Timothy W. Scholl, Executive Artistic Director of Angels Theatre Company, Morrie Enders with the Lincoln Community Playhouse, and Jamie Bullins, who is a longtime Director, Associate Professor of Theatre at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at UNL, and also part of the Staff of the Angels Theatre Company's Playwriting Collective.  We love the chemistry and commodorie of these three Directors.  They all come from different perspectives, and the theatres in which they work offer our arts community different types of plays each year.
Join us for this fun conversation as we enjoy the conversation of Directing Theatre! 
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Spongebob The Musical Opens at Mills Masquers opens August 2nd!

The Mills Masquers Summer Musical is here!  Opening August 2nd and running until August 11th, there will be much harmonizing, dancing and comedy! We talked with Don Torbett, Music Director; Adam Clayton, Associate Director; Don Vinkenberg, Choreographer; and Connor Edick, who is the Actor who plays Spongebob Squarepants. 
This is a musical for everyone, kids and adults alike!  You won't want to miss this production that will promise singing and movement to a live musical accompaniment.  Take a relaxing drive to this small town theatre and enjoy a show with a hearty Glenwood welcome! 
For tickets to go www.millsmasquers.com.  You can also make reservations on their website. 
CONTACT INFO:
Tickets and Website:  www.millsmasquers.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/54189039275/user/100084652820874
Address:  56542 221st, Glenwood, IA 51534
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2024 Omaha Fringe Festival with Tamar Neumann and Lara Marsh!

We are happy once again to discuss the Omaha Fringe Festival 2024 ! This will be the 5th year of the festival and Omaha is so lucky to have one. If you aren't familiar with the history of the Fringe Festival, it began as a festival in Edinburgh Scotland in 1947. Since then it has expanded to over 100 cities all over the world.Join us for our conversation with Lara and Tamar about the 20 shows that Omaha Fringe Festival has to offer. This year there are four venues: Blackstone, Benson and two at UNO. There are two new types of performance art that will be introduced this year, so you'll want to hear all about it on our podcast.
There will be a Kickoff Party on August 7th, so don't miss that!  Plus the festival begins August 8th and runs through the 11th.  To get more information, see their website omahafringe.org!
If you want to hear about a specific production, this episode has chapter marks so you can navigate through the podcast.
OMAHA FRINGE FESTIVAL CONTACT INFO:
Tickets & Website: https://omahafringe.square.site/ 
To Donate & Support:  https://checkout.square.site/buy/WYCOWEZP5POWMYDMCLU2UOHW
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/omahafringefest/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omahafringefestival/
Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/omahafringefestival/
#FirstOmahaFringe #OmahaFringe
 
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"The Cleanup Lady" a New Play by Clay Farris Naff Premiers in Lincoln and Omaha!

Clay Farris Naff is a recently accomplished playwright who is debuting his new play The Cleanup Lady.   Clay is an author, and has been an award winning journalist, a correspondent for the United Press International in Tokyo, a freelance reporter for National Public Radio, Newsweek, Huffington Post, Earth Magazine, The Humanist, and Scientific American, just to name a few.  He has been a science-and-religion correspondent for the Metanexus Institute, and the Executive Director of Lincoln Literacy.
He is a Nebraska gem, and in the last few years has added Playwright to this long list of achievements.  Last year he debuted part of his first play which you may have heard about or seen Mix and Machinate which addresses the tribalized nature about what we’ve become, all taking place at a local public radio station.  Part of this play debuted last summer at the 2023 First Flight Festival , and the full play went on to be performed at the 2023 Omaha Fringe Festival.   
Clay is now debuting his new play, The Cleanup Lady (When AI Strikes You Need the Cleanup Lady), which is about a company that uses an AI machine to invest in other people's money, except all of the guardrails to ensure the money is being invested with honest investors has been removed. 
The Cleanup Lady will be performed at the 2024 Omaha Fringe Festival August 9-11th at the Benson Theatre,  one of the Omaha Fringe’s four venues. 
There will also be a Preview Performance in Lincoln on August 4th at Eastmont Senior Living Center and open to the public.
Join us for this enjoyable conversation with the talented Clay Farris Naff about his new play.  You won’t want to miss it!
For tickets and information, go to www.cleanuplady.com and for information about the Omaha Fringe Festival, go to omahafringe.org.
 
CONTACT INFO FOR "THE CLEANUP LADY"
Tickets & Website:  www.cleanuplady.com
 
CONTACT INFO FOR THE OMAHA FRINGE FESTIVAL:
Tickets & Website:  www.omahafringe.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omahafringefest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omahafringefestival
 
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