Platte River Bard Podcast

The Senior Showcase at Creighton Theatre is here!

The Musical Theatre Senior Showcase will be  April 28th and 29th at 7PM at the Creighton University, Lied Center for Performing Arts. We talked with the four Musical Theatre Seniors who are performing: Bratyon Matuska, Kiley Melean, Evan Peterson, Leticia Taveras.  These students have had a unique experience in college studying for theatre during the pandemic and now they are able to do a production singing and raising money in the process.  These students also raised money to have this performance recorded. 
This production is free to attend.  Donations encouraged for Alpha Psi Omega, Creighton University’s Theatre Honors Program.  
Come support these musical theatre major students for this unique and entertaining program!
CREIGHTON THEATRE
Lied Education Center for the Arts, 24th and Cass Street, Omaha
Tickets:  https://creightonfinearts.universitytickets.com/w/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreightonTheatre 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creightonthr/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CreightonTHR 
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What’s Happening for May 2023!

Join us for a listing of what's happening in Eastern Nebraska in theatre.  And we feature the Platte River Art Show being held in Ashland at the Mahoney State Park this weekend, April 28-30th.  We had the opportunity at the last minute to talk to their Event Producer and Photographer, Nia Karmann, so check out the feature that is included in this months' episode!  And, there will be another Platte River Art Show this fall!
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Twelfth Night at Benson Theatre with Moira Mangiameli and Ryan Kathman

Benson Theatre is bringing us a fresh take on a Shakespearean classic, Twelfth Night, which is an adapted play by Ryan Kathman, MFA. This production will be just one weekend on April 28th, 29th and 30th. And to make the experience of this wonderful production even more unique, Ryan Kathman adapted this play for two actors.  Ryan and Delaney Jackson will be the two versatile actors playing all of the parts in the play.  Both actors will alternate playing the principle and secondary characters in a wide range of styles and voices.
We talk with Moira Mangiameli and Ryan Kathman about how they are bringing this play to life!  And we get to hear a little bit about their theatre experience as well!  
BENSON THEATRE CONACT INFO:
Tickets and Website: https://bensontheatre.org/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BensonTheatre 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensontheatre/ 
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BensonTheatre 
6054 Maple Street, Omaha, NE 
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Renaissance Festival of Nebraska is here! We talk with Producer, Howard Coffin!

Experience the Renaissance Festival of Nebraska this season, May 6 & 7, and 13 & 14th at the Bellevue Berry Farm.  We talk with Producer Howard Coffin.  Howard gives us an entertaining "How To" of attending Ren Fair. The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska (also known as RenFest Nebraska) is not just a place where you can buy great things and great food, it has an entire infrastructure of groups of people, there to give you a great experience of fun.  We explore some of those in this podcast, and give you some great tips!
RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL OF NEBRASKA CONTACT INFO:
Website: https://renfestnebraska.com/ 
Facebook: https://facebook.com/RenFestNE 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/renfestnebraska 
The Bellevue Berry Farm is located at 48th street between Cornhusker Road and Highway 370 in Bellevue / Papillion.   The address is: 
11001 S 48th St, Papillion NE 68133.
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Trumpet Fanfare. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License. Freesound.org.
 
Cheer Crowd. This work Is licensed under the Creative Commons Noncommercial 3.0 License. Freesound.org.
 
Ren Fair Bagpipes. This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Credit to:  Alex Kingsley (@alexyquest). https://freesound.org/people/gertraut_hecher/sounds/560970/
 
Harp Appegios by gertraut_hecher.  This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0.  Credit to gertraut_hecher.  https://freesound.org/people/gertraut_hecher/sounds/560970/
 
Harp Appegios by gertraut_hecher.  This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0.  Credit to gertraut_hecher. 
https://freesound.org/people/gertraut_hecher/sounds/564024/
 
Orchestral Theme Fanfare by humanoide9000. This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Credit to Luis Humanoide. humanoide9000.
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Crowd Cheers.  Trumpet Fanfare. Medieval Dance. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License. Freesound.org.
 
Music used under Creative Commons License 2.0 and 4.0.
Freesound.
 

Opera Omaha’s 2023-24 Season Begins! With Lauren Medici and Kurt Howard

We are basking in the after-glow of The Marriage of Figaro, and the best part is there's even more opera-goodness coming in Opera Omaha's 2023-24 Season!  We spoke with Lauren Medici, Director of Engagement Programs and Kurt Howard, Producing Director at Opera Omaha.  We have the line up of everything they have in store for us, so don't miss this amazing behind-the-scenes chat with Kurt and Lauren. 
Their next event is Poetry & Music at the Benson Theatre on May 7th from 1PM to 3PM. 
And in June, Opera to Go will have outdoor concerts in in three neighborhoods: 
June 9th at Elkhorn Days
June 16th at Gifford Park Neighborhood Market
June 25th Florence Mill Farmer’s Market
And, Opera Omaha's Annual Opera Outdoors will be September 8th.  Opera Outdoors is a family-friendly outdoor concert featuring a sampling of opera's greatest hits and previews of Opera Omaha's upcoming season. 
And then in October, their 2023-24 Season begins - so be sure to listen in to the operas they will be bringing to Omaha for us to enjoy. And don't forget their free Opera in Conversation Events and After the Curtain events to discuss the season operas!
 
OPERA OMAHA CONTACT INFO:
For Tickets:  ticketomaha.com
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
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Francesco Maria Plave - La Traviata Act 1a courtesy of https://musopen.org.  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0 License.
 

Musing Miscellanea Volume 2 with Seth Fox and Laura Kelly

We talk with Seth Fox, Curator and Laura Kelly, Storyteller of Musing: A Storytelling Series at the Bluebarn Theatre on April 19th. The Storytelling Series has been a fantastic success and we always love to hear about the process of pitching an idea and creating a personal story into an interesting and meaningful piece.
This event is free, and all seats have been reserved, however, there may be some seats remaining.  Fortunately, this Storytelling Series is available on the Bluebarn's You Tube Channe, so check it out!  
BLUEBARN CONTACT INFO:
Website: http://bluebarn.org/musing/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MUSINGOmaha 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musingomaha/
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluebarntheatre 
Bluebarn Theatre: 1106 S. 10th St. (10th and Pacific) Omaha, NE
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Playwright Ellen Struve and Director Dr. Amy Lane talk Old Bat at Benson Theatre and GPTC PlayFest!S4E16

What a lovely conversation with two talented Creatives, Ellen Struve and Amy Lane, PhD.  You'll hear their incredible friendship and collaboration on Ellen's staged reading of Old Bat.  This play is co-produced by Benson Theatre and the Great Play Theatre Commons PlayFest and is a free staged reading on March 23rd and 24th at the Benson Theatre.  This staged reading has been reimagined into a different style of staged readings and it is sure to lure you in to another world and story.
Ellen's fanciful style and realistic perspectives will become centerstage in this fun play.  We talk about her process of writing plays, and how she and Amy became friends.  
It’s always an honor to talk with local Creatives who have brought so much to our Arts Community and to see Benson Theatre and Great Plains Theatre Commons collaborate for local playwrights.
For reservations go to https://gptcplays.com 
BENSON THEATRE
https://bensontheatre.org
GREAT PLAINS THEATRE COMMONS Playfest:
https://www.gptcplays.com/2022-23-playfest/ 
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Mary Feminear and Michael Adams Singing Together in Opera Omaha’s The Marriage of Figaro

The excitement is brewing!  Opera Omaha is ending this season with The Marriage of Figaro, and we had a lovely conversation with Michael Adams and Mary Feminear, who play the Count and the Countess in this beloved opera.  Mary and Michael are married in real life as well as their characters onstage, and it made for a great interview.  Our conversation was cut short because of technical problems, and we hope to talk with them again in the future.
Both of these Creatives are immensely experienced and talented and it was an honor to talk with them. 
Don't miss this famous and timeless opera, which is Directed by Dean Anthony and Conducted by Steven White.  
Performances are March 31st and April 2nd and ticket prices begin at $19. You can get your tickets to this beloved opera, The Marriage of Figaro at ticketomaha.com.   
Opera Omaha also offers their Opera in Conversation, The Art of Comedy: "Comedic Tropes at Types" which will be held at the Blackstone Theatre March 21st at 6PM.  And for a talkback after the opera, Opera in Conversation:  "After The Curtain Call" on April 4th at the Benson Theatre at 6PM.  These events are free of charge.
OPERA OMAHA CONTACT INFO:
For Tickets:  ticketomaha.com
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
Soprano Mary Feminear returns to Opera Omaha after last performing in Opera Under the Stars. This season Ms. Feminear will also perform the title role of Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah with Wichita Grand Opera and Alice Ford in Verdi’s Falstaff with Maryland Lyric Opera. Her previous performances include the Countess Almaviva with Maryland Lyric Opera, Micaëla in Bizet’s Carmen and Zerlina in Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Grand Théâtre de Genève, where she was also a member of the Troupe des Jeunes Solistes, Ginevra in a workshop of Handel’s Ariodante at the Opera Omaha One Festival, the soprano soloist in Mariana Sadovska’s The Wreck at the Opera Omaha ONE Festival, and Amore in Cavalli’s Il Giasone at the Château de Versailles. Other opera credits include the title role in Handel’s Semele at Opera Omaha and Seattle Opera, Pamina in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte with Pacific MusicWorks, Proserpine in Charpentier’s La Descente d’Orphee aux Enfers with Gotham Chamber Opera, and Polissena in Handel’s Radamisto at Juilliard.
 
Baritone Michael Adams returns to Opera Omaha after last performing in Opera Under the Stars. This season, Mr. Adams will also sing the Count in Le nozze di Figaro with Madison Opera, Castro in La fanciulla del West with the Cleveland Orchestra, Figaro in Il barbiere di Siviglia with Opera Idaho, and Eugene Onegin with Vallejo Festival Orchestra. Last season, he made two company and role debuts: Sharpless in Madama Butterfly with Dallas Opera and Count in Le nozze di Figaro with Austin Opera. He also returned to the Deutsche Oper Berlin as the Count and Herald in Der Schatzgräber and Utah Opera for Figaro in Il barbiere di Siviglia. Other recent performances include Les pêcheurs de perles with Gran Teatre del Liceu; Eugene Onegin, Così fan tutte, and L’elisir d’amore with Seattle Opera; La bohème, Alcina, and Don Giovanni with Grand Théâtre de Genève; Die Zauberflöte, Silent Night, Alcina and The Little Prince with Washington National Opera; Manon with Des Moines Metro Opera, Pagliacci, Il barbiere di Siviglia, and La bohème with Utah Opera; and Show Boat at Glimmerglass Festival.
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Le Nozze di Figaro - No. 11 Cavatina 'Porgi, Amor'
Overture to The marriage of Figaro, K. 492
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What’s Happening? Lucky in Theatre - March 2023

We are back with all of the March theatre events and news that we could find in the area to share with you.   We also have some special music from Blixt, from their production "Puddin' and the Grumble" so please join us to find out all of the projects talented Creatives are bringing to our area!
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Mackenzie Zielke, Director of ”Into the Woods” at Chanticleer Community Theater!

We talk with Mackenzie Zielke, Director of Into the Woods which opens March 10th at the Chanticleer Community Theater at the Pottawattamie Arts and Cultural Entertainment Center.  Mackenzie talks with us about her extensive musical and teaching background, her commitment to inclusive casting, and her experience with this specific show which has guided her to Direct this legendary musical that includes a large cast and a live orchestra.
You won't want to miss our interview or this latest production!  Into the Woods opens March 10th and runs until March 19th!  For tickets and information go to https://paceartsiowa.org. 
CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER AT the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center at PACE:
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
PACE (Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment):  https://www.paceartsiowa.org 
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Emily A. Rollie, Ph.D. & Director talks UNO Theatre’s Men On Boats!

Emily A. Rollie Ph.D., Director of Men on Boats at UNO Theatre talks about this history reimagined production made up of non-binary and female cast members!  In addition, we learned about her other role as an Intimacy Choreographer, which is timely and a newer concept to the theatre stage.  Dr. Rollie also serves as an Educator and Faculty Member of the Washington Central State University theatre department, as well as an Associate Faculty Member for Theatrical Intimacy Education.  She has written numerous articles, has served as an Artistic Director at the Independent Actors Theatre, and has a Master's Degree in Theatre at Central Washington University and her Ph.D. at the University of Missouri-Columbia.  
Dr. Rollie has many more credits and talents to her name and can be found on her website:  https://www.emilyrollie.com/.  And suffice to say, she has brought her vast talents to this production at UNO Theatre.  In addition, it's perfect timing, since March is Women's History Month to bring such a talented female to our state who has been a resource and advocate for women in theatre, and a gender and sexuality educator.  She was the Assistant Director of Troubling Violence Performance Project (TVPP) a group dedicated to opening lines of communication about issues of relationship violence through the performance of personal narratives.  
There's so much to unpack here:  Men On Boats is a history reimagined play about the 1869 exploration of what is known today as the Grand Canyon, as well as learning about Intimacy Choreography from such a talented Creative.  Join us for a great conversation with Emily A. Rollie, Ph.D.!
Men On Boats by Jacklyn Backhaus opens February 23rd through March 5th.
Performances are February 23-25th, and March 2-4 at 7:30PM; and Feb 26 and March 5th at 2PM.
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UNO CONTACT INFORMATION: 
Website:  UNO Theatre Website
Facebook: UNOTheatre on Facebook
Instagram: UNO Theatre on Instagram
Twitter: UNO Theatre on Twitter
For tickets at the door: 6505 University Dr S, Omaha, NE 68182
Walk up to the Box Office
Visit the Theatre Box Office, located on the first floor at the south lobby of the Weber Fine Arts Building.
The box office opens at 6:30 p.m. on performance nights.
To Call for Tickets: Box Office: 402.554.PLAY (7529)
 
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What’s Happening? Loving Theatre in February 2023

After a little bit of a needed rest, we are back with all of the theatre events and news we could find in the area to share with you.   Please join us!
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Predicting a Revolution and a World Premiere at the Angels Theatre Company

Angels Theatre Company in Lincoln, NE is bringing us a World Premiere of the play written by Jennifer Blackmer, based on the story of scientist Dr. Meg Crane.  Dr. Crane invented the home pregnancy test and revolutionized healthcare for women for decades to come.  In addition, on January 5th, 2023 there will be a community discussion at First Plymouth Congregational Church that is a free event, hosted by Patti Pansing Brooks, with Dr. Crane and Jennifer Blackmer to discuss stigmas surrounding the invention, as well as topical conversations about a persons ability to have bodily autonomy.  Don't miss this really important topic in women's rights, and one woman's journey in helping others take control of their lives.  We talk with Executive Artistic Director, Timothy Scholl, about this production, Predictor, and it's world premiere on February 10th as well as the free community discussion on January 5th.  
 
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.liedcenter.org/event/predictor-world-premiere or call the box office at 402-472-4747.
 
ANGELS THEATRE COMPANY:
Website:  https://angelscompany.org/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelstheatrecompany/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelstheatreco_lincoln/ 
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/angelstheatreco
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Jennifer Blackmer: https://www.jenniferblackmer.com/ 
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Holiday Lites! - A Collaboration between Benson Theatre and Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company!

Holiday Lites is a collaboration between Benson Theatre and Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company.  If you haven't heard what it's about, our discussion with Jason Levering, Benson Theatre's Programming Director, and Murphy Wulfgang, Executive Director of Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Co., will give you a few exciting glimpses of this unique, inclusive, and festive show!  This is a locally written and devised holiday show that you won't want to miss.  It promises to make you feel connected, and explores the different ways we celebrate - and have celebrated - the holidays!
 
Get tickets here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36337/production/1141961
12/9 – 12/11, and 12/15 – 12/18, 7:30pm showings with 2pm matinees on Sundays.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
 
BENSON THEATRE CONACT INFO:
Website and Tickets: https://bensontheatre.org/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BensonTheatre 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensontheatre/ 
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BensonTheatre 
6054 Maple Street, Omaha, NE 
 
BRIGIT ST. BRIGIT THEATRE COMPANY CONTACT INFO: 
Website: https://www.bsbtheatre.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BSBTheatre
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsbtheatre/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bsbtheatre
 
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What’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!
Go to:  https://ci.ovationtix.com/35635/production/1125075?promo=PODCAST
Use Promo Code:  PODCAST
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Join Chanticleer Community Theater’s ”The Cemetery Club” at PACE!

Experience sisterhood, friendship, joy, and hilarity with Chanticleer Theater's production of "The Cemetery Club" which opens at the Hoff Family and Arts Culture Center at PACE December 2nd.  We talked with a some of the talented cast:  Phyllis Cremonini, Connie Lee, and Heather Wilhelm as well as their Stage Manager Riley Pope, and Director Joey Hartshorn about this endearing play.  This production by Chanticleer offers wonderful roles and opportunities, and in the process we get to experience their enduring friendships, laughter and sisterhood.
You won't want to miss this endearing play, so find out more about it on our podcast! The Cemetery Club runs December 2-4, and 9-11th.  To get tickets go to paceartsiowa.org
 
CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER AT the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center at PACE:
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
PACE (Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment):  https://www.paceartsiowa.org 
 
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Circle Theatre opens their 39th Season - Stronger Than Strong!

We always look forward to talking with Fran Sillau, the talented and accomplished Executive Artistic Director of Circle Theatre.  This is Circle's 39th Season, and their first show of their season, "Stronger Than Strong!  Great American Tall Tale Heroines", will be held NOVEMBER 19th at 7PM and NOVEMBER 20th at 2PM at the Jewish Community Center.  This play is written by local playwright, Brian Guehring.  To add even more fun to the evening, there will be an opening act of actors from the Munroe Meyer Institute, who will tell us about the early life of Paul Bunyan.
And hear a little about their second production "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" which will be performed March 9th, 11th, and 12th with Audition dates happening yet this month on November 28th and 29th! 
Circle Theatre believes theatre is for everyone, and these hard-working Creatives are making that mission a reality. You’ll find out about this production - and more - here on the Platte River Bard.
 
CIRCLE THEATRE CONTACT INFORMATION:
For TICKETS and more information: https://circletheatreomaha.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/circletheatreomaha 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/circle.theatreomaha 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/circleomaha 
AUDITIONS: To reserve a space to Audition for "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" on November 28 and 29th:  Email Francis "" Sillau at Gmail "" com.  For more information see their website: https://circletheatreomaha.org.   Auditions will be held at the Hanscom Park United Methodist Church.
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”Into The Woods” opens at UNO Theatre!

We talked with Ron Zank, Ph.D., Director and Associate Professor of UNO Theatre, and Chloe Beltrand, the Actor who plays Little Red Riding Hood in their upcoming production, Into The Woods.  Production dates are NOVEMBER 17, 19-20, & DECEMBER 1-4, 2022.  We had an enjoyable conversation about this popular and fun musical written by James Lapine with music and lyrics by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. This is going to be a fun production and an opportunity to hear Sondheim's score by live musicians!  Hear how UNO is making this musical come alive, you won't want to miss it!
UNO CONTACT INFORMATION: 
Website:  UNO Theatre Website
Facebook: UNOTheatre on Facebook
Instagram: UNO Theatre on Instagram
Twitter: UNO Theatre on Twitter
For tickets at the door: 6505 University Dr S, Omaha, NE 68182
Walk up to the Box Office
Visit the Theatre Box Office, located on the first floor at the south lobby of the Weber Fine Arts Building.
The box office opens at 6:30 p.m. on performance nights.
To Call for Tickets: Box Office: 402.554.PLAY (7529)
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OmniArts Nebraska’s 2022-23 Season with Dustin Witte and Jillian Carter

Jillian Carter returns to Directing and Playwriting at OmniArts Nebraska in their new 2022-2023 season.  We talk with Jillian and Dustin Witte, co-founder of OmniArts Nebraska, and Managing Artistic Director about their upcoming shows and events!  The next show is Hunter Gatherers that opens November 2nd.  The next shows are Marjorie Prime and Happy Birthday Lily!.  Plus OmniArts Nebraska has two more events this year, Yuletide Fright Fest and YAAS Ghosts!.
In talking with Dustin and Jillian, we discussed the gamut of things such as human primal nature, nudity on stage, and artificial intelligence.  But it all totally makes sense to their season!
OmniArts Nebraska's season is focused on nature and technology, and they have some fascinating shows planned, so find out all about it here at the Platte River Bard!
 
OmniArts Nebraska Contact List: 
Website and Tickets: https://www.omniartsnebraska.org/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OmniArts 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmniArtsNE 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omniartsne/ 
 
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Playwright Edie Goodwin and Director Lori Lynn Ahrends present ”Love Is ?” at Chanticleer Community Theater

Chanticleer Community Theater at the Hoff Center at PACE present a staged reading of "Love Is ?" by Playwright Edie Goodwin.   Chanticleer is committing to helping local playwrights present their work and receive feedback and this is the first in their new series!
We talk to Mrs. Goodwin and the Director of this reading, Lori Lynn Ahrends.  Register now to attend on October 28 - the "Hoff Fourth Fridays" at PACE!  There is a lot going on - costume contests, pumpkin carving and more.  But at 8PM you'll get to experience this free and heartwarming play!
 
CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER AT PACE:
To register: https://111615.blackbaudhosting.com/111615/PACE-Special-Event---Staged-Reading-of-a-Play-by-Edie-Goodwin 
Website:  https://paceartsiowa.org
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chanticleertheater 
Chanticleer Community Theatre / Pace Arts Iowa 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA
PACE (Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment):  https://www.paceartsiowa.org 
 
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