Platte River Bard Podcast

The 2022-2023 Season of Opera Omaha with Lauren Medici and Andrea Joy Pearson!

Getting it right is always important to us, and in this particular instance we took a bit more time to make sure we brought you the right podcast with all the right things.  Finally, we were able to meet Lauren Medici, Director of Engagement Programs, live and in-person after doing two years of podcasts remotely. And we had the pleasure of meeting Andrea Joy Pearson, Director of Belonging and Inclusion.  Together, we had a deep dive into their 2022-2023 Season and their new Opera, "The Life and Times of Malcolm X."  Opera Omaha is bringing this new work to the birthplace of Malcolm X:  here in Omaha.  And as always, they are working diligently to make sure that Opera is available to everyone. 
Join us for this deep dive and lovely conversation with Lauren and Andrea.  You won't want to miss it!
 
2022-2023 Season Shows: 
The Life and Times of Malcolm X
Suor Angelica
The Marriage of Figaro
 
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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Weirdos Welcome! Becky Boesen and Petra Wahlqvist Announce the Blixt Storefront Theater’s New Season Line-up!

We open Season 4 with two incredible female entrepreneurs, Becky Boesen and Petra Wahlqvist have built the Blixt Storefront Theater!  Blixt brings the performing arts to not just the Lincoln area, but all across the state.  Petra and Becky are innovative and making their dream a reality by bringing the performing arts to kids and adults alike.  Don't miss this fun conversation about everything Blitx - plus we talk with them about their new season in their new space at 2626 N 48th Street in Lincoln!
 
BLIXT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Website & Tickets:  https://blixt.info/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blixtartists 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlixtArtists 
 
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Prepare to make some magic with the Cast and Director of Aladdin Jr at Chanticleer!

It's always great to talk to young actors - and their Director!  Join us for this lively interview of Aladdin Jr. with the main cast:  June Gentry, Korbin Horton and Gabe Russell, along with their Director, Denise Putman.  Denise is the President of the Chanticleer Advisory Committee and also serves on the PACE Board (Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment).  Aladdin Jr. opens September 15th and runs through the 25th.  There are costumes, magic, smoke machines, and a family friendly show that adults and young ones will appreciate.
This show has a large cast of 45 young people, so there will be lots of singing, dancing and high energy in this fun production! Break all the legs kids! 
 
CHANTICLEER CONTACT INFO: 
Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/theater/chanticleer-community-theater
For Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35635/production/1125073 
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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The Angels Theatre Company Premiers ”Dove” Written by Local Playwright Brigid Amos

Join us for a fun and interesting conversation about how this new play came together! Local playwright, Brigid Amos premieres her new play, Dove, with the Angels Theatre Company.  We also talk with Director of Dove, Jamie Bullins, who is also the Associate Professor of Theatre for the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, and we talk with Timothy Scholl, the Executive Artistic Director of the Angels Theatre Company.  Angels Theatre Company cultivates local playwrighters and Brigid Amos has been working on this play in conjunction with ASOTO (A Stage Of Their Own) as well as her collaboration with Angels and Jamie Bullins to bring Dove to us! 
Dove is a heartfelt story that beautifully deals with the process of grief.   In addition, Angels will host a "talk back" and resources with their community partner, Mourning Hope, a local non-profit in Lincoln.
The cast of the play consists of Brenna Thompson as Effie, Eric Moyer as Grant, and Hannah Tewes as Dove. 
Dove opens September 14th at the Johnny Carson Theatre at the Lied Center for Performing Arts and runs September 14, 15, 16, & 18th.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.liedcenter.org/event/dove or call the box office at 402-472-4747.
Find out more about Brigid Amos' work on her website:  http://www.brigidamos.com/   Brigid has written many full length plays such as Losing the Ring in the River, Listen, and Heart of Gold, as well as many One Act Plays.
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 
You Tube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXh2ka43c4WQp_5AdAyRIYg 
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The Omaha Mobile Stage brings back the Youth Talent Auditions with Jessica Scheuerman and Keiria Marsha

We have been wanting to talk to the Omaha Mobile Stage for quite some time and are really happy to bring this episode to you.  The Omaha Mobile Stage revives the Good Fellows Show Wagon and their Youth Auditions and Youth Shows - plus much more!  We speak with Founder and Executive Director Jessica Scheuerman with Partners for Liveable Omaha, and local talent and Event Manager for the September 18th Event, Keiria Marsha.  There will be three events in September for the Youth Auditions in three different locations. Find out all about how the Omaha Mobile Stage came about, how you can get involved, plus hear about Keiria's journey in singing and songwriting.  This episode is proof that projects like the Omaha Mobile Stage bring Creatives together!  Both of these talented women are making a difference for Creatives in Nebraska.  
PARTNERS FOR LIVEABLE OMAHA: https://partnersforlivableomaha.org/ 
OMAHA MOBILE STAGE:  https://omahamobilestage.org/ 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/omahamobilestage
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/omahamobilestage/?hl=en 
To Register for Youth Auditions:https://omahamobilestage.org/talent/ 
KEIRIA MARSHA: 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/keiriamarsha.1 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keiriamarsha/ 
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/KeiriaMarsha 
Apple Music:  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/keiria-marsha/1058453620 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/keiria-marsha 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WRAt2SxMOKavBxV3AIxVJ?si=FV4-HFqETpm-8_tRgDUtaQ 
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Americans for the Arts Launches AEP6 with Troy Gagner and Dr. Genna Styles-Lyas!

We talk with Troy Gagner, Executive Director of the Lincoln Arts Council, and Dr. Genna-Styles-Lyas, Director of AEP6 Community Engagement & Equity with the Americans for the Arts (AFTA).  They are launching the Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) Survey.  This survey will be held all around the nation with 387 participating communities - and Lincoln is one of them!  Find out all about it here and if you go to a Lincoln venue and see someone talking with others with a clipboard, they just might be doing the AEP6!  
Of particular interest to this survey is broadening the focus on communities of color and identify organizations that has a CEO who identifies as BIPOC/ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, Native American), so that they are engaging BIPOC/ALAANA organizations, managing local research, creating training opportunities, and evaluating progress.
Find out all the details here and congratulations to the Lincoln Arts Council for being one of the organizations to conduct this survey in Nebraska!
 
LINCOLN ARTS COUNCIL:
Website: https://artscene.org/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LincolnArtsCouncil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lincolnartscouncil/ 
 
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS (AFTA):
AEP Information:  https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-program/reports-and-data/research-studies-publications/arts-economic-prosperity-6 
AFTA Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/americans4arts
AFTA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americans4arts/ 
 
 
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Creative Spotlight: Dylan Rohde founder of The Backline and Omaha Comedy Fest s03ep56

Part 2 of our discussion with Dylan Rohde, founder and owner of The Backline and also the founder of Omaha Comedy Fest, which is being held this weekend. We talk to Dylan about some of the highlights of his career (so far!), training in LA at the Upright Citizens Brigade and iO West. And we discuss what The Backline has to offer by way of shows and classes. Plus, we also discuss his animated series, Troglo-bytes that he has been developing. Dylan is one of the amazing Creatives in our town, so tune in for another fun interview!
THE BACKLINE CONTACT INFO:
Website: https://www.backlinecomedy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backlinecomedy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backlinecomedy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_backline?lang=en
TROGLO-BYTES: https://www.youtube.com/.../UC6J5MH0dosqsTzwAktX.../featured
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Jamie Ulmer talks about the Community Players Season Line-up and HBO!

Jamie Ulmer, Managing Artistic Director of the Community Players in Beatrice, Nebraska is always such a pleasure to talk with!  They have a fun season lined up for us.  If you've never been to Community Players, you will want to make a plan to do so because you will always find quality productions, welcoming doors and really well-done theatre!  Hear Jamie talk about not just their shows for this 2022-23 Season, but also about how theatre has helped the community come together and heal through a devised piece and a partnership with HBO's show, Mind Over Murder.  This DocuSeries discusses how six people in Beatrice admitted to a terrible crime, when they were innocent and later exonerated.
Jamie Ulmer will also celebrate his 25th Season with Community Players, and we talk about the fun show their Board of Directors have put together for him.  So don't miss it, there's so much happening in Beatrice at Community Players!
COMMUNITY PLAYERS CONTACT INFO: 
Community Players are located at 412 Ella Street, Beatrice, NE, 68310
Phone: (402) 228-1801
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityPlayersInc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommPlayers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcplayers/
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BeatriceCP 
Website: https://www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/ 
Email:  info@beatricecommunityplayers.com
Places Please Podcast: https://www.audible.com/pd/Places-Please-Podcast/B08K574977 or anywhere you find your podcasts!
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Ghost 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 is a fun guest and his enthusiasm for theatre is contagious!  You won't be disappointed when you visit Beatrice for a show.  Their productions are always done brilliantly, and totally worth the drive.  So check out the Ghost Walk and don't miss Murderers! 
 
Beatrice Community Players are located at 412 Ella Street, Beatrice, NE, 68310
Phone: (402) 228-1801
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityPlayersInc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommPlayers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcplayers/
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BeatriceCP 
Website: https://www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/ 
Email:  info@beatricecommunityplayers.com
Podcast, Places Please:  https://www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/holdplease-cp
Subscribe to their other Podcast "Places Please."
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Dylan Rohde talks about The Omaha Comedy Fest!

Dylan Rohde, "ba-dah-ba-dah"!  This is Part 1 of a two-part interview with Dylan Rohde, founder and owner of The Backline, and also founder of the Omaha Comedy Fest!  In Part 1 we give you a fun conversation about what the Omaha Comedy Fest is this year in 2022.  They will be featuring comedians, such as Amber Ruffin and #IMomSoHard, as well as many other comedians, both local and from around the country!  The Festival also has Workshops available to attend.  If you have ever thought about how learning Improv could help you, this podcast will make you think even more about how beneficial it could be to your public speaking - or if you just want to have some fun!
 
Part 2 will be out in this weekend, and will feature a conversation with Dylan about his background, a little more detail about The Backline, projects he is working on. 
 
Don't miss the Omaha Comedy Festival which begins Thursday, September 1st and consists of many Workshops and Shows!  Go to https://omahacomedyfest.com for details and tickets!
OMAHA COMEDY FEST
Website: https://www.omahacomedyfest.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omahacomedyfest
 
THE BACKLINE:
Website: https://www.backlinecomedy.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backlinecomedy 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backlinecomedy/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_backline?lang=en 
 
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The Spongebob Musical is at The Rose Theater!

Are you ready kids?  And grown-ups too?  Because this show is for all of you!  We talk with Matt Gutschick, Artistic Director at The Rose Theater in Omaha!  The Rose is producing The Spongebob Musical and it's full of zany costumes and a contemporary rock music score composed by some of the industries biggest names, including John Legend and David Bowie.  Matt talks about this incredible Cast of Creatives for this fun show, which includes:
Roni Shelley Perez (SpongeBob)
Candace Gould (Sandy) 
Joshua Orsi (Patrick)
Trey Mendlik (Squidward) 
Jaden “Jay Nedaj” Hollinger (Plankton)
Anna Jordan (Karen/Ensemble)
Angel Hernandez (Mayor/Ensemble)
 Karl Houser (Krabs/Ensemble)
Hannah Rember (Mrs. Puff/Perch Perkins/Ensemble
The Show opens August 26th and runs until September 18th!  It is Directed by Carrie Smith Lewis with Musical Director Jerry Brabec.
THE ROSE THEATER CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: www.rosetheater.org 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/the_rose_theater
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/therosetheater/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RoseTheaterCo  @RoseTheaterCo
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7oWcQQVIuQHWASiMucxsEw 
The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 402.345.4849 
 
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Meet the founders of TAGG (Together a Greater Good)!

We LOVE TAGG.  We have been TAGGing for years!  So if you haven't heard of this wonderful organization that helps both businesses and non-profits in the area, you will definitely want to listen to this podcast.  And even if you do know about TAGG, and are a "TAGGer", you will want to listen and appreciate this business even more!  Meet Leslie Fischer and Holly Baker, the co-founders of TAGG.  They will tell us everything we need to know about the new changes to the process of uploading TAGG receipts to help our favorite designated organizations.  We are so appreciative of this non-profit here to help the Creatives in our state!
 
TAGG CONTACT INFORMATION:
Website: https://tagg.today/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togetheragreatergood/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togetheragreatergood/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoinTAGG 
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American Son at the Benson Theatre - Directed by Kathy Tyree

The 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 the Benson Theatre's Executive Assistant, Moira Mangiameli.  Moira tells us about the new Benson Theatre and it's creation, orchestrated by Executive and Founding Director, Amy Ryan. 
American Son made its world premiere at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA in June 2016. The play won the 2016 Laurents/Hatcher Award for Best New Play by an Emerging Playwright.  It then premiered on Broadway in 2018, and ran until 2019.   It was later adapted as a Netflix original movie which was nominated for an Emmy in 2020.  You may have heard us speak about Kenny Leon on our podcast before when talking about August Wilson's plays, and it’s important to note that  Kenny Leon directed both the Broadway play and the Film. 
Join us for a timely, heavy, yet fun interview about this play and meet the makers of this play at the new Benson Theatre!
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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 
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The 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, mind, collect
Hello There Production Company presents Become Paradise
Beth McLaughlin presents Here To See The World
Big Canvas presents A Night of Improv
Hailey Neumann presents A Boy Named Hailey
Jason Levering presents Live, Laugh, Lush
Jungle Productions 2 presents Jungle
Next Stage presents Meaningless
Get Real Entertainment presents I Am a Black Woman
Steven Nicholas presents ExperiMENTAL
 
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Website and to get Tickets: https://omahafringe.square.site/
To Donate and 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
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Brownville 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 Brownville as well.  It's a great time to take a drive down to Brownville and experience it for yourself!
BROWNVILLE VILLAGE THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
Website: http://www.brownvillevillagetheatre.com/home.html 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BVT1967/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bvt1967 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownvillevillagetheatre/ 
Brownville Village Theatre, 222 Water Street, Brownville, NE
402.825.4121
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Welcome 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/   
To Donate: https://www.omahaplayhouse.com/
Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132
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Morrie Enders is ”Stepping into Season 77” at the Lincoln Community Playhouse S0348

Morrie 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/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LNKPlayhouse
You Tube Season 77 Video and LCP Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1kF4eyakUU&t=1s 
2500 S 56th Street, Lincoln NE
PH: 402-489-7529
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Great Plains Theatre Commons New Play Conference with Kevin Lawler

It'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 and where each Playwright is from, so you won't want to miss this podcast and this Conference!  The Conference is free, but they ask that your RSVP on the website:  https://www.gptcplays.com/ but find out more here!
And also - don't miss In The Upper Room June 1st through the 3rd at 7:30PM at the Lied Education Center for the Arts at Creighton University.  This is a production written by local Playwright Beaufield Berry, and is being done in partnership with Great Plains Theatre Commons and Creighton University and the Union for Contemporary Arts! 
GREAT PLAINS THEATRE COMMONS CONTACT INFO:
Website:  https://www.gptcplays.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GreatPlainsTheatreConference/photos/?ref=page_internal
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/gptcnebraska 
Office:  2707 North 48th Street, Omaha, NE 68104
Ph: 402-370-8259
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Plays: 
No Nothing by T. Adamson
Stains by Sarah Cho
Neighbor Jane by Tina Esper
In The Canyon by Daniel Hurewitz
Body + Blood by Shannon TL Kearns
The Yellow Wallpaper 2.0 - 2020 by Jennifer Maisel
Culture Shock by Gloria Majule
Deadass by Nia Akilah Robinson
oh to be pure again by Kira Rockwell
Diaspora! by Phedra Michelle Scott
Greater Illinois by Steven Strafford
Rx Machina by Caity-Shea Violette
Acetone Wishes and Plexiglass Dreams by Stephanie Kyung Sun Walters
Coco Queens by LaDarrion Williams
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What 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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**This performance is dedicated to Cheri Hultman Sanwick, who worked for many years for the Isben Costume Gallery, and with Chanticleer, including the 39 Steps.**
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CHANTICLEER CONTACT INFORMATION: 
Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/theater/chanticleer-community-theater
For Tickets:  https://ci.ovationtix.com/35635/production/1067687 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chanticleertheater 
Chanticleer Community Theatre / Pace Arts Iowa 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA
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The 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 Players!
 
FLORENCE COMMUNITY THEATER CONTACT INFO:
Website: https://www.florentineplayers.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlorentinePlayers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florencecommunitytheater/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlorenceTheater
The Florence Theater, 2864 State Street, Florence, Omaha, NE
#florencetheater #florentineplayer
 
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