Platte River Bard Podcast
Season 1
Episodes
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Today 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/shows/a-kids-play-about-racism/. The Rose's site also includes educational information and resources.
Theatres of Young Audiences USA is the national organization representing the field of theatre for children and family audiences.
The play, adapted and directed by Khalia Davis, is based on the book written by Jelani Memory. Jelani wrote the book initially for his own children.
To watch and get resources about "A Kids Play About Racism" go to: https://www.rosetheater.org/shows/a-kids-play-about-racism/
In addition to our conversation, we discuss with Matt about the upcoming season of The Rose, which includes three world premieres and the ability for live performances and also streaming options!
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
info@rosetheater.org
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© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Today our guest is Jillian Carter, who is a Lincoln area Playwright, Actor, Director, Producer, and Board Member of Angels Theatre Company and also the Lincoln Theatre Alliance. She is also the Managing Editor of Appearing Locally, a review blog of performances from theatres in the Lincoln Theatre Alliance, and she is a happy Mom of four.
Angels Theatre Co. has been creating engaging theatre that promotes personal growth, social and community awareness since 1992.
Properly named, the First Flight Festival opens this Thursday, July 16-19th in Lincoln and will take place in a safe, socially distant venue at the Lied Center for Performing Arts Johnny Carson Theatre. This is their sixth annual playwrighting festival, and is one of the first theatre venues to open to the public.
Tickets are available NOW at https://tickets.liedcenter.org/events/2214
Website: http://www.angelscompany.org/
Give to Lincoln for Angels Theatre: https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/angels-theatre-company
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelstheatrecompany/?ref=page_internal
Appearing Locally blog: http://appearinglocally.com
#firstflightfestival #AngelsTheatreCo #appearinglocally
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Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
Join us as we talk with Tamar Neumann, Executive Director of the Omaha Fringe Festival on World Fringe Day!
Website: 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
World Fringe Day!
#WorldFringeDay
Website: http://www.worldfringe.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldfringeday
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldfringeday/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldFringeDay
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Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Saturday May 30, 2020
Saturday May 30, 2020
We talk with Nurse Practitioner of Joyful Heart House Calls, and Founder of Nebraska Hands and Feet Facebook Group. Jenni lives in Plattsmouth, Nebraska and has been a true "helper" during the these times of crisis. Her Facebook group exploded overnight, and people who sew, or those who decided they would learn to sew, came together and have been making masks for those in need and our most vulnerable. Join us for a touching and heartfelt conversation with Jenni, who is truly a remarkable human being.
Nebraska Hands and Feet Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/masks4medics
Joyful Heart House Calls: https://www.joyfulhearthousecalls.com/
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Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Today our guest is Jillian Carter, who is a Lincoln area Playwright, Actor, Director, Producer, and Board Member of Angels Theatre Company and also the Lincoln Theatre Alliance. She is also the Managing Editor of Appearing Locally, a review blog of performances from theatres in the Lincoln Theatre Alliance, and she is a happy Mom of four.
Angels Theatre Co. has been creating engaging theatre that promotes personal growth, social and community awareness since 1992.
Website: http://www.angelscompany.org/
Give to Lincoln for Angels Theatre: https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/angels-theatre-company
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelstheatrecompany/?ref=page_internal
Appearing Locally blog: http://appearinglocally.com
#GivetoLincoln #AngelsTheatreCo #appearinglocally
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Email: platteriverbard@gmail.com
Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
In our episode today, we talk with Barbara Bartle of the Lincoln Community Foundation. A Foundation which raises money for nonprofits, including arts organizations, in Lancaster County. Many theatres in the Lincoln Theatre Alliance are registered to receive money from this annual fundraiser.
Give to Lincoln Donations are matched now through May 28th. To donate, go to givetolincoln.com to help specific nonprofits and arts organizations in Lancaster County.
Website: www.lcf.org
Give to Lincoln: www.givetolincoln.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LincolnCommunityFoundation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/linc_comm_fdn
#GiveToLincoln
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Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Sunday May 17, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
Just because things in theater are on hold, doesn't stop The Rose! Find out all of the exciting classes for children of all ages now and this summer. We talk with Brian Guehring and Stephanie Jacobson from The Rose Theater in Omaha. So if your child was looking forward to theater classes this summer, they still have options to learn and practice the art of theater. Learn about it here!
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/
Sign up for classes here: https://www.rosetheater.org/education/classes-and-camps/?fbclid=IwAR0g96sQg7d5qxBIiLMLWuaFflrUO7DfN54lmFVY-Ug0cAKYJHPcbV-3SvQ
The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 402.345.4849
info@rosetheater.org
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Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
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 delightful Director of Engagement Programs, Lauren Medici, and learn about all of the things Opera Omaha is continuing to offer in these unusual times. There are still plenty of ways to learn and enjoy Opera! Lauren will explain how!
HCOF Creativity Prompts: https://operaomaha.org/blog
Virtual Prelude Talks: https://www.facebook.com/operaomaha/ or the Met stream: https://www.metopera.org/user-in…/nightly-met-opera-streams/
Virtual Opera in Conversations: https://www.facebook.com/operaomaha/videos/1116766968697697/
Poetry and Music Project, Facebook Live event May 17th at 11:30AM: https://www.facebook.com/events/257745482277177/
The Holland Community Fellowship: https://operaomaha.org/community/engagement-programs/poetry-music-project
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
#VirtualOperaOmaha #meetopera #DontRushChallenge #operaomaha #virtualopera#artistsunderquarantine
Opera Omaha, 1850 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 402.346.7372
Info: opera@operaomaha.org
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Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Hear what's happening at the Omaha Community Playhouse!
Don't miss Eminent Domain by Laura Leininger-Campbell and Recommended Reading for Girls by Ellen Struve, written by two Nebraska Playwrights. Stream them now:
http://www.omahaplayhouse.com/education-and-programming/view/athome/
Lied Center for Performing Arts: www.liedcenter.org/live
Nebraskans for the Arts Survey: https://unomaha.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2l7yaIcsOx8AGLr?fbclid=IwAR3c5RS1S-pQ-1Q4pgYp72g4oFJa3ovr76dh3BTl7CEAIsWzEDypsPOiRco
Shelterbelt Theatre Showwagon https://www.shelterbelt.org
The Globe Theatre on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwN-jwNNNQN-8sfKG-qg8uA
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Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
What's happening this week in the Arts this week? Hear about it here!
Omaha Community Playhouse: bit.ly/OCPatHome. April 17th Eminent Domain and April 24th Recommended Reading for Girls
Kansas City Repertory Theatre: https://bit.ly/39tAued. April 1-15th: Frankenstein: A Ghost Story and Legacy Land
Omaha Opera: www.operaomaha.org
Omaha Symphony: www.omahasymphony.org
#symphonyanywhere
The Rose Theatre: www.rosetheatre.org
'Lil Rosies Musical Theatre: https://zoom.us/j/6090044796 (every Tuesday)
Omaha Performing Arts: https://www.facebook.com/OmahaPerformingArtsOrg/ Live on the Screen Concert
Broadway Cares: www.broadwaycares.org April 17th
Omaha Fringe 24 Hour Playwriting Contest April 16-17: http://www.omahafringe.com
National Theatre At Home: https://www.youtube.com/user/ntdiscovertheatre Thursdays
The Show Must Go On! (Andrew Lloyd Weber Series) Friday's for 48 hours https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag
Overall Buddies on Facebook 9AM Weekdays: https://www.facebook.com/overallbuddies/
Self Expressions Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfexpressionsgallery/
Ben Webb on Facebook, Story Time with Big Ben: https://www.facebook.com/ben.webb.7731
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#operaomaha #symphonyanywhere #ocperformingarts
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Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
News this week!
Bellevue Little Theatre is having taped Virtual Auditions for their world premiere of "Temporary Insanity". Find information here: http://bellevuelittletheatre.weebly.com/auditions.html
Please keep your eyes on the website for updates as the situations develops. While BLT has every intention of helping make this production happen, there is a possibility this may be further postponed or cancelled, depending on the overall climate.
Omaha Fringe 24 Hour Playwriting Contest April 16-17: http://www.omahafringe.com
Nebraskans for the Arts: www.nebraskansforthearts.org
For newsletter and Action Alerts: info@nebraskansforthearts.org
COVID 19 Resource page: https://www.nebraskansforthearts.org/covid-19-resources-for-the-arts.html
Theatre Arts Guild (TAG) and Amplify Arts Applications are open!
National Theatre At Home: https://www.youtube.com/user/ntdiscovertheatre
The Show Must Go On! (Andrew Lloyd Weber Series): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag
Overall Buddies on Facebook 9AM Weekdays: https://www.facebook.com/overallbuddies/
Jimmy Weber Country on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overallbuddies/
Self Expressions Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfexpressionsgallery/
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#nebraskansforthearts #omahafringefestival #bellevuelittletheatre #overallbuddies #selfexpressionsgallery #jimmywebercountry #theatreartsguild #amplifyarts #jimmywebermusic
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Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Find out what is going on in the Arts this week!
Shelterbelt Show Wagon: https://www.shelterbelt.org/shelterbelt-show-wagon
Circle Theatre: http://www.circletheatreomaha.org
Nebraska Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov
Nebraskans for the Arts: https://www.nebraskansforthearts.org
Capitol City Theatre Company: Capitol City Theatre Company in Lincoln
live feed: Starkweather Live Feed
Overall Buddies on Facebook at 9AM every weekday morning: Overall Buddies on Facebook
Website: https://overallbuddies.com
Self Expressions Art Gallery in Nebraska City on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfexpressionsgallery/
Theatre Arts Guild Omaha (TAG) and Amplify Arts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAGOmaha/
Please stay safe and we will talk with you soon!
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
We are so honored to talk with Suzanne Wise, Executive Director at the Nebraska Arts Council. She has so many notable accomplishments, and her tireless work have enabled so many Nebraska artists to show their talent and projects. Join us as we discuss the grant process, the mission of the Nebraska Arts Council, and have a down-to-earth conversation about the survival and thriving of Arts in Nebraska and in our schools.
Nebraska Arts Council website: https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/
Phone: (402) 595-2122
Email: nac.info@nebraska.gov
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Nebraskans for the Arts: https://www.nebraskansforthearts.org/
License Plate Bill LB942: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=41234
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Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
We had the pleasure of interviewing some of the cast and crew from "A Thousand Words" playing now at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre. It is an amazing show that is the first all-student written, designed and performed as a result of a process called "devised theatre." The play is a lovely and touching story told by "Grandpa" who is the main character and puppet in the play. Overall there were over 100 puppets in this play, along with live actors onstage. It is an amazing play that you will most likely not see something like it again, so get your tickets now and go!
We spoke with Jill Hibbard, Puppet Designer and Fabricator; Andy Park, Director; Kate Schini, Assistant Director; and Michaella Deladia, Actor and also a writer and designer of the devised theatre process.
We thank all of our guests for coming onto the podcast and talking to us. As well as a special thank you to Julie Hagemeier, General Manager of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, and a special thank you to Jillian Carter at Appearing Locally. Both Chris and Sheri have been partnering with Appearing Locally to assist with reviews for the Appearing Locally Blog located here: www.appearinglocally.com.
To get tickets: https://tickets.liedcenter.org/events/1842
To see Chris Berger's review of this play for Appearing Locally click here!: Appearing Locally Review
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Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Join us for an evening discussion about the podcast, what we've learned, and what 2020 looks like!
www.platteriverbard.com
Appearing Locally Review
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Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
The Performing Artists Repertory Theatre, also called PART, is located in the Crossroads Mall in Omaha.
PART presents the musical Mamma Mia!, which opens January 31st. We talk with Gordon Cantiello, the President and CEO, and also Director of the production. Gordon, has a gentle demeanor, and remarkable experience in acting and teaching, and has an extensive education and acting career. Omaha has been fortunate to have Gordon's talent!
PART has recently produced The Last Five Years, Plaid Tidings, Ring of Fire, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Always Patsy Cline, Christmas My Way: A Sinatra Holiday Bash and many others. The theatre is an intimate space where big things can happen. You definitely will want to see a production at PART!
Mamma Mia! opens January 31st and runs until February 16th. Don't miss the show!
The Performing Artists Repertory Theatre, 7400 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68114
Website: www.performingartistsrepertorytheatre.org
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PARTheatre/
Mamma Mia! Dates Showtimes:
Friday, Jan 31 @ 7PM
Saturday Feb 1 @ 2PM and 7PM
Sunday, February 2 @ 2PM
Thursday, February 6 @ 7PM
Friday, February 7 @ 7PM
Saturday, February 8 @ 2PM and 7PM
Sunday, February 9 @ 2PM
Friday, February 14 @ 7PM
Saturday, February 15 @ 2PM
Sunday, February 16 at 2PM
Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 402-706-0778
Mamma Mia! Cast:
Directed by: Gordon Cantiello
Muscial Director: Jennifer Novak Haar
Choreography: Amber Wilson
Mackenzie Dehmer as Donna
Charlotte Hedican as Tanya
Evelyn Hill as Sophie Sheridan
Analisa Peyton as Rosie Mulligan
Sophie Sheridan as Evelyn Hill
Danny Denenberg as Sky
John Hickerson as Harry Bright
Chris Berger as Sam
Marcus Benzel as Bill
James Mankle as Pepper
Raymond Butler as Eddie
Brittany Thompson as Ali
Hannah Post as Lisa
Girls Ensamble: Maureen Novak Kitchen, Brooke Fenci, Carol Cal, Jamie Tran, and Katie Otten
Guys Ensamble: Matthew Kischer and Marcus Benzel
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Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Join us for a fun night of rounds of interviews from The Florence Community Theater, home of the Florentine Players in Omaha, Nebraska. We celebrate the award winners from their 2019 Season and also give you insight with their Director, Neal Herring, about their upcoming production, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest which opens February 20 and runs Feb 20-23rd.
We want to extend our thanks to The Florence Community Theater for welcoming us and letting us try the Awards format for our show. And a very special thanks to Derek Kowal, President of the Board, for his support and welcoming us into The Florentine Family.
The Award Winners we spoke to are as follows:
Cecelia Saas - Award for Costumes, and Best Supporting Actress for The 55th Annual Meladrama
Kathryn "Kate" Villata - Producers Award for Making God Laugh
Tracie Mauk - Directors Award for Hint!
Chris Perry - Best Supporting Actor for Making God Laugh
Shelly Gushard - Lead Actress for Making God Laugh
Laura Hayden - Producers Award for The 55th Annual Meladrama
Molly Anderson - Producers Award for Backstage and Tech Crew
Sig and Ric Guftason - Volunteer Awards
AND Featuring... Derek Kowal, President of the Board of The Florentine Players.
Molly Anderson, who is also with the Capitol City Theatre Company in Lincoln which opens their first production, Starkweather, March 12-22nd: https://www.facebook.com/pg/CapitolCityTheaterCompany/
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 three major productions per year.
For more information including performance dates, show ratings, and show descriptions, please visit https://www.florencetheater.org/current-season
All productions performed at Florence City Hall located at 2862 State Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Note Programming and scheduling are subject to change
The Florentine Players are organized as a division of the Florence Historical Foundation , a non-profit, tax-free corporation.
Website: www.florencetheater.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/florentineplayers
Instagram: www.instagram.com/florencecommunitytheater
Twitter: www.twitter.com/FlorenceTheater
The Florence Theater, 2864 State Street, Florence, Omaha, Nebraska, Phone: 531-600-8634
Email: info@florencetheater.org
#florencetheater #florentineplayers #capitolcitytheatercompany #oneflewoverthecuckoosnest
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© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
We are so honored to talk with local country music legend and US Veteran, Jimmy Weber. His major accomplishments in country music, and his contribution to our military are just as notable as the person that he is. Gracious, humble, and talented, Jimmy has been playing and writing music all of his life and has worked with some of the industry's most notable musicians. Join us for a laid back conversation with Jimmy, and ring in 2020 with a song!
Reach Jimmy at: www.jimmywebercountry.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimmywcountry/
Instagram: @jimmywebercountry
Twitter: @jimmywcountry
Hashtags: #jimmywebercountry
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You Tube video with John Denver: https://youtu.be/FELsepGr7VE
Videos: http://jimmywebercountry.com/video.html
TAPS (God is Nigh) Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2QmZjSxe58&feature=youtu.be
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© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
A special Thank You to John Larson and Daniel Reardon for allowing us to bring you this special radio adaptation of Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.
A Christmas Carol Radio Show
Produced by John Larson
Adapted by Daniel Reardon
Missouri Science & Technology
2016
Missouri Science and Technology: www.mst.edu
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From Missouri S&T, 2016:
"The play is inspired by the book “A Christmas Carol,” which Dickens published in 1843. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a bitter miser to a kinder man after visits from three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The performance is styled after old-fashioned radio broadcasts and includes handmade sound effects and an original score featuring Christmas carolers.
“It was somewhat of a family tradition growing up to watch ‘A Christmas Carol’ each holiday season in my parents’ house, so I have been well acquainted with the story for years,” says script writer Dr. Daniel Reardon, an assistant professor of English and technical communication at Missouri University of Science and Technology. “This version of the story will follow the original novel’s narrative as though the listener is reading it, and the narrator plays a larger role than usual.”
Faculty, staff and students at Missouri S&T make up the performers for the play.
• Besides writing the original radio script, Reardon also directs the production and plays the role of Scrooge
• John Larson, KMST program director, produced the performance and plays nephew Fred Holywell and the Ghost of Jacob Marley
• Jeanne Stanley, associate professor of theatre at S&T, is the narrator
• John Francis, KMST general manager, plays Bob Cratchit
• Dr. Jossalyn Larson, assistant teaching professor of English and technical communication at S&T, plays the Ghost of Christmas Present, Belle and Janet Holywell
• Elizabeth Reardon, educational technology professional at S&T, plays the Ghost of Christmas Past and Mrs. Cratchit.
Missouri S&T students provide various crowd, children and caroler voices. The original musical score is written and performed by Owen Smith, a senior in physics from St. Louis.
Victorian-era Christmas carols are conducted by Lorie Francis and David Cress, assistant teaching professors of music at S&T, and performed by the Missouri S&T choirs, Wind Symphony and Brass Band. Dr. Michael Bruening, associate professor of history and political science at S&T, performs on the pipe organ."
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Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
Omaha Community Playhouse: www.omahaplayhouse.com
BravO! Dance Competition: https://bravocompetition.com/
Jerry Longe IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0519282/
Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards: www.oea-awards.org
OEAA 2015 Winners: https://www.omaha.com/entertainment/full-list-of-winners-omaha-entertainment-and-arts-awards/article_c9f3f156-f3e4-5f87-9d4b-4641d6c2b919.html
OEAA 2015 Nominations: https://oea-awards.org/2015-nominees-announced/
Omaha Community Playhouse - Nebraska Theatre Caravan: https://www.nebraskatheatrecaravan.com/
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Gerald Dickens website: www.geralddickens.com
Dickens Great-Grandson, Gerald Dickens, Performs: https://www.sungazette.com/life/showcase/2019/11/charles-dickens-descendant-to-perform-a-christmas-carol-at-country-cupboard/
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The Platte River Bard info:
Website: www.platteriverbard.com
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Hashtags: #theplatteriverbard #platteriverbard #communitytheatre #nebraskatheatre #livetheatre #nebraska #performingarts #community #omahacommunityplayhouse #bravocompetition #ocpcarol #bravodancecomp
Email: platteriverbard@gmail.com
Music is used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions. www.jollyrogerskc.com
© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger