Platte River Bard Podcast
Season 4
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Today we feature the Platte River Art Show being held in Ashland at the Mahoney State Park this weekend, October 13-15th. We had the opportunity to talk to their Event Producer and Photographer, Nia Karmann, to tell us everything that will be happening at Mahoney State Park. Admission is free so come out and enjoy celebrating the visual arts this weekend!
PLATTE RIVER ART SHOW CONTACT INFO
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083554623192
Website: https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/platte-river-art-show-at-e-t-mahoney-state-park-4/2023-04-28/
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Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Exciting things are happening in the new Snap! Production space at 2221 Thurston Circle in Bellevue, Nebraska! On October 6th, Snap! Productions will premiere "American Idiot" for the first time in the Omaha area. This will be a large talented cast to bring you all of the great music by Green Day and many stories throughout.
We visited the new space while they are still under construction, and it's coming together! And while we were there we were able to talk with three members of the "American Idiot" cast: Sara Scheides, Carly Frolio, and Xavier Carr. Check out this exciting production happening at SNAP!
SNAP! Productions:
Tickets and Website: https://snapproductions.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapproductionsomaha
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapproductions/
2221 Thurston Circle, Bellevue, Nebraska
402-341-2757
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Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
SNAP! Productions has unveiled their new season! After overcoming some obstacles in recent years they are also on the cusp of unveiling their new space! We find out about the amazing work they are doing for theatre, talk about their upcoming season shows, and discuss their meaningful mission statement. You won't want to miss everything being planned!
SNAP! Productions:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapproductionsomaha
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapproductions/
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Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
We had an enjoyable conversation with Rafael Untalan, Director of the upcoming production "Sense and Sensibility" which opens September 28th through October 7th at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre in Lincoln. Mr. Untalan is an Assistant Professor at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, as well as an Actor with acting and directing credits to his name all over the country.
This production will be the adaptation from Kate Hamill of the original Jane Austen classic. It promises a lovely story of strong women of the time, packed full of costumes and a creative set design for many different locations of the scenes. Mr. Untalan talks about about some of the challenges of this production as well as some of the attributes that will make you want to get your tickets now and go!
NEBRASKA REPERTORY THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
Tickets & Website: https://nebraskarep.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nebraskarep
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nebraskarep/
Box Office phone number 402-472-2567.
301 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
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Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
We were so honored to talk with Hank Stratton, the new Executive Director of the Nebraska Rep and the Director of UNL's Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. We had a fun discussion about their new season, which is packed with a variety of productions! And it wasn't just their season, we had the opportunity to get to learn more about Mr. Stratton's acting, directing and education experience. He has been on TV, film, commercials, Broadway, and regional theatres all around the country. Nebraska is privileged to have Mr. Stratton at the helm of one of the state's most robust and recognized theatre programs! There's so much more, so be sure to make the time to listen!
NEBRASKA REPERTORY THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
Tickets & Website: https://nebraskarep.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nebraskarep
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nebraskarep/
Box Office phone number 402-472-2567.
301 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
We were honored to talk with Kevin Doncaster, Founder of Warhawk PTSD Service Dogs, and also Jimmy Weber. Both of these men are veterans of our military and have served overseas. Along with two other musicians, Jimmy Weber will be performing at the Benson Theatre on September 21st at 7PM. The event is called "Chords for Canines" and the event will support the important work of Warhawks.
This will be an incredible and important opportunity for everyone to learn about the work of Warhawk, and how Kevin's organization is saving veterans lives, and the lives of children of our service members. Please consider listening to what Kevin has to say. If you can't make the event, you can donate online directly at warhawkptsdservicedogs.org.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR WARHAWK PTSD SERVICE DOGS:
Website: https://www.warhawkptsdservicedogs.org/
CONTACT FOR CHORDS FOR CANINES AT BENSON THEATRE:
Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36337/production/1159251?performanceId=11333097
Website Information: https://bensontheatre.org/event/chords-for-canines/
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Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
We talk with Director, Todd Uhrmacher and Actor, Riley Pope about their production of The Prom! This is a newer Broadway play, based on a real story and it is full of high energy, music, and dancing! It is also the Nebraska Premiere of this play, so what a great chance to get to go see it! Learn more about it here with our fun conversation with Riley and Todd! You have just two more weeks of chances to see it! The play runs September 15th to October 1st, 2023!
BELLEVUE LITTLE THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
Tickets & Website: http://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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Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
We spoke with the Director and a few of the large cast of Oliver, Jr. at Chanticleer Community Theater at the Hoff Center at PACE! Director Denise Putnam, Actors Lilly Ozello, Dean Patrick Pope and Moyer McDermott tell us about their experience, and even some great advice, in this exciting production! We love to talk with the younger folks who are brimming with excitement in a production they are very proud of - as they should be! It opens September 14th and runs until the 24th - so don't miss seeing this fun show!
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
For Tickets: go to PACE (Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment): https://www.paceartsiowa.org
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Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Angels Theatre Company just announced their 2023-2024 Season and we had the honor of talking with Timothy Scholl, Executive Director!
Angels offers a wide array of programming for new works. They have their full-length season productions, which are newer plays written by local playwrights. The Solo Tales and Ales program allows the Playwriting Collective to write monologues, which are then performed by actors as a cold read. In addition, their Playwriting Collective gives workshop support to local playwrights wanting to enrich their work and prepare it for performance. And lastly, they have their Salon Reading Series, which are new works that can include those plays who have been developed in the Playwriting Workshop, and then are performed as staged readings.
So for Angels, it's not just a handful of plays for the season, it's many plays in many formats. So if you love new works, or if you are a playwright looking for development, Angels has something for everyone. Check out all the exciting things in store for next season!
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: https://www.youtube.com/@angelstheatrecompany/
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Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
We are happy once again to get the scoop on the upcoming Omaha Fringe Festival 2023 which will be held August 10-13th, 2023! We talked with Tamar Neumann, Executive Director and Jason Levering, Artistic Director of the Omaha Fringe Festival.
Be sure to check out the Fringe participants appearance at the August 5th Omaha Farmer's Market, and also on August 7th, the Omaha Fringe Festival Preview Party! At the Preview Party, you'll get to see the first 2 minutes of each of the performances at Fringe!
The Festival will be held at three places this year: UNO Theatre, Benson Theatre and Blackstone Theater, home of Big Canvas Comedy.
Don't miss the Omaha Fringe Fest! Tickets are available now at: https://omahafringe.square.site/product/all-fringe-pass/142
They also need volunteers!
OMAHA FRINGE FESTIVAL CONTACT INFO:
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
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Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Brownville Village Theatre in Brownville, Nebraska is abuzz again, and they are bringing us 5 fabulous shows this summer! Not only are they having their 56th season, they will also have a special lawn party on July 7th for the World Premiere of Death at Downton. You can dress up in your favorite 1920's garb, and meet the writer of Death and Downton, Randall David Cook! So don't miss the Premiere Party!
We talked to Co-Artistic Directors, Mitch Bean and Rachel Curtiss, as well as two of their company members, Lizzy Pegler and Bella Walker. They discuss all 5 of the shows this summer: The Hello Girls, Deliver Us From Mama, It Came From Mars, The Fox and the Fairway, and last but not least: Death at Downton, An Aristocratic Upstairs-Downstairs Murder-Mystery Parody, Because Longer Titles Are A Certain Indicator of High Quality and Refined Taste written by Randall David Cook.
Lizzy Pegler: This season, Lizzy is the theatre’s associate technical director and is costume designing The Hello Girls, It Came From Mars, and Death at Downton!
Bella Walker: Bella is the costume supervisor & costume designer for The Fox on the Fairway, as well as the intimacy coordinator for all five of our shows! She can be seen onstage as Norleen Sprunt in Deliver Us From Mama!, Dolores Breckinridge in It Came From Mars, and Violetta Squally/Mrs. Paditmore in Death at Downton!.
Rachel Curtiss, co - Artistic Director: Rachel is directing The Hello Girls & Death at Downton!, and can be seen onstage as Julia Crane in It Came From Mars.
Mitch Bean co-Artistic Director: Mitch is directing It Came From Mars & The Fox on the Fairway, set designing Death at Downton! & The Fox on the Fairway, and will be appearing onstage as Lt. Ernest Wessen and Others in The Hello Girls & Walker Sprunt in Deliver Us From Mama!
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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Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
Join us for a very fun and totally off-the-rails conversation with one of our favorite Creatives! Jamie Bullins, who is a master of all theatre related trades, heads up the Angels Theatre Company's Playwriting Collective and is gearing up for their 8th Annual First Flight Festival. The First Flight Festival will feature 12 locally written plays, monologues and even a musical which have been through a creative development process with Angels Theatre Co.
Don't miss Auditions for First Flight, which are coming up soon: May 19th (6:30pm-9pm) and 20th (10am-4pm) at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln (6300 A Street) to be a part of these many works!
The First Flight Play Festival will be held at the UNL Studio Theatre on the 2nd floor of the Temple Building at 12th and R Street on July 13th-16th and July 20th-23rd.
I also just want to say that if you haven't heard Chris (or Sheri) laugh hysterically before, you will hear it on this podcast!
Jamie Bullins has an MFA in theatrical design and scenography from the University of North Carolina/Greensboro and came to Nebraska from Kennesaw State University where was an Associate Professor for 17 years. He has also held positions at Auburn University and the University of Florida. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Costume Design at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. He has a plethora of Director credits, and just this year has Directed plays at Lincoln Community Playhouse, Doane State College as well as Costume Design for Wesleyan University and Scene Design at Angels. Jamie also works with the students at UNL for Theatrix, a student-run theatre. He is also a frequent writer - along with Chris and Sheri - for Appearing Locally.
For Ticket Information: https://angelscompany.org/
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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Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert of the Lofte Community Theatre and Actor, Jennifer Gilg talk with us about their upcoming play, Wit, ("W;t") written by Margaret Edson. This play won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize, and is a heartfelt play is about a strong and intelligent woman, Vivian Bearing (played by Jennifer Gilg) who realizes she is in the last two hours of her life due to her battle with ovarian cancer. But don't let the premise scare you away! This play is full of heart and humor as Vivian explores what makes life worth living, what achievements look like when faced with the reality of death, and how relationships are such an important part of every humans' story.
And if the writing and acting of this play isn't already enough, Jennifer Gilg, an accomplished local actor, went "all in." We talked to her just hours after she had her head shaved for this role and she carried on brilliantly. She has taken this role on and owned it. So join us for a great conversation with more talented local Creatives who are bringing everything they have to this endearing play.
Wit opens May 5th at the Lofte Community Theatre and runs until May 14th.
Get your tickets online at https://lofte.org
LOFTE COMMUNITY THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
Tickets & Website: www.lofte.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loftecommunitytheatre
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loftetheatre/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelofte?lang=en
The Lofte Community Theatre is located at 15841 Manley Rd in fashionable Manley, Nebraska.
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Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
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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Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 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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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
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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Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
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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Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
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.
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
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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Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
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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