Platte River Bard Podcast
Season 6
Episodes
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
We sat down with Denise Putnum, Jae Starling, Michelle Batzer, and Caroline Kelly to talk about their roles in Steel Magnolias, opening May 9th at the Hoff Center at PACE!
This heartwarming and humorous comedy-drama is an unforgettable celebration of friendship, resilience, and Southern charm. Don’t miss the sharp one-liners, heartfelt moments, and hilarious female bonding that make this show a "must-see."
CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER CONTACT INFO:
Website: Chanticleer at PACE
POTTAWATTAMIE ARTS CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT (PACE) CONTACT INFO:
Tickets & Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/
Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center: 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA.
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Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
The Omaha Community Playhouse has their 101st Season lined up - and we were fortunate to have the chance to hear all about it. You'll not want to miss this interview with Becky Noble, Executive Director and Mary Carrick, Director of Marketing and Public Relations. We hear a little about their backgrounds and also all the things they have planned for the remaining 100th Season as well as next season!
There's lots of exciting shows to choose from to watch, or be involved in, so check out this interview!
Omaha Community Playhouse Contact Information:
Facebook: omahaplayhouse
Instagram:@omahaplayhouse
Website: https://www.omahaplayhouse.com/
Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
SNAP Productions! / Ghost Light Theatre in Bellevue opens "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Thriller Musical" on April 25th - but there's more! An added performance to the schedule, sing-along performance, an Industry night that is pay-what-you-can and an ASL performance! Hear it from the Barber, Jonas Fogg and Judge Turpin, or ahem... John Celesky, Nick Andersen, and Xavier Carr respectively!
"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Thriller Musical" opened on Broadway in 1979, and on the West End in 1980. Music and lyrics were written by Stephen Sondheim, and it is based on the 1970 play ("Sweeney Todd") by Christopher Bond. Book was written by Hugh Wheeler. It has won numerous Tony Awards, Laurence Olivier awards, and has had numerous Broadway and London revivals.
SNAP! PRODUCTIONS CONACT INFO:
Tickets and Website: https://www.snapproductions.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapproductionsomaha
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapproductions/?hl=en
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Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
We had the distinct pleasure to talk to three very talented Omaha Creatives involved in the upcoming production "Scissoring" written by C. Quintana at VIA Omaha!
We spoke with Asia Nared, Delaney Jackson, and TammyRa who are part of this small cast about the experience of a Catholic schoolteacher who is also in a relationship with another woman and is forced to step back into the closet. This is a fairly new play that has also won an Honorable Mention of the Kilroy's List and was a Finalist at the Alliance-Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition in 2014. Join us for an open and honest discussion about living unabashedly who you truly are, and how the relationships between the characters in this play as the main character, Abigail, reconciles her personal relationships, her relationship with religion, and her career aspirations.
For Tickets and Information Go To: https://www.viaomaha.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VIAOmaha
This play will be presented at the Flixx Show Bar, 1019 South 10th Street Omaha, NE 68108
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Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
The Platte River Bard attended the 2025 Omaha Fringe Festival Lottery and was able to talk to Board President Nic Jansen, Artistic Director Lara Marsh, Board Member Carrie Nash and Button Contest Sponsor Paul Pape of Paul Pape Designs. There are cash prizes for the button contest this year that is due April 20th!
There is a lot of excitement about this year's many applicants, opportunities to volunteer and sponsor - so hear all about it here!
#omahafringe2025
OMAHA FRINGE FESTIVAL CONTACT INFO:
Button Contest Info
Volunteer Form
Tickets and Website
Facebook: @omahafringefest
Instagram
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Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Once again, we speak with Nia Karmann about her upcoming art show at the Mahoney State Park! This year, the vendors will span both the 1st and 2nd floor of the Peter Kiewitt building at the Mahoney State Park. She has 21 artists of all kinds: photography, paintings, sculptures, pottery, fiber arts and more!
Join the kick off event on Friday, April 4th from 6pm - 9pm for wine, cheese and music, and visit the show Saturday from 10 am to 7pm, and Sunday at 10am to 4pm too!
The Platte River Art Show is the Most Prestigious Art Show on the RIver!
PLATTE RIVER ART SHOW CONTACT INFO:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083554623192
Mahoney State Park, 28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE
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Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
We spoke to Leo Adam Biga, local freelance cultural journalist and non-fiction book author. His works have spanned many years and subjects. Many times he has traveled for his story, including when he accompanied a group of local students to President Obama's Inauguration, and when he went on the set of well-known writer, director, screenwriter, and Oscar winner, Alexander Payne. This experience resulted in two books: "Alexander Payne: His Journey In Film: A Reporter's Perspective 1998-2012" (Kindle Edition) and "Alexander Payne: His Journey in Film."
Mr. Biga has also written local stories about the FIrehouse Dinner Theatre, and other performing arts productions in Omaha, as well as an array of other subjects. He wrote the book "Open Wide: about a dentist, as well as "Crossing Bridges: A Priests Uplifting LIfe Among the Downtrodden." His articles appear in local publications, and magazines, such as The Reader as well as his website.
Mr. Biga has been recognized by his peers at the local, state and national levels, and we are honored to have him as a guest on the podcast! We hope he will return to share more about his work and current projects!
Leo Adam Biga - Contact Info:
Website: https://leoadambiga.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeoAdamBiga/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00E6HE46E/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=0bde3bb1-0805-41d6-884a-a549134f2386
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Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Marie Schuette, local Playwright and Creative, premieres her play "Stuck with Lemons" at the Shelterbelt Theatre February 13th-March 2nd. We talked with Marie Schuette and the Director of this play, Amy Lane about the origins and development of this play that was created and brought to life here in Omaha!
This play is a collaboration with Great Plains Theatre Commons and Shelterbelt Theatre!
The ASL Performance will be February 22nd.
There will not be a performance on February 23rd.
GPTC Night will be Wednesday, February 26th.
Shelterbelt Theatre Contact Info:
Tickets: https://www.shelterbelt.org/shelterbelt-box-office
Website: https://www.shelterbelt.org/
Location: 4383 Nicholas St STE 204, Omaha, NE 68131
Great Plains Theatre Commons Contact Info:
Website: https://www.gptcplays.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatPlainsTheatreConference
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/290461193/great-plains-theatre-commons/
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
"Misery" adapted by William Goldman (who also wrote "Princess Bride") is based on the novel by Stephen King. SNAP! Productions will open this production on February 7th and it will run through February 23rd. This three-person show will entertain you with it's wacky and dark plot, as well as it's well-done fight scenes.
We talked to Kaitlyn Rudeen who plays Annie Wilkes, Jeremy Earl who plays Paul Sheldon, and our own Chris Berger, who plays Sheriff Buster, and let them tell you why you should come see this psychological horror story! You can even see this on Valentine's Day with your sweetheart!
ASL Interpreter Performance, February 16th
Industry Night (pay-what-you-can), Monday, February 17th
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SNAP! PRODUCTIONS
Snap Productions at Ghost Light Theatre is located at 2221 Thurston Circle, Bellevue, Nebraska.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.snapproductions.com
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Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
We talk with Actor Hannah Post and Director Mackenzie Zielke about their production, "The Girl on the Train" which opens January 31st at Bellevue Little Theatre. This is a suspenseful thriller was originally a book by Paula Hawkins and a New York Times Best Seller before it was a movie, and then a play adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel. If you like a suspenseful story, you'll enjoy this show! Find out more on our podcast, and get your tickets now to help solve the case!
BELLEVUE LITTLE THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
Tickets: https://blt.simpletix.com/
Website: http://www.theblt.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bellevuelittletheatre/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellevuelittletheatre/
203 Mission Avenue, Bellevue, Nebraska
402.291.1554
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Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
The 19th Annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards (OEAA) Awards are here! On February 16, 2025, the awards will be held at The Admiral Theater (admiralomaha.com/). We have the scoop here for you about this prestigious Omaha tradition!
Find out why the OEAA puts on their awards, how the voting works, how the venue dictates the award show, and learn more about the theme for this year. We talked with Board President, Doug Meigs, as well as Hughston Walkinshaw and Lori Lynn Ahrends, who are part of the Directing Team, and Board Member, Jedeka Poindexter. Listen to the podcast to find out what all they had to share!
Get your tickets now at: www.oea-awards.org/
(Nominees, make sure you get your password for discounted tickets also by contacting the OEAA.)
A special Thank You to the Pottawattamie Arts Cultural Entertainment (PACE Arts Iowa) for hosting our podcast! You can find PACE at www.paceartsiowa.org.
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Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
It’s January 20th, 2025! And we have the scoop of the year! Opera Omaha has announced their 2025-2026 season effective today, January 20th, and we have all the information here to share it with you!
We talk with Allison Swenson, General Director and Katrina Thurman the Director of Artistic Administration about all of the exciting line-up of productions! Their new season has subscriptions beginning at $38, which is basically 2 for 1 price!
We also talked about the events coming up that lead up to their new season and had an enjoyable conversation about each of them!
OPERA OMAHA CONTACT INFO:
Website & Tickets: www.operaomaha.org
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/operaomaha/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/operaomaha/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/operaomaha
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/operaomaha
Opera Omaha, 1850 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 402.346.7372
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The Barber of Seville is licensed under Creative Commons through musopen.org. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
The Lied Center for Performing Arts and the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating the music of "RENT" with their performance of "RENT In Concert" on January 18th, 2025! We had learned there are incredibly talented young Nebraska performers that will be part of this fun production and we wanted to share a few of those with you!
We spoke to Elise Anderson, Will Hastreiter, and Samara Follette, who are local performers involved in this production!
Will Hastreiter is from Elkhorn, NE and graduated from Midland University. He has appeared in Omaha community theatres and even a production at the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre in Hudson, Florida. We will even get to see Will on stage at "The Wild Party" at the BLUEBARN Theatre soon!
Elise Anderson is a Lincoln native and is now a Junior at UNL and working on her Bachelor's of Arts in Vocal Performance. She also wrote and produced a single called "Little Blondie" which you can find on You Tube, iTunes, Spotify and Pandora. (Here is the Spotify link!)
Samara Follette was recently in attendance at the 2024 Jimmy Awards where she received The Rising Star Scholarship. She attends Wesleyan University in Lincoln. This will be her first professional production as she brings her immense presence to the stage!
Thank you to the Lied Center for Performing Arts for making Lincoln be one of the only cities in the US to welcome this new concert production! "RENT In Concert" will be performed by these live vocalists, in partnership with the Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra. This production is Directed by Broadway's Sammi Cannold.
For Tickets go to https://liedcenter.org/tickets/group-tickets
For more information and to see the other Nebraska performers in this production, go to https://liedcenter.org/event/rent-concert.
LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
https://www.liedcenter.org
Phone: 402-472-4734
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Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
We talked with Director Sara Scheidies about her upcoming production "She Kills Monsters" by Qui Nguyen which opens January 20th at the Chanticleer Community Theatre at the Hoff Center at PACE. "She Kills Monsters" was published in 2011 and was nominated for the Drama Desk Awards, GLAAD Media Awards, and ITBA Patrick Lee Awards in 2012. In 2013 it won the AATE Distinguished Play Award.
Even if you are not a Dungeons and Dragons fan, you will easily find meaning in this play about a young girl who lost her sister and parents in a car accident. She embarks on a quest to learn more about her sister who loved playing D&D. Through her grief, she begins to understand her deceased estranged sister better, and this journey also leads to a self-discovery about her own sexuality.
"She Kills Monsters" performances will be January 10-12 and 17-19th, 2025. Get your tickets now!
Note: This show has language and situations not suitable for young children.
CONTACT Chanticleer Community Theatre at the Hoff Center at PACE
Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/she-kills-monsters/
Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/theater/chanticleer-community-theater
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Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
With the addition of the technological age, bullying has become even more apparent as a big problem that our kids and even adults face. We spoke with Dr. Patricia Newman, Founder and Executive Director of RESPECT. RESPECT is a not-for-profit organization formed of professional actor-educators, led by a child psychologist, advised by community organizations. Their Educators and Actors visit schools and communities – in person or virtually – to present educational plays and stage presentations to prevent violence, bullying, and child abuse.
RESPECT is a wonderful resource for people of all ages in our community! The Staff at Respect were even a helpful counsel to Sheri when faced with a bullying situation in 2019. Respect also offers opportunities to local actors to perform in the staged presentations at schools and other venues. Find out all about this meaningful program in our discussion with Dr. Newman!
RESPECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: www.respect2all.org
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Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
What is Christmas without music, friendship and snow? The 1954 movie "White Christmas" was adapted into a Broadway musical in 2008, and will give you all the great feelings of the famous Hollywood movie. While we were at PACE, visiting Chanticleer's production of this play, we heard lots of dancing and singing and spoke with Music DirectorJennifer Orvis and Actor, Christine Reiners. This cast is ready to bring us back to the post-World War II era with music, costumes, and a nostalgic Christmas story where friends help communities, and the people around them.
"White Christmas" opens December 12-22nd.
For Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/white-christmas-11/
CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
Website: Chanticleer at PACE
POTTAWATTAMIE ARTS CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT (PACE) CONTACT INFO:
Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/
Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center: 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA.
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Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
We are blessed with another holiday collaboration between Benson Theatre and Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Co.! This holiday you will see inside seven different apartments at Holiday Tower. We talk with Dulcie Mueller, Writer and Actor, and also Midge Radcliff, Co-Executive Director of Benson Theatre. They reveal what this holiday show is about, the unique and diverse ways to celebrate the season, and how this show was developed by the Holiday Lites Collective!
Don't miss this show that opens December 12th and runs until December 22nd. Their "Pay-What-You-Can Night" will be on Thursday, December 12th, so bring family and friends!
BENSON THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
Tickets and Website: https://bensontheatre.org/
6054 Maple Street, Omaha, NE
BRIGIT SAINT BRIGIT THEATRE CO. INFO:
Tickets: https://www.bsbtheatre.com/holidayroom
Website: https://www.bsbtheatre.com/
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Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Exciting things have been in the works at Bellevue Little Theatre! On December 6th they will open the world premiere of "It's A Wonderful Life"! This play was adapted from the movie version by Dr. D. Laureen Pickle and John Arnsdorff. It contains the wonderful story from the movie that so many people adore, plus some well-placed music to get you in the nostalgic Christmas spirit!
We talked with Dr. D. Laureen Pickle, John Arnsdorff, Riley Pope and Fred Vogel about this exciting BLT production of one of the most beloved Christmas movies! Find all about it here!
"It's a Wonderful Life" show dates are: December 6th-8th, 13th-15th, 20th-22nd.
BELLEVUE LITTLE THEATRE CONTACT INFO:
For Tickets: https://blt.simpletix.com/
Website: http://www.theblt.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bellevuelittletheatre/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellevuelittletheatre/
203 Mission Avenue, Bellevue, Nebraska
402.291.1554
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Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
After a 5 year hiatus, The Madrigal Christmasse Feast is back! The event is presented by Dwayne Ibsen, Ibsen Costume Gallery, & Chanticleer Theater on December 5th and 6th. We talked with Denise Putnam, Howard Swain and Musical Director, Mark Morello.
This festive event promises an evening filled with music, entertainment, and delicious food, all set in a charming Renaissance-themed atmosphere. You will experience a traditional madrigal dinner with a royal court, jesters, and singers performing classic Christmas carols by 16 singers in costume. Don't miss out on this enchanting celebration that is sure to delight all who attend! It is acceptable to even wear your Renaissance costume if you want to!
Directed, Written and Produced by Dwayne Ibsen.
Dinner Menu Provided by Chef Around the Block - Chef Chris:
Holiday Green Salad / Cream of Broccoli SoupSliced Baron of Beef with Bordelaise / Yorkshire Pudding / Parslied PotatoGreen Bean Almondine / Christmasse Pudding with Rum Sauce / RollsHot Spiced Wassail / Coffee / Tea / Including a Cash Bar.
For more information, and individual and group ticket links, see the event website here: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/madrigal-christmasse-feaste
The Madrigal Christmass Feaste Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057424870445
CHANTICLEER at PACE / CONTACT INFO:
Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/theater/chanticleer-community-theater
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chanticleertheater
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paceartsia/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PACEartsiowa
Chanticleer Community Theatre / Pace Arts Iowa 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA
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Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
We had the pleasure of speaking to Steve Krambeck, Director of "A Very Special Holiday Special", and Dan Wach, Executive Director of Shelterbelt Theatre. This production is a celebration of Christmas and Hanukkah, and where they meet, since they will both be celebrated on December 25th this year. Writer Mark Harvey Levine produced 8 short funny, yet poignant plays, full of humor and heart, and they will be performed by a talented cast of six. This will be a touching and festive evening about two very special holidays this time of year. Get your tickets now to enjoy this event!
Show Dates: December 5-8, 12-15 & 19-22, 2024.
Show Times: Thursday/Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm, and Sunday at 6pm. Also be sure to check out their website about how to "Pay it Forward" or "Pay What You Can" for tickets.
Shelterbelt Theatre Contact Info:
Tickets: https://www.shelterbelt.org/shelterbelt-box-office
Website: https://www.shelterbelt.org/
Location: 4383 Nicholas St STE 204, Omaha, NE 68131
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