Platte River Bard Podcast

It's the beginning of our 5th Season here at the Platte River Bard, and today we talk with Voices in Alliance about their upcoming production, "The Inheritance Part 1", which opens November 3rd and runs through Nov 12th. Voices In Alliance is a theatre company in Omaha which began in 2022. We talk with their Producing Artistic Director, Randall T. Stevens and one of the Actors in "The Inheritance Part 1", Travis Manley. Both of these Creatives are engaging and passionate about telling the stories. VIA Omaha's seeks to find a space in which the LGBTQ+ Community can connect through inspiring, inclusive, diverse, provocative, and complex stories that explore both the ordinary and extraordinary of the queer experience.

Find all about it here!

VOICES IN ALLIANCE (VIA Omaha) CONTACT INFO:

Tickets Info and Website: https://www.viaomaha.org/ 

Ticket Link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-inheritance-part-1-by-matthew-lopez-tickets-706315979107?aff=oddtdtcreator. 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VIAOmaha/ 

This production will be performed at the Bancroft Street Market, 2702 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68108.

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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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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

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/ 

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

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

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/ 

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

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 

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/