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EZNDIL is the performing act of Michael and Nancee Micham, a married duo who have been performing together for nearly 30 years.  We’re not making it up!  EZNDIL play a variety of musical styles based on the folk music tradition; Americana and Celtic, as well as original songs and comedy.   They are an eclectic, energetic, funny and heartwarming experience to see.  Mike and Nancee are an absolute delight, and without a doubt, if you ever get a chance to see them perform, go out of your way to do so!  Join us for a crazy and wonderful interview with EZNDIL. We’re not making it up!

And the day this Podcast releases, is also their 30th Wedding Anniversary!  So feel free to visit their Facebook page and wish them well after you’ve checked out the Podcast!

Watch EZNDIL in The Jolly Rogers Virtual Renaissance Festival Show found here:  https://youtu.be/C0UmSj0L9Uo

Find EZNDIL contact information here: 

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

Website: www.frondoorfarmmarket.com 

To purchase music, visit Bandcamp, or follow the links on their website.

Kansas City Storytelling Videos on You Tube:  

13th Annual Storytelling Celebration (Night 1):  https://youtu.be/2-axO_P941g

(Night 2):  https://youtu.be/D9_5FNYPUMw 

Listen to the audio Platte River Bard Podcast at  www.platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts.  We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, and many others!  You may also find us by just asking Alexa.  Or you can listen on Podbean on your computer, or our website:  www.platteriverbard.com.  Please find us and Subscribe! 

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Music was used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions.  www.jollyrogerskc.com

© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2020, Chris and Sheri Berger

Hopelessly in love with the art of illusion for more than 30 years, Matthew Gurley has spent much of his life learning practicing, and perfecting his magic and his stage performance.  Matthew was in high school when he was introduced to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. 

In the course of his experiences with the Festival, he has played all manner of roles including working for artisans and crafters, and in 2005 teamed up with Dr. Dumpe, a 30 year veteran of the Faire.  Matt has escaped from a straight jacket while suspended upside down 12 feet above the stage, walked in a bed of broken glass, fire-eating and even the Human Blockhead stunt. 

Matt’s wife Dani, and his daughter, Claire are both performers at the Faire.  You will find Claire on stilts and can find her on Facebook at “Claire Up There Entertainment”.

Watch Marvelous Matt in The Jolly Rogers Virtual Renaissance Festival Show found here:  https://youtu.be/C0UmSj0L9Uo

Find Marvelous Matt contact information here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marvelous.Matt.Magic

Website: https://pastmagic.biz/marvelousmatt 

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Music was used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions.  www.jollyrogerskc.com

© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2020, Chris and Sheri Berger

Rod Sipe, aka “Dr. Dumpe L.B.P.” has been performing at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival for over 40 years.  In that time Rod has presented tens of thousands of shows with an assortment of magical feats mixed with a brand of comedy that has amazed, amused, and entertained audiences throughout the USA, Mexico, and Europe.  Not only is Rod a Magician, he is also a Fire Eater.  Rod Sipe is recognized as America’s Premier Fire-Eating Magician, and is a featured performer in a variety of venues with his famous act performing as Dr. H. Dumpe, Physician Turned Magician, L.B.P.

Watch Dr. Dumpe in The Jolly Rogers Virtual Renaissance Festival Show on The Jolly Rogers You Tube Channel found here: https://youtu.be/C0UmSj0L9Uo

See the video of this podcast by visiting and subscribing to the Platte River Bard Podcast You Tube Channel here:  https://youtu.be/m3kUXoJxNc4 

Dr. Dumpe contact information -

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

Website: www.eatfire.com

To find out more about the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, visit their website at www.kcrenfest.com.

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Music was used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions.  www.jollyrogerskc.com

© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2020, Chris and Sheri Berger

Brian Wendling, aka “Bob The Incredible Juggler”, is an award winning entertainer who has performed at Disney World and the Atlanta Olympics.  He has also opened for the Guess Who and has been a guest artist with the Kansas City Symphony and the Kansas City Reparatory Theatre.    He has is an International Jugglers Association Team Champion, had placed 5th place in the Individual Competitions.  Brian is also an approved Missouri Touring Performer with the Missouri Arts Council, and the National School Assemblies, as well as many other headlining acts.  Brian’s charm, and his unbelievable consistent talent through the years makes him a experienced and trustworthy performer. He has performed at The Kansas City Renaissance Festival for 40 years.

Watch Bob the Incredible Juggler in The Jolly Rogers Virtual Renaissance Festival Show found on The Jolly Rogers You Tube Channel here:  https://youtu.be/C0UmSj0L9Uo

See the video of this podcast by visiting and subscribing to the Platte River Bard Podcast You Tube Channel here:  https://youtu.be/tzv0hFd8htU 

Find Bob the Incredible Juggler contact information here:

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

Website: http://www.brianwendling.com/

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Email:  [email protected]

Music was used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions.  www.jollyrogerskc.com

© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2020, Chris and Sheri Berger

Capitol City Theater Company is brand new theater which opened this year and is located in Lincoln, Nebraska.  They are premiering the musical, Spring Awakening, which opened October 20th.  This is the theater's second production.  Their first production was Starkweather which premiered in the Spring of 2020.  

The company is offering in-person live theater, with Covid protocols, as well as an online live stream for those who want to see and support theater from the comfort of their home.  

On this episode we talk with Director, Jaime Webb;  the Owner of Capitol City and Producer, Michael Lecher, and Leroy Booker III who plays Melchoir.

Capitol City Theater Company

1742 North 48th Street,

Lincoln, NE, 68504

Website for cast, show, tickets and has COVID information: https://www.capitolcity.live/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/capitolcitytheatercompany/

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

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Jaime Webb, Director of Spring Awakening;  and Colortura Soprano

Jaime Marie Webb Website:  jaimewebb.com

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Music was used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions.  www.jollyrogerskc.com

© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2020, Chris and Sheri Berger

Join us for a delightful conversation about the QWIT Short Play Festival with Taelore Stearns and Nicholas A. Jansen.  Both are the Co-Producers of the QWIT Festival.  QWIT stands for Queer, Womens, Inclusive, Theatre.  Their Festival cultivates student playwrights, and give Queer and Women's theatre a platform to share their stories.  Don't miss this online festival that begins October 23rd and join the conversation that celebrates diversity and understanding.

From the UNO website: 

"Queer & Women’s Inclusive Theatre Festival

Produced by UNO Theatre Students, QWIT is 6 original shorts that put queer and women’s experience centerstage. Quirky, campy, and compassionate, these plays are as distinctive as the members of the communities they represent. Celebrate diversity by discovering commonalities, exploring differences and contributing to a community conversation on the collective human spirit.

Streaming Video Release Party Oct 23

Streaming Video Available Oct 23 thru Nov 6, 2020"

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/QWIT-Short-Play-Festival-106958014317594

**Watch for the You Tube link on Facebook to the festival!**

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Music was used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions.  www.jollyrogerskc.com

© Platte River Bard Podcast, 2020, Chris and Sheri Berger

Welcome to the beginning of Season Two!  We wanted to follow-up with Eagle Hollow Haunts this year and see how they are adapting to a safe environment.  The owners of Eagle Hollow Haunts, Dawn, and their crew have been working hard expanding their outside Haunt.  Find out all about it and what precautions they are taking on our first episode of our 2nd season of the Platte River Bard Podcast.  

And as a bonus, there is a little bit of talk about wresting and Jimmy Hart! 

Eagle Hollow Haunts Contact Information: 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Eagle-Hollow-Haunts-131703111145/

Instagram:  EagleHollowHaunts

Hashtags:  #eaglehollowhaunt

Twitter:  @eaglehollowhnts

Twitter hashtags: #EHH2019 #eaglehollowhaunts

Email:  [email protected]

Phone:  402-606-1031

Website:  www.eaglehollowhaunts.com

Address:  617 238th Street, Eagle Nebraska

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Music was used with permission by Screaming Skull Productions.  www.jollyrogerskc.com

© The Platte River Bard Podcast, 2019, Chris and Sheri Berger

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 

[email protected]

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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

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

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