As a young kid growing up on the northside of Kenosha, Alex Kudrna was already a producer – directing the neighbor kids on his backyard stage. He has grown up with a love for Kenosha and in 2016 purchased the Orpheum building in Downtown Kenosha – his goal is to bring Hollywood to Wisconsin and Kenosha via film industry tax incentives! 

Alex has launched the O-Coworking Space in the Orpheum building and, with the help of producer Ken Stouffer, brought Backyard Dream Productions  to reality. Backyard Dream specializes in local video production and can help you bring your advertising to the next level! 

Visit the Backyard Dream Studios page here! 

If you or someone you know is in need of an independent working space, for a day, for a week, or something more long-term, check out the O-Coworking Space in the Orpheum building at 5819 Sixth Ave. Check out their website here for more info! 

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Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. 

This episode was recorded on December 4, 2023 at the Ktown Connects recording studio in Downtown Kenosha! 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

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