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So long, farewell... In this bonus episode, we turn the tables on podcast host (and outgoing CP Managing Artistic Director) Jamie Ulmer and interview him about his 25+ years with Community Players, and the next phase of his theatre career.

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS A fast-paced and thrilling adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic novel. On the snowbound Orient Express, an American tycoon lies dead in his locked train compartment. With a killer in their midst, detective Hercule Poirot must expose the murderer before tragedy strikes again! This episode feature an extended interview with Scott Clark, the actor playing Poirot and is filled with Christie trivia. Performances Feb. 10-12, 17-19, 2023. Tickets available by calling 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com.

A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL This musical adaption of the 1983 film favorite is filled with iconic moments and fun music and laughs. In this episode of the podcast we talk with Callan Williams who plays the "Old Man" in the show. Callan played the same role back in 2005 when CP produced the non-musical version of the show, and we talk about the differences between the two and what it's like revisiting the character. Our production runs Dec. 9-11, 16-18. Tickets available by calling 402-228-1801 or going online to www.beatricecommunityplayers.com

HAPPILY EVER BEFORE For Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty, things always work out “Happily Ever After,” until a group of fed-up villains reverse the clock to before “Once Upon a Time,” mixing up their fairy tales and others in the process! This time-traveling tale is packed with laughs and unexpected intrigue. In this episode we talk to the show's director, CP Associate Artistic Director, Tyler Rinne. This show runs Nov. 11-13. Tickets available by calling 402-228-1801 or on our website: www.beatricecommunityplayers.com

FOUR OLD BROADS Fans of The Golden Girls will fall for this comedy about a colorful group of assisted living residents who are desperately trying to plan a Sassy Seniors Cruise vacation, but keep getting sidetracked by sinister nurses, retired Elvis impersonators, and the weekly BINGO game. This episode features an interview with Grace Woebbecke who plays Ruby Sue in the show, and she's also our Patron Services Manager. Our production runs Oct. 14-16, 21-23, 2022. Tickets available at 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/tickets

ORDINARY DAYS We open our 22-23 regular season with the musical ORDINARY DAYS. This extended episode features a interview with the show's composer, Adam Gwon! We talk about the show, his career, creating new musical theatre works, Audra McDonald and a lot more. Our production runs Sept. 9-11, 16-18, 2022. Tickets available at 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/tickets Learn more about Adam Gwon and his work at www.adamgwon.com

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN JR Our 2022 Stars of Summer production featuring a cast of 40 young actors from throughout Southeast Nebraska. Adapted from the classic movie musical, this show is full of great music and dancing. Running July 21-24, 2022. Tickets available at 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/tickets

DESPERATE MEASURES 2021-2022 Season closing musical comedy. Johnny Blood's life is on the line, so he's put his fate in the hands of a mysterious sheriff, an eccentric priest, a saloon girl gone good, and a nun that's out of the habit. They have until the sun sets to pull off the greatest caper this side of the Mason-Dixon, or Johnny will be left hangin' in this brand-new musical comedy! Running June 10-12, 17-19, 2022. Tickets available at 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/tickets

CHARLOTTE'S WEB When she learns that a young pig's days are numbered, a literate spider hatches a web-writing plan to prove Wilbur's worth as “some pig,” hopefully saving him from the butcher's block and winning him a blue ribbon at the fair. In this episode we talk to the show's director, Tyler Rinne, about the production and look back and forward to Stage Door programs Show dates: April 29-May 1. Tickets available by calling the box office 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/tickets.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS All for one, and one for all, in this fun and action-packed Ken Ludwig adaption of the classic novel "The Three Musketeers". In this episode we talk to the show's director and fight choreographer, John Marinovich about what it takes to bring all the action and sword play to life. THE THREE MUSKETEERS runs March 25-27 and April 1-3, 2022. Tickets available by calling 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/tickets

CLUE ON STAGE it's a dark and stormy night - that will be full of laughs and fun with "Clue On Stage". This episode we talk with the show's director Tyler Rinne about the show, how it compares to the film, and other inspirations for our production. "Clue On Stage" runs Feb. 11-13, 18-20. Tickets available by calling 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/tickets.

Elf The Musical CP rings in the holidays with this fun musical version of the film favorite. In this episode we talk to the show's director Missy Marlatt about bringing this delightful production to the stage. ELF THE MUSICAL runs Dec. 3-5, 9-12.

FOREST PATHS We go down the dark and mysterious path to discuss our fall Acting Up production of "Forest Paths" an original show written by CP Associate Artistic Director Tyler Rinne that features 13 creepy tales. The show runs Nov. 12-14. Tickets available online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com or calling the box office 402-228-1801.

Popcorn Falls Desperate to save their small town from being turned into a sewage treatment plant, two guys will do anything, including putting on play. This fun comedy run Oct. 15-17, 22-24. Featured in this episode, an interview with both cast members - Tyler Rinne and Brandon Clark.

MAMMA MIA! It's the long-planned, and much COVID-delayed production of the ABBA musical, "Mamma Mia" running Sept. 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 2021. In this episode we talk with Colleen Bade who plays Donna Sheridan.

DISNEY'S FROZEN JR We kick off our first show of the 2021-2022 lineup (and our third season of podcasts) with our Stars of Summer youth production of FROZEN JR an adaption of the popular animated film. In this episode we talk to two of the young actors playing Anna and Elsa, and visit with the show's director Tyler Rinne. DISNEY'S FROZEN JR runs July 22-25.

Love, Linda This unique 1-woman musical explores the relationship between Cole Porter and his wife Linda featuring more than 15 classic and little known Porter tunes. The show runs May 20-23. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

12 Incompetent Jurors We talk to Rachele Stoops who directs the wacky parody "12 Incompetent Jurors" the final show in our Readers Threeatre special series. The show performs live March 26 and will stream on demand April 2-4. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

Stuart Little We highlight the second of trio of staged readings included in our READERS THREEATRE series, STUART LITTLE. In this episode we chat with the show's director, CP Associate Artistic Director Tyler Rinne. Live in-person performance Friday, March 5. On demand streaming March 12-14. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

THE LAST ROMANCE We highlight the first of trio of staged readings included in our READERS THREEATRE series, THE LAST ROMANCE. In this episode we chat with the show's director Fly Jamerson. Live in-person performance Friday, Feb. 19. On demand streaming Feb. 26-28. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

Say Goodnight Gracie We talk with Bruce Hahn who plays George Burns in our production of the 1-man show SAY GOODNIGHT GRACIE. This show was originally scheduled for November, but was rescheduled to Jan. due to spiking COVID-19 cases in the area at the time. The show runs for just one weekend, Jan. 7-10. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

Creating Opportunities This special episode looks back at two ways CP impacted our community despite the challenges of 2020. We revisit interviews with Carla Loemker, and Noah and Ariason Snurr who share how their involvement with the theatre impacted their lives. This episode is part of our year-end giving campaign to make sure CP is well positioned to start 2021 strong and come back at full strength once the pandemic has subsided. Make a donation to the theatre by visiting out website www.beatricecommunityplayers.com and clicking the donate button. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

Just in time for Halloween we bring you MURDERERS a dark comedy about three killers at a Florida retirement community. This show features just three actors and they present their stories as three separate monologues. In this episode we talk to all three actors about what it's like to perform in this type of show and some of the killer laughs in store for this production that is part "Golden Girls" and part "Murder She Wrote". MURDERERS runs live at CP Oct. 23-25 and Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Streaming tickets will also be available Oct. 27-Nov. 1 for you watch the show from the comfort of your home. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

We are officially opening the 2020-2021 Season with the wonderful play SILENT SKY. In this episode we talk about some of the fascinating real-life events and people the play is based on. We also go "on location" for the second half of the podcast and visit with Megan Sothan from the Gage County Museum and learn about their special women's suffrage exhibit and how it ties into some of the themes of SILENT SKY. Live in-person performances are Sept. 11-13, 18-20. The show will be available for streaming Sept. 15-20. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

We are back with a live in-person production! THE OUTRAGEOUS ADVENTURES OF SHELDON & MRS LEVINE is a special two person comedy that eases CP back into production after our stage has been dark for nearly six months. Learn about the show, and why it was selected as a special event. The show runs Aug. 7-9, 14-16 in person at the theatre, and will be available for streaming Aug. 10-16. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

In our "Hold Please" series finale we visit with Jeff Porter who on July 11 will be doing a charity run to support Community Players. Jeff talks about what inspired him to start this fundraiser, his history with the theatre, and how important the organization is for the community. We also discuss the end of the "Hold Please" mini-series and what's next at CP. Contribute to Jeff's 50K charity run at: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/jeffsrunforthetheatre/jeffporter12 Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

June is wedding season and this week we have a double wedding! Well not really. But we do talk with two couples who can trace their relationships to being involved at Community Players. First we talk with staff members Tyler and Elena Rinne who are celebrating their anniversary this week. Then we talk with Noah Snurr and Ariason James who were actually supposed to be getting married AT the theatre this weekend! Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

This week we tackle our most epic interview yet. We have six guests all at once as the Frahm family talks about some of their involvement with CP over the years, how the arts are an essential part of their lives, and what the theatre has meant to them as a family. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

After taking a week off we are back with a new episode. This week we chat with Megan Decker whose experiences at CP helped inspire her career as a performer and educator.Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

We are temporarily back with a regular episode! We preview the special pay-per-view event DINOSAUR VACATION. This "dramatic" reading is written and performed by CP Associate Artistic Director Tyler Rinne. The show goes live on Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m.Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

This week we escape to a tropical paradise, at least our ears do, as we visit with Phill Russell. Phill joins us all the way from Hilo, Hawaii to talk about how much CP meant to him growing up in Beatrice, and how he's continued to stay active in the arts. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

This week's guest is no stranger to being in front of a microphone. Dick Terhune was a founding member of Community Players, but has gone on to perform on stage in many places and a wide variety of roles, but he is also a very accomplished voice over artist, whose work we have no doubt you’ve heard. We talk about theatre, voice over work, and the Transformers. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

This week we talk with past Artistic Director Marya Lucca-Thyberg, we find out some of her fondest memories of working at CP, what she is up to now, and happens when you put two CP artistic directors on a podcast and tell them to chat. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

This week's "Hold Please" mini-series episode features a conversation with Curtis Reynolds. Curtis literally grew up in the theatre, and is an example of making a career in the arts after being inspired as a youth. He talks about where his life has taken him since CP, and remembers some of his experiences here as well. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

This week's "Hold Please" mini-series episode features a conversation with Jan and Elizabeth Claassen. They are an example of a family's multi-generational involvement with the organization, and even though neither still lives in the area, they still are finding ways to support the organization. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

We're launching a special podcast mini-series called "Hold Please." While we're waiting to get productions going again we're reaching out to past players from around the country and asking them to share their memories and experiences. In our first episode we sit down with Terry Terhune, who was the first president of the theatre's board of directors. He shares how the theatre got started in the 1970s and his excitement for our future. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

It's our first full episode! We talk about the production of "Shipwrecked! An Entertainment The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told by Himself" by Donald Margulies. Our guest is Tyler Rinne, CP Associate Artistic Director, who directed this production. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Community Players is launching a pre-show podcast. Giving you background information about upcoming shows, hearing from directors/designers, and making you the smartest person in your row when you go to the theatre. Music - "Coffee" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.