Theatre Forks

No, it's not a ghost, it's the return of the Theatre Forks podcast! Taking turns, Diana talks solo about life in New York and her top 5 theatre experiences since moving. Theatre mentioned in this episode:GGFCT: The Dark Heart of Poe, Frozen Jr., You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown: ggfct.comSLOC: Spring Awakening: sloctheater.org 

Comin' atcha from two different time zones, Theatre Forks returns! On this episode, Amy and Diana talk to the cast and creative team of Proof at the Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre about the reopening of the building, pants mishaps, and of course, Patti LuPone. Theatre mentioned in this episode:Proof at GGFCT,  now through Oct 23: ggfct.comAnnie at Empire Theatre Company, sold out through Oct 17The Importance of Being Earnest at UND,  Nov 11-20: burtness.und.eduI Scream Sundays at the Empire, starting Oct 24: empireartscenter.com

Amy & Diana sit down one more time in person before Diana's big move and discuss all her shows from the last three years. Fear not, Friends of the Pod, Theatre Forks will return!We also discuss GGFCT's recently unveiled 74th season! For more information: ggfct.com

Amy & Diana talk to actor and director Emily Wirkus about her return to Grand Forks, fulfilling dream roles, and hot audition tips.Theatre mentioned in this episode:Company at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.com

Amy and Diana talk to actor/choreographer/director and Friend of the Pod Casey Paradies about earning his MFA, working in the theatre, and Elaine Stritch stories. PLUS, we play Toot or Boot with your favorite musicals! Theatre mentioned in this episode:Grease at Fort Totten Little Theatre: forttottenlittletheatre.comThe Marvelous Wonderettes at Frost Fire Park: frostfirepark.orgA Midsummer Night's Dream at North Dakota Shakespeare: northdakotashakespeare.comCompany at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.comFrozen Jr. and Footloose at Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park: shtap.orgKids' camp at GGFCT: ggfct.com

Amy and Diana talk to UND's Costume Designer/Instructor Camilla Morrison about her newest project "Of The Earth: Stories of Women in North Dakota," face casting, and her polydactyl cat, Alexis Rose.Theatre mentioned in this episode:Grease at Fort Totten Little Theatre: forttottenlittletheatre.comThe Marvelous Wonderettes at Frost Fire Park: frostfirepark.orgA Midsummer Night's Dream at North Dakota Shakespeare: northdakotashakespeare.comCompany at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.comFrozen Jr. and Footloose at Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park: shtap.orgKids' camp at GGFCT: ggfct.com

Amy & Diana talk to playwright, lyricist, novelist and composer (of many things, including our theme song!) Connor Wielgosz about theatre summer camp, Airbnb adventures, and Connor's new musical making its world premiere at the Fire Hall Theatre, Fool's Gold.Theatre mentioned in this episode:Songs for A New World at UND: burtness.und.eduUrinetown at Central High School: spacompany.orgAnnie at NDSU: showare.ndsu.eduFool's Gold at GGFCT: ggfct.comCompany at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.com 

Amy & Diana talk to director Chris Berg about returning to the GGFCT for Ripcord, '70s musicals, and an all-white production of The Wiz. Featuring special guest stars Nessie & Olive! Bonus! In this episode, get a sneak preview of music from the new musical FOOL'S GOLD, premiering at the Fire Hall this spring!Local theatre coming up:GGFCT: RIPCORD, streaming March 24-Apr 3: GGFCT.comVideo auditions for FOOL'S GOLD are open until March 28: GGFCT.comUND: Songs For A New World, streaming April 15-17 & 22-24 - burtness.und.eduNDSU: Annie, streaming April 30-May 1 & May 6-9 - ndsu.showare.com

On this episode, Amy & Diana celebrate the short month of February and talk about shows that deserved a longer professional run! Does Diana talk about Spongebob again? Only time will tell. (Yes, she does.)Local theatre mentioned in this episode:1. Black History Month special at GGFCT (on now thru Feb 28): facebook.com/greatergrandforkscommunitytheatre2. Ripcord at GGFCT (March 24-Apr 3)3. Antigone at UND (Feb 23-27) burtness.und.edu4. Macbeth at NDSU (March 4-12) ndsu.showare.comNEW MERCH! Check it out! https://www.redbubble.com/people/theatreforkspod/explore?page=1&sortOrder=recent

Theatre Forks will be back soon! In the meantime, here's some theatre coming up in the Red River Valley.

Happy New Year, Forkies! Amy & Diana talk to former Empire Arts Center executive director and current Myra Foundation trustee and family farmer Emily Montgomery about running a theatre, giving out other people's money, and her upcoming site-specific production of Oklahoma! (Kidding! Or are we?)

In this very festive episode of Theatre Forks, Amy and Diana talk about their favorite holiday traditions, Fred Penner, and unlocking recovered memories. Don't forget to check out the following theatre coming up in Grand Forks:- GGFCT's Holiday Cabaret, on now through Dec 26: GGFCT.com- Empire Theatre Company's Virtual Holiday Fundraiser, on now through Dec 26: empireartscenter.com

Amy and Diana talk to actor, singer, and all-around beautiful human Gina Uhlir about her artist-in-residency, building character, and her "inevitable decay as a person." Don't forget to check out the following theatre coming up in North Dakota:- Steel Magnolias, Dec 1-12, at GGFCT: ggfct.com- GGFCT's Holiday Cabaret, Dec 18-26- Empire Theatre Company's holiday variety show, Dec 19-25: empireartscenter.com- FMCT's 10-Minute Plays, now through Dec 20: fmct.org- Dakota Stage's A Christmas Carol, now through Dec 13: dakotastageltd.com

Amy and Diana welcome the entire cast and crew of Steel Magnolias to the podcast in our first ever two-part episode! Our guests: Brenna Skallet, Kathy Coudle-King, AnneMarie Brack, Chris Stoner, Emily Johnson, Ruthie Pederson, and Amy Lyste. Part 1 aired last week and is available for listening now.

Amy and Diana welcome the entire cast and crew of Steel Magnolias to the podcast in our first ever two-part episode! Our guests: Brenna Skallet, Kathy Coudle-King, AnneMarie Brack, Chris Stoner, Emily Johnson, Ruthie Pederson, and Amy Lyste. Part 2 will air next week.

Happy Halloween, Forkies! Amy & Diana talk theatre ghost stories to celebrate the spooky season, including listener submissions, the story of Winnipeg's Walker Theatre, Amy's UND ghost stories, and favorite Broadway hauntings.

The Tonys are coming! The Tonys are coming! After a long wait, the 2020 Tony Award Nominations were announced, and we're talking favorites to win, strange categories or lack thereof, and read your Forks Friday submissions.

Amy and Diana talk to Rob Cooper and Kyle Mason from University of North Dakota's Theatre Arts Department about their new devised show, Once the World Stopped. We also discuss Halloween must-watches, our theatre crushes, and Rob's future drag career.

In our first-ever guest episode, Amy and Diana talk to Empire Arts Center Program Manager Maddie Sharpe about her theatre journey, her dream roles, and her deepest fears. (No, really.)

In the first ever episode of Theatre Forks, Amy and Diana introduce themselves and talk about how they got involved at the theatre, some of their favorite theatre experiences, and the importance of a very large scarf.