Podcasts about Community theatre

"Omigod You Guys!" The Elkhorn Community Theatre presets "Legally Blonde The Musical" as their summer musical at the Elkhorn High School, beginning June 19th until June 28th!  We spoke with Noelani Howland, who plays the confident, queen of comebacks and forever positive, Elle Wood, along with her antagonist character Professor Callahan, played by Keaton Kreikemeier.  We had a delightful conversation about making this fun production - the cast, music, dancing, costumes, and even the dogs are something you'll not want to miss hearing about.  Find out all about it here! "Legally Blonde The Musical" is based on the 2001 hit film, and opened at the Palace Theatre on Broadway on April 29, 2007.  It ran until October 19, 2008.  Though it didn't win any awards, it was celebrated with seven Tony Nominations and a Drama Desk Award Nomination. ELKHORN COMMUNITY THEATRE CONTACT INFO Website and Tickets:  https://elkhorncommunitytheatre.org/ Performance Dates: June 19-21 & 26-28 Elkhorn High School, 1401 Veterans Drive, Elkhorn, NE   HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

Shantelia Sauer-Dunn and Evie from MACT stopped by the Front Porch.

Send us Fan MailTheatre Critic Rachel Wagner recently watched her 700th theatre production since COVID-19 began, and she shares her favorite 20 shows, along with thoughts on many of the others.onstageblog.comfacebook.com/onstageblogtwitter.com/onstagebloginstagram.com/onstagebloghttps://www.youtube.com/@onstageblog8213

On this Make A Difference Minute, we're highlighting how local people in Russellville, Alabama are coming together to help revive community theatre at the historic Historic Roxy Theatre through the upcoming production of Murder in the Magnolias. More than just a play, this effort is about neighbors volunteering their time, building friendships, stepping outside their comfort zones, and creating something positive for families to enjoy together. It's a reminder that strong communities are built when people choose to participate, encourage one another, and support local efforts that bring people together. This MADM is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan D. Mitchell, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

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Jeff Leiker with eagle radio chats with cast members Jerri Leiker and Linda Becker, along with writer, director, and HCT board member, Bill Gasper

Memphremagog Community Theatre, whose members come from Canada and the United States, held a kick-off event recently at a venue that straddles the international border.

George Thomas Hazleton – September 27, 1942 to March 14, 2006 Start Name Artist Album Year Comments I May Be Wrong (But I Think You're Wonderful) Tom Hazleton From The Avenue San Francisco [ASP-101] 1966 3-16 Wurlitzer, Avenue Theatre, San Francisco, CA; from the State Lake Theatre, Chicago, IL. Now in private residence Ft. Myers, FL 2:17 Winchester Cathedral Tom Hazleton Concert: Radio City Music Hall 1973-05-20 1973 4-58 Wurlitzer, Radio City Music Hall, New York; NYTOS Chapter concert 7:36 The Sting (The Entertainer) Tom Hazleton Alive & Well At Pizza & Pipes [Stereo Records APS-102] 4-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Redwood City, CA 12:00 Announcement by Tom Tom Hazleton Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne 1978-07-23 1978 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia You Light Up My Life Tom Hazleton Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne 1978-07-23 1978 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia 15:51 Variations on Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz Tom Hazleton Concert: Pasadena Civic Dedication 1980-04-23 1980 5-28 Moller, Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA 20:51 Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Tom Hazleton ATOS 1985 Chicago 1985 6-51 Barton, Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IL 25:06 I've Got A Crush On You Tom Hazleton The Alabama Wurlitzer At Its Best [Alabama Chapter 2-CD] 1986 4-20 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; CD set released in 2016 29:33 Don't Be That Way Tom Hazleton South Bank Stateswise [COS Cassette SBW401] 1988 4-23 Wurlitzer, South Bank University, London (ex Trocadero, Elephant & Castle) 32:21 Honeysuckle Rose Trio Con Brio Not Just Another Organ Recording 1992 4-51 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder Restaurant, Portland, OR; 4m Collins Memorial Pipe Organ, First United Methodist Church, Portland, OR; Rodgers 945, C445 and C-100 36:23 My Heart Belongs To Daddy Tom Hazleton A Little Bit Of This And A Little Bit Of That [DTOS 301] 1993 3-43 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE 39:36 Announcement by Tom Tom Hazleton ATOS 1994 Regional Buffalo 1994 4-28 Wurlitzer, Shea's Buffalo Theatre, NY; 18 September 1994 Unforgettable Tom Hazleton ATOS 1994 Regional Buffalo 1994 4-28 Wurlitzer, Shea's Buffalo Theatre, NY; 18 September 1994 44:54 You, You, You Tom Hazleton ATOS 1998 San Francisco - Stanford Theatre 1998-07-05 1998 3-21 Wurlitzer, Stanford Theatre, Palo Alto, CA 48:34 Rustic March (Marche Champêtre) Tom Hazleton Scotty's Castle Organ Music 2002 3-15 Welte, Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, CA 51:54 Show Me The Way To Go Home Tom Hazleton Just A Bird's-eye View [Allen Organ CD] 2002 3-11 Allen Renaissance (R-311), Octave Hall, Allen Organ Company, Macungie, PA 55:14 I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan Tom Hazleton The Paramount Days Signature Series 2003 4-50 Wurlitzer, Bay Theatre, Seal Beach, CA 57:49 There's No Business Like Show Business Tom Hazleton The Concert Experience [NORCAL 2-CD] 2005 4-36 Wurlitzer, Community Theatre, Berkeley, CA: concert November 13, 2005

In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, producer Steve Bass talks about his upcoming production of Hee Haw at The Stage On Main in Ripley, Mississippi. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You'll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you'll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.     Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock'n'Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin' Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America's favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi's rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.   Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion     All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC      

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know.Judy talks with the cast of CTP's Spring Production-the madcap “American History in 60”.  We talk about this unique play, along with the busy lives of actors in community theatre.  American History in 60 - performed by the Community Theatre PlayersVenue - Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202Dates - Fri. April 11, Sat. April 12, 7:30 pm, Sun. April 13, 3:30 pmFri. April 17, Sat. April 18, 7:30 pm$12 adults  $5 kidsTIckets at https://bactp.seatyourself.bizCash at doorCTP website:  bactp.com   

On this week's show, we pick over the ashes of the 2026 Academy Awards and ask, why are they so boring? Also Oscar-related, we review the new French animation Arco, which was competing in those awards, but left empty-handed, losing to Netflix sensation KPop Demon Hunters. Did voters make the right call? We also review the curious Polish-British confinement thriller The Good Boy, starring Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough. And finally, we take a look at three films screening in Glasgow Short Film Festival's Scottish Competition – an experimental animation (Existential Greg), a poetic documentary (Community Theatre) and an intimate drama (Monogamy) – to get a flavour of the work being made on Scotland's lively short film scene.  TIMESTAMPS: Oscar debrief (1:22) Arco review (14:28) The Good Boy review (26:41) Glasgow Short Film Festival taster: three Scottish shorts (39:29) If you like The Cineskinny, tell your pals! Leave us a five-star review! Share the episode on socials! Follow us on Instagram @thecineskinny, email us at cineskinny@theskinny.co.uk Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod  (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool) License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-

Send a textRachel Wagner and Jacklyn Collier break down the best shows for community theatres to produce, whether your company leans more toward strong vocalists or talented dancers. They also discuss the riskier musicals that can be difficult for community theatres to pull off—and why some titles might be better left off your season lineup.onstageblog.comfacebook.com/onstageblogtwitter.com/onstagebloginstagram.com/onstagebloghttps://www.youtube.com/@onstageblog8213

Meet the author of the Branch County Community Theatre Robert J. Pickering-J.R. Colbeck Award for Playwrighting Excellence winner for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke with Executive Director Jeff Dunn and Director of Programming and Education Andrea Bingham about the upcoming shows and events at the theatre. 

Taylor is the director of the Plainview Community Theatre. Learn more about their upcoming Production of James and the Giant Peach!

Neil Simon's The Odd Couple is back on stage at Oregon Community Theatre, and this episode brings together the two directors making it happen. We're joined by Nancy Wright and Tony Esposito to talk about directing the female and male versions of this iconic comedy, what makes the story endure, and how each production brings its own energy, rhythm, and laughs to the stage.⁣⁣The Odd Couple runs February 13–15 and February 20–22, 2026, and audiences can experience both versions during the run. Whether you're a longtime theatre fan or just love smart comedy, this conversation is a great way to get excited for a classic done two different ways.⁣⁣Tickets: https://octshows.org/2026-winter-the-odd-couple/⁣

In the season 3 debut episode, Rachel and Jax examine the show selections community theatres nationwide for 2026 and grade each theatre's announced season based on show quality, diversity, entertainment factor, and more! Listen to the episode here or watch on YouTube @onstageblog8213. onstageblog.comfacebook.com/onstageblogtwitter.com/onstagebloginstagram.com/onstagebloghttps://www.youtube.com/@onstageblog8213

The Rexburg Community Theatre is putting on their annual presentation of “A Christmas Carol” this week at Madison Jr High from Thursday-Saturday. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/rexburg-community-theatre-presents-a-christmas-carol

We spoke to Director, Gary Bosanek and Hannah Goodrich, Actor (Esther) about their Christmas musical production "Meet Me In St. Louis" at the Hoff Center at Pottawattamie Arts/Culture Entertainment, produced by Chanticleer Community Theater!  This musical production promises familiar old standards, music, dancing, a live orchestra and beautiful costumes.  With a cast of all ages, together they bring the magic of all four seasons with the Smith Family.   "Meet Me In St. Louis" began as a book written by Sally Nelson in 1942.  It was developed into a film in 1944 and Judy Garland played the leading lady, Esther.  It was then made for TV in 1959 and again in 1966.  And in 1989 it became a Broadway Musical and closed in 1990 after 252 performances.   Join us for a delightful conversation about this nostalgic classic!  Get your tickets today! CONTACT INFO: Chanticleer Community Theater at the Hoff Center at the Pottawattamie Arts/Culture Entertainment Center   Tickets & Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/theater/chanticleer-community-theater HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Please share, follow us on social media and subscribe!

Ravenscroft @ Whittier Community Theatre - 7.8 out of 10! Above Average! Nov 7 - 22, 2025. www.latheatrebites.com

Shauntelia Sauer-Dunn stops by the Front Porch to discuss the MACT fundraiser on November 14th at Sapsucker Farms.

om heartwarming classics to bold modern storytelling, FCT celebrates seven decades of local theatre magic.Fremont Community Theatre is stepping into its 70th year with a season that honors the past while embracing fresh, exciting performances for a new generation of theatre lovers. The celebration kicked off with Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair this September, a feel-good musical that set the tone for what's to come.Up next, audiences can look forward to the larger-than-life fun of Shrek The Musical in December 2025, the spine-chilling suspense of Misery in January 2026, and the deeply moving Tony Award-winning Fun Home in March 2026.This milestone season is more than a collection of shows, it's a tribute to the community, creativity, and countless volunteers who've kept Fremont's stage lights shining for 70 years. Whether you're a longtime patron or new to FCT, this is one anniversary season you won't want to miss.https://fremontcommunitytheatre.org/shows/

The New York Times bestselling author and beloved actor from the sitcom Taxi, Marilu Henner delivers an intimate account of how she and her husband stood together and triumphed.After they'd been dating only a short while, and as they were falling madly in love, Marilu Henner and Michael Brown were hit with the ultimate bad news: Michael was diagnosed with cancer. Refusing traditional care, they pieced together a personal and holistic view on battling his cancer, all while forging an unbreakable bond.In this moving and informative book, Marilu pulls back the curtain on how they dealt with the blow. She relates her holistic perspective on health—including the superfoods, exercises, and immunotherapy they used to fight back—and why a diagnosis doesn't have to be the end of romance or of a happy and fulfilling life. Takeaways, tips, and practical advice make this a useful guide for anyone working to sustain a relationship through the adversity of disease.Written with an engaging voice, a sense of humor, and life-changing wisdom, Changing Normal is a personal and touching look at how Marilu and Michael faced down a cancer diagnosis and came out the other side happier, healthier, and more in love than ever.MARILU HENNER BIO (FROM BIOGRAPHY.COM)Actress and author Marilu Henner was born Mary Lucy Pudlowski on April 6, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois. The third of six children, she attended the University of Chicago for three years, before deciding to wholeheartedly pursue an acting career. Billed as Marilu Henner, she originated the supporting role of Marty in the musical Grease at the University of Chicago's Community Theatre.Henner dropped out of school in 1972, in order to travel with the national company of Grease, at which time she carried on a highly publicized romance with co-star John Travolta. In 1976, she moved to New York, landing her first Broadway role in Over Here! Following a handful of forgettable stage performances, Henner made her cinematic debut as a stripper in the 1977 sleeper Between the Lines.In 1978, Henner landed the breakthrough role of her career on a new sitcom called Taxi. As single mother Elaine O'Connor-Nardo, she sought to gain entry to the exclusive professional and social circles of the fine arts world, while holding down a job as a cab driver and fending off the advances of her dispatcher, played by Danny DeVito. The popular show, which also starred Judd Hirsch and Tony Danza, aired for five seasons.A handful of film roles followed, including parts in Blake Edward's farce The Man Who Loved Women (1983), which starred Burt Reynolds, Kim Basinger and Julie Andrews, and the gangster spoof Johnny Dangerously (1984), with Michael Keaton. Over the next few years, Henner's body of work ranged from disappointing films like 1985's Perfect (which paired her with former beau John Travolta) to well-received comedies like L.A. Story (1991), starring Steve Martin and Patrick Stewart.In 1990, Henner found renewed TV success on the sitcom Evening Shade. She enjoyed a four-year run in her role as Ava Evans Newton, the wife of a high school athletics coach played by Burt Reynolds. In 1994, Henner hosted her own short-lived daily talk show, Marilu. Later that year, she published a revealing autobiography, By All Means Keep on Moving, in which she candidly discussed her sexual exploits with many of her Taxi co-stars, including Tony Danza and Judd Hirsch.In 1999, Henner played herself in the critically acclaimed film Man on the Moon, which documented the life of former Taxi cast member and famed comedian Andy Kaufman. She returned to the stage in 2000, headlining a national tour of the revival of Annie Get Your Gun.Henner has also ventured out into the realm of reality television. She served as host of the PBS series America's Ballroom Challenge (2006-09) and she competed in the first celebrity edition of Donald Trump's The Apprentice, aptly named Celebrity Apprentice, in 2008. She made it to Week 8 of the competition before getting fired, losing the chance to win the total prize for her charity, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.She returned in 2013 for All-Star Celebrity Apprentice, competing against the likes of Lil Jon, Trace Adkins and Dennis Rodman, among others. Although she lost yet again, she was able to last through Week 10 of the competition. During her second appearance on the show, Henner competed for The Alzheimer's Association.Henner has written and co-authored several books, including one on child rearing titled I Refuse to Raise a Brat: Straightforward Advice on Parenting in an Age of Overindulgence (1999). In addition, she has published two best-selling guides on health and beauty—The 30 Day Total Health Makeover (1999) and Healthy Life in the Kitchen (2000). Henner has also published several other books about health and fitness, including 2002's Healthy Holidays and 2012's Total Health Makeover, and has offered online classes to support her total health makeover program. Outside of her bestselling books, she has taken her stance on leading a healthy lifestyle to both the government and the classroom.Henner presented Congress with a dietary plan for children as part of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act of 2010. She has also spoken at various schools and organizations, encouraging others to speak out to the government against unhealthy living and eating habits. After the release of Total Health Makeover, Henner went on a book tour and appeared on several talk shows, including The View and Good Morning America, to further promote her healthy lifestyle lessons.In December 2010, Henner revealed that she had highly superior autobiographical memory (HSAM) during a segment on 60 Minutes. The condition, also known as Hyperthymesia, allows her to recall very specific moments in her life. She went on to talk about HSAM on several programs, showing off her hidden talent."You say April 3, 1992, and all of a sudden the whole week starts presenting itself to me," she told CBS. "That was a Friday and I was in New York, actually. Early that week I had won $1,760 at a winner-take-all Academy Awards pool. It was a clean sweep of the Oscars, Silence Of The Lambs, Jodie Foster."Neurobiologist James McGaugh began studying Henner's case of HSAM, along with others who have the same unusual memory patterns, in November 2009. The results were used in the television series Unforgettable for the character of Carrie Wells, a character inspired by Henner and played by Poppy Montgomery.In 1980, Henner wed Frederic Forrest; the couple divorced in 1982. She has two sons, Nicholas and Joseph, with her second husband, director/producer Robert Lieberman. The couple filed for divorce in June 2001. In December 2006, Henner wed Michael Brown, whom she had known in college.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know.Learn all about this zany one act play that gives you a crash course on all of Jane Austen's most memorable novels.  Has it been awhile since you read any Jane Austen novels or seen one of the movies?  No problem - this episode talks about this unique take on Jane Austen with the fun that the Community Theatre Players always provide.  Websitewww.bactp.comShow dates:October 17-18, 24-25 @7:30 pm (Friday, Saturday)October 19 @ 3:30 pm (Sunday matinee)Fellowship Hall - Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon7501 Church AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15202

Leapin' Lizards!  There is a cast of over 60+ kids that are ready to entertain you with "Annie, Jr."! Chanticleer Community Theatre at PACE (Pottawattamie Arts Culture and Entertainment) has put together a talented cast - and a real-live dog - for this fun musical! We talked with Addison Mathie, Isaac Butts, Anna Larsen, Carrington Newlon and Emmalin Newlon about how much fun they are having, and how much they want to show you how hard they have worked at this wonderful show. Annie, Jr. is a shortened version for kids of the musical, Annie.  The original musical opened on Broadway in 1977 and ran for six years. It also won seven Tony Awards and has had two revivals.   Chanticleer Community Theatre and Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment (PACE):  Tickets & Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/ Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center: 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA. LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Like what we do?  You can buy us a cuppa at: https://ko-fi.com/platteriverbard. Please find us and Subscribe!

Happy Friday! Here's a quick look at our top local stories for Friday, Aug. 22. Find the complete articles and much more in today's print edition and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

Emma & Katie are joined by Kate and Kevin from the Horrorwood podcast to talk about the classic 1936 screwball comedy My Man Godfrey, and also the politics of killing bugs, Equity auditions, sanitization in Community Theatre, The Great Depression, Nicky and Paris Hilton, Rotten Tomatoes, RIP This Guy, and the disparity of the social classes in the 1930s.Cut from this episode : Emma massively spoiling The Last of Us. So, dodged a bullet there.Thanks so much to Kate & Kevin! You should listen to their podcast, and support their Patreon!And catch us tomorrow on their show, as they tell us all about the tragic lives of William Powell and Carole Lombard, the two leads from this film!

WBZ NewsRadio's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Annnnnnnnnd WE'RE BACK! And what a triumphant return it is! In this ogre-sized episode, your favorite former-puppeteers-turned-podcast-hosts dive headlong into the swampy world of Shrek the Musical—because nothing says "puppetry" like a talking gingerbread man and a 25-foot-long fire-breathing dragon.This week, the lads welcome not one but two fairy-tale royalty guests Jack O'Connell the director of Shrek the Musical at the Elkhorn Community Theatre and the show's puppet designer and builder (aka the wizard behind the curtain) our very own K. WILLIAM SMITH. Together, they spill the glitter—and the hot glue—on bringing beloved animated characters to life on stage, the challenge of making a dragon fly without setting fire to the rigging, and why your local barber is probably your best and most valuable resource.Expect backstage stories, unexpected mishaps, and insights into how Theatre magic is stitched, sculpted, and zip-tied into place. It's a tale as old as time... if time wore felt and was operated with rods.Grab your gumdrop buttons and tune in—because in this episode, Shrek gets real.Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

Host: Haley Van Camp Guest: Gabe Gallegos Air date: Jul 28, 2025

Rachel and Jax examine the show selections of 33 community theatres nationwide for the 2025-2026 season and grade each theatre's announced season based on show quality, diversity, entertainment factor, and more! Listen to the episode here or watch on YouTube, where Rachel shares her PowerPoint on all 33 seasons discussed!onstageblog.comfacebook.com/onstageblogtwitter.com/onstagebloginstagram.com/onstagebloghttps://www.youtube.com/@onstageblog8213

We had an awesome time chatting with Carly Frolio and Nick Knipe — the two stars playing the love-struck small-town girl and city boy in the upcoming production of Rock of Ages! And we also spoke to their Director, Jeff Garst.  This is a high-energy, nostalgic 80's musical, with comedy, romance, totally rad costumes, big hair, as well as all the 80's hits!  "Rock of Ages" premiered in 2005 in LA and Las Vegas 2006.  It then went Off-Broadway in 2008, and finally premiered on Broadway in 2009 until 2015.  In 2012 it also became a musical.  Book was written by Chris D'Arienzo. RALSTON COMMUNITY THEATRE Tickets and Website: https://ralstoncommunitytheatre.org/ Venue will be located at:  Stocks n Bonds, 8528 Park Dr, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!   ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

Rexburg Community Theatre is ready to share the beloved story of “Mary Poppins” with the community. Director Ann Cluff, and actors, Malia Lawrence and Parker Morgan, share how they've prepared for the upcoming production and why community members should come see it. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/rexburg-community-theatre-presents-mary-poppins

It's going to be a Shrek-tastic Summer at Elkhorn Community Theatre! What's summer without a fun musical full of magic, music, and a whole lot of ogre-sized fun? Get ready for laughs, love, and larger-than-life characters as Elkhorn Community Theatre proudly presents Shrek the Musical! With a cast of 64 talented performers, this family-friendly production promises to lift your spirits and steal your heart. We had the chance to catch up with Co-Directors Jessica Pulte and Jack O'Connell, along with stars: John Celesky as the lovable Shrek, Hunter Sieckmeyer as the comically villainous Lord Farquaad, and Elliot Brummond as the hilarious Donkey! Whether you're young, young-at-heart, or just a big fan of fairy tales with a twist, come join us for an unforgettable musical adventure. Don't miss your chance to experience this Shrek-tacular show! Grab your tickets now and let your summer start with a roar! Shrek the Musical is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori, Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. It is based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, along with elements of its sequels: Shrek 2, Shrek Forever After and William Steig's 1990 book Shrek.  The original Broadway production opened in December 2008 and ran until January 2010. It toured from 2010 to 2013.  It had several nominations and wins for a Tony, Drama Desk Award, as well as the Tony and Laurence Oliver Award. ELKHORN COMMUNITY THEATRE CONTACT INFO Website and Tickets:  https://elkhorncommunitytheatre.org/ ASL Performance:  June 29th at 2pm Performance Dates: June 20-22 & 27-29 Summer Camp for Kids Grade 3 through 8 - Performance of Shrek for Kids, (free) June 27th. Elkhorn South High School, 20303 Blue Sage Pkwy, Omaha, NE LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST  Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts.  We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa.  Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

Niko Stratis discusses her wonderful new memoir-in-essays, The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman, moving to Toronto by driving across Canada with a cat, Bruce Springsteen and fluid masculinity in rock, the ingenious, inspiring writings of Hanif Abdurraqib, living up to what we think our parents' expectations of us are and honing a work ethic, love and addiction, Jon-Rae Fletcher and Kurt Cobain, physical torment and transness, Courtney Barnett and the Burning Hell, Richard Laviolette and the Community Theatre project, upcoming reading events, other future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. This one is fine, but please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks!Related episodes/links:Ep. #957: The Burning HellEp. #911: Richard Laviolette's ‘All Wild Things Are Shy'Ep. #883: Steven HydenEp. #857: Michael FeuerstackEp. #812: Michael Azerrad on ‘The Amplified Come As You Are – The Story of Nirvana'Ep. #682: Steven LambkeEp. #406: Courtney BarnettJon-Rae and the River - Smells Like Holy SpiritSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding Authentic Branding with Julie Nemitz   Episode #155   Welcome back to The Creative Soulpreneur. In today's episode, we reconnect with an extraordinary guest, Julie Nimitz. Julie's journey from a theater kid in Michigan, mentored by influential figures and inspired by a vibrant local theater scene, has taken her through a compelling career in corporate marketing. She merged her love for theater and her expertise in marketing to help small theaters amplify their stories in innovative ways. Now, Julie's entrepreneurial spirit and fearless nature have led her to work with individual artists, guiding them to authentically market themselves and their creative endeavors. Join us as we explore Julie's inspiring path, her transformational pivot from corporate to self-driven success, and her passion for making a meaningful impact in the arts community. This episode is packed with insights on blending creativity with strategy to leave a lasting legacy in the world of arts and theater.   Takeaways: Embrace the Pivot: Julie transitioned from a career in theater to corporate marketing, eventually founding the Theater Marketing Lab and Broad Impact Network. Her journey emphasizes the importance of fearlessly trying new things and pivoting when necessary. Personal Branding Matters: Both Julie and Nick highlight the importance of personal branding for artists and entrepreneurs. Knowing and authentically presenting who you are can open doors and create meaningful connections. Building Community for Impact: Julie's vision for the Broad Impact Network focuses on empowering female artists and advocates to create together and drive social change. This initiative underscores the power of community in making a difference.   Julie Website For Women in the Arts: Broad Impact Network   Julie Nemitz is a marketing mastermind who's shaking things up in the world of the performing arts. She is the founder of Theatre Marketing Lab, a consultancy dedicated to helping thousands of theatre artists and organizations grow audiences and amplify their work in the digital space –with a big dose of content marketing magic and a whole lot ofinnovative brand strategy. Julie is passionate about working with theatremakers, coaching them to harness the power of the internet to build brands. Since 2019, over 2,800 theaters have benefitted from training with the Theatre Marketing Lab where theatermakers can take self-guided training, group coaching sessions or collaborate one-on-one with Julie. Her signature programs Sell The Show! and Merrily We Roll Out: The Season Reveal Launch Plan have impacted local theatre marketing strategies from Glasgow to Melbourne and everywhere in between. Julie's newest project, Broad Impact Network, will launch in 2025. The program is a membership-based platform and community for women passionate about entertainment and the creative arts. Whether they are active contributors to the industry or avid supporters, Broad Impact Network empowers its members to celebrate, support, and shape the future of the arts. Our mission is to build a robust and engaged community of women who actively support female-identifying artists, advocate for freedom of artistic expression, and provide funding for women-led film, television, music, and theatre projects. Through community-driven initiatives—such as the Broad Impact Grant Program, in-person events Broads Night Out and Broads Night In, and a gamified engagement system—members wield their collective influence to amplify and celebrate women in the arts. Prior to the launch of Theatre Marketing Lab in 2019, Julie had a nearly fifteen-year career in sales and marketing with some of the top publishers and media companies, including Playbill, People Magazine, Meredith Dash Dot/Parents.com, and ScholasticPublishers. As a Vice President of Partnership Marketing at Triad Retail Media, she led her team to develop award-winning e-commerce content for Walmart.com. Julie travels the country (and the internet) speaking about marketing and the theatre industry for organizations such as the American Association of Community Theatre and The National Presenters Association and on numerous podcasts. She is also adjunct faculty at Western Michigan University, teaching Theatre Arts Marketing to the next generation of artists. In her spare time, Julie produces theatrical productions centered on the female experience including co-creating the original theatrical work “Does Anybody Have A Map? Motherhood In Stories and Song” which premiered in 2020 and moved into a social media content success story during the pandemic.   Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.  

 Into the Woods: Oregon Community Theatre's Enchanting Journey. Stage Door takes you deep Into the Woods with Oregon Community Theatre's magical production! We chat about the cast, the music, and the timeless themes of Sondheim's masterpiece. From beloved fairy tale characters to the show's emotional depth, we cover it all. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at a fantastic local production!

Send us a textWe are back with new events in the North Boros!  The Community Theatre Players will present the Noel Coward play, Hay Fever, March 28-29 and April 4-5 at 7:30 pm and a special Sunday matinee on March 30 at 3:30.  All performances will be at the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue, Ben Avon, 15202.In this episode, Judy talks with Hannah Dearborn, director of this production about  Hay Fever and the Community Theatre Players (CTP).Ticket information:Website - www.bactp.comFacebook - Community Theatre PlayersEnjoy the show!

On a Community Theatre edition of the OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast, Rachel and Jax sit down with OnStage Blog editor Chris Peterson to discusshow theatres can evolve in the wake of Trump's second term, how theatres should select shows for their seasons, important etiquette tips all performers should practice, and much more!onstageblog.comfacebook.com/onstageblogtwitter.com/onstagebloginstagram.com/onstagebloghttps://www.youtube.com/@onstageblog8213

Happy Friday, and happy Valentine's Day! Here's a look at our top local stories for February 14, 2025. Find the complete articles and much more in today's paper and our website, www.iolaregister.com. Thank you for listening local!

A successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged.