Platte River Bard Podcast

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Meet those who are shaping the Arts in the Platte River area and beyond! Join us for real and honest conversations about the work of Creatives and their contribution to the Arts!  Even if you are a theatre-goer, or an involved actor or staff of the performing arts, you will meet and learn from talented individuals in our area. If you like what you hear and would like to buy us a cuppa: Buy a Cuppa at Ko-Fi.

  1. 3d ago

    Voices in Alliance Presents "Last Summer at Bluefish Cove" by Jane Chambers

    Voices in Alliance (VIA Omaha) has put together a stellar cast of women in this well-received lesbian comedy-drama written by Jane Chambers.  The play premiered in 1980 at the Actors Playhouse in New York, and at the time was a new and meaningful way to show lesbian friendships and relationships.  We spoke to the entire cast, Amie James, Liza Barr, Addie Barnhart, Carrie Beth Strickrod, Heather Wilhelm, AJ Adhiambo, Mackenzie Zielke, and Rachel Lindsay and the results was a fun conversation about their role and their thoughts about this comedic and dramatic play. We also hear the dynamics between the actors and their characters and how they interact and had several laughs along the way! The play will be performed at the Bancroft Street Market  2702 S 10th St in Omaha, Nebraska. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.viaomaha.org/ Show Dates are Wednesday - Saturday from November 4-21.  Shows on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays are at 7pm, and Saturday shows are at 2pm.   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!     Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

  2. Sep 25

    Hey Stella - Mills Masquers is producing "A Streetcar Named Desire"!

    Opening October 2nd, Mills Masquers in Glenwood, IA opens "A Streetcar Named Desire", a 1947 Pulitzer Prize winning play by Tennessee Williams.  We spoke to Director, Ryan Fuller and Assistant Director Audrey Cosgrove, as well as one of the lead actresses, playing Blanche DuBois.  This hard-hitting classic drama is about illusion vs. reality, as well as old south vs. new south.   This is a classic play that is simply not done very often, so now your chance to come see it!  Tickets and Website: https://millsmasquers.com/  Dates: October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 MILLS MASQUERS THEATER COMPANY 56543 221st Street, Glenwood Iowa 51534   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!

  3. Sep 22

    "The Wizard of Oz" is off at Chanticleer Community Theatre at PACE Arts IA!

    We spoke to Dorothy, the Tinman, Scarecrow and the Lion in Chanticleer Community Theatre at Pottawattamie Arts and Entertainment Center!  We caught the crew before their Sunday show and there is one weekend left that you will not want to miss!   Hear all about it here from: Anna Larsen as Dorothy; Delaney Walker as the Tinman; Evelyn Loefselhoz as the Lion; and Zane Walter as Scarecrow These young adults are the oldest of this Young Edition of this play, ages 8-18! Remaining Dates:  September 24 - 27th Tickets and Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/ Chanticleer Theatre: 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. 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!

  4. Sep 20

    "35MM: A Musical Exhibition" debuts at Shelterbelt Theatre Sept 17-Oct 4th!

    We talked with Director, Chris Scott about this new work called "35MM: A Musical Exhibition" at Shelterbelt Theatre to find out what this unique show is about!  Written by Ryan Scott Oliver, this production uses music, movement, dance, and the photography of Matthew Murphy.  Each song and picture tells it's own unique story.  Hear all about it here! Performances: September 17 - October 4 Tickets and Website: https://shelterbelt.org Shelterbelt Theatre, 4383 Nicholas Street, Ste 204, Omaha, 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!

  5. Sep 15

    "The Elephant Man" at SNAP! Productions is on now until September 27th!

    We spoke to Kimberly Faith-Hickman, Director of "The Elephant Man" which tells the real-life story of Joseph "John" Merrick, who had a severe rare skin and bone disease.  We also spoke with three of the actors in the play, Ethan Dragon who plays Mr. Merrick, Pieper Roeder, who plays Princess Alexandria as well as a woman who had a disfigurement and was referred to as a Pinhead, and our own Chris Berger, who plays a sideshow manager Ross as well as the character Bishop Howe. There are content warnings for this play of ableism abuse, exploitation, nudity, death, bereavement, and physical intensity. Industry Night will be September 21st and will be "Pay What You Can!"' ASL Performance will be September 20th. Dates remaining are September 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, & 27th.  Sunday shows are at 5pm.  All other times are 7:30pm. SNAP! Productions For Tickets:  https://www.snapproductions.com/ 2221 Thurston Circle, Bellevue, 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!

  6. Sep 14

    Bellevue Little Theatre opens "Cry-Baby The Musical"!

    We stopped by Bellevue Little Theatre to talk with Director, Todd Uhrmacher and Actor, Greta Hegarty about their production "Cry-Baby, the Musical" which opens September 18th!  Get ready for a John Waters twist on this high energy 1950's era musical!  There are costumes, live instrumentation and many wonderful voices coming our way!  With Dr. Laureen Pickle Music Directing, and Choreographer Debbie Massey-Schneweis you will enjoy a cast of 25 talented voices sing and dance to a high-school rebel love story!  Dates:  September 18th - October 4, 2026. BELLEVUE LITTLE THEATRE CONTACT INFO: For Tickets: https://blt.simpletix.com Website: http://www.theblt.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bellevuelittletheatre/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellevuelittletheatre/    203 Mission Avenue, Bellevue, Nebraska  402.291.1554 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!

  7. Sep 9

    The Fall Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park is almost here! October 2nd-4th!

    We spoke with Nia Karmann, Promoter, Organzier and Owner and Photographer of Nye Street Studios.  Nia and 20 other artists will be showing their artistry at the Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park, October 2nd-4th, 2026! The Kickoff begins at 6pm at the Wine and Cheese Reception, complete with live music Friday, October 2nd at 6pm.  Then the Art Show begins Saturday, October 2rd from 10am - 7pm and Sunday, October 4th from 10am to 4pm.   Come into the park, enjoy the beautiful fall weather and support these talented artists!  Drive with a friend who has a park pass, or buy a day pass at the gate - the admission into the Art Show is FREE! Don't miss "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River!" PLATTE RIVER ART SHOW CONTACT INFO: Facebook page Mahoney State Park, 28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, 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!   ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

  8. Aug 5

    Playwright and Director Mark Reid Presents "Regrets" at the Omaha Fringe Festival

    We spoke with Mark Reid, local Playwright and Director of his new play "Regrets" which will be produced at the 2026 Omaha Fringe Festival.  Mark gives us much more insight about this political play and why it was so important to him to write it. In a world where many are drawing boundaries with some of their closest friends and family, Mark would like people to have the conversation about compromise and tolerance.  All political ideologies in our current political timeline will be shown in this play in an unusual way, so you won't want to miss it. The 2026 Omaha Fringe Festival will present this play at Shelterbelt Theatre: August 7 at 8pm August 8 at 3:30pm August 9 at 6:50pm For Tickets: https://omahafringe.org This play is Rated R and meant for Adults 18+.   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!

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Meet those who are shaping the Arts in the Platte River area and beyond! Join us for real and honest conversations about the work of Creatives and their contribution to the Arts!  Even if you are a theatre-goer, or an involved actor or staff of the performing arts, you will meet and learn from talented individuals in our area. If you like what you hear and would like to buy us a cuppa: Buy a Cuppa at Ko-Fi.

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  • Creator
    platteriverbard
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Platte River Bard Podcast