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

    Mills Masquers Musical "Between the Lines" opens February 27th!

    We spoke to Director, Jeannie Lorimor and Assistant Director Scott Hite about Mills Masquers Theater's production of "Between the Lines."  This is a large musical that is sure to please with catchy music, romance, a new school, and the world of books and fantasy. Join Mills Masquers for this story of a teenager who struggles to fit into a new school while meeting her Prince! Between the Lines is a play based on a book of the same name, written by Jodi Picoult, with music and lyrics written by Elyssa Samsel adn kate Anderson, and book by Timothy Allen McDonald.  It Premiered at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre on September 15, 2017, and in 2022 went Off-Broadway at the Tony Kiser Theatre (originally scheduled in 2021 and delayed twice due to the pandemic). Play Run:  February 27 - March 8th, 2026 Tickets and Website:  https://millsmasquers.com/ Mills Masquers, 56543 221st Street, Glenwood, IA  712-527-3600   HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or our website:  https://platteriverbard.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. Also find annual events, theatre resources and news on our website https://platteriverbard.com. Send your Press Releases to be added to our news site. No annoying ads or popups! 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!

    25 min

  2. FEB 17

    Camille Metoyer Moten - OEAA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

    We spoke to Camille Metoyer Moten, OEAA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner!  Camille is a humble and faceted artist.  She has been a dancer and actor, and is a singing musical artist who has released three albums, as well as a writer and a painter!   She is best known for her cabaret singing and her many performances of her show, often at the Omaha Community Playhouse. We talk with her about her life here in Omaha, her faith, and the many performances she has done - and continues to do! Congratulations, Camille, on yet another OEAA award! Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for the Omaha Performing Arts Community. For information about Camille, check her social media, or her website: https://musicbycamille.com/.    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!

    42 min

  3. FEB 14

    Playwright Spotlight: Fred Ohles writes "Drawn Back"

    Join us as we talk with Fred Ohles (President Emeritus, Nebraska Wesleyan University) about his new and as-yet-unproduced play “Drawn Back”. We talk with Fred about his current work as well as some of his previous works and how he got into play-writing after his retirement from Nebraska Wesleylan. His new play, “Drawn Back” has a historical correlation with the famous criminals, Bonny & Clyde! We talk about that and so much more in a very nice, longer than usual conversation with Lincoln playwright Fred Ohles! Fred Ohles Contact Information and Bio The New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/82824/fred-ohles   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!

    1h 9m

  4. FEB 10

    PART Theatre opens "An Act of God" February 13-22nd!

    Chris Berger (who plays Angel Michael) sat down for an enjoyable conversation with Gordon Cantiello, Director and CEO-President of Performing Artists Repertory Theatre (PART), as well as his two castmates, Lucas Jackson (as God), and JJ Davis (as Angel Gabriel) for a discussion about their upcoming production "An Act of God."   "An Act of God" by David Javerbaum, opens February 13th - 22nd at PART Theatre.  David Javerbaum is a 13 time Emmy award winner who is known for his work on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.  The play is adapted from Mr. Javerbaum's book, "The Last Testament: A Memoir by God." This play is described as being "divinely outrageous" and is a comedy and also an introspective piece that address  questions about religion, morality, and our shared humanity.  It will be sure to both entertain you and tear at your heartstrings.  Tickets are limited so you'll want to get them now! Tickets and Website:  http://www.performingartistsrepertorytheatre.org Phone: 402-706-0776 3636 California Street (Duchesne Academy Campus) 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. Please share, follow us on social media and subscribe!

    26 min

  5. JAN 15

    "Other Desert Cities" Directed by Adam Fulbright at Bellevue Little Theatre!

    We spoke with Director, Adam Fulbright about Bellevue Little Theatre's production of "Other Desert Cities" which opens January 16th and runs through February 1st!   With a cast of five, this play was written by Jon Robin Baitz and premiered off-Broadway in 2011 and then transferred to Broadway November 2011.  It was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.  Though it can also be considered a dark comedy, this play explores the dynamics of a family and differing political beliefs, and a family secret is revealed when one of the characters decides to write a memoir about their life. Find out all about it here and don't miss this timely play.  Tickets and Website: Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W Mission Ave, Bellevue NE  68005 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!

    18 min

  6. JAN 11

    "Log Cabin" by Jordan Harrison Opens at SNAP! Productions / Ghost Light Theatre

    We spoke with Jessica Johnson, Katt Walsh, Actors in the play "Log Cabin", and their Director, Justin Parsley about this comedy written by Jordan Harrison.  Though it is a comedy, it explores the dynamics of a tight-knit group of married gays and lesbians and their transgender friend.   Listen in to our conversation about this play that is full of plot twists and important conversation about LGBTQ politics. This production opens January 16th and runs until February 1st, 2026. TIckets and Website: https://www.snapproductions.com/ SNAP! Productions at Ghost Light Theatre, 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. Please share, follow us on social media and subscribe!

    44 min

  7. JAN 11

    Omaha Community Playhouse Opens August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson"

    We spoke with Vincent J. Orduna, Artistic Director, and Mary Carrick, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the Omaha Community Playhouse about their production of "The Piano Lesson."  This production opens January 16th and runs until February 8th, 2026. This is August Wilson's fourth play in his ten-play Century Cycle, which explores the African American experience. This play has some unusual twists and turns, and explores family conflicts, and the tension between the generations of past and the future. Listen in to find out more about this production!  "The Piano Lesson" had many awards and nominations, but most notably, it received the 1990 Pulitzer Prize Award for Drama, and also won the New York Drama Critics Circle award, as well as five Tony Award Nominations.  It was also adapted into a television film which earned a Peabody Award. For Tickets:  www.omahaplayhouse.com Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, 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. Please share, follow us on social media and subscribe!

    38 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    Kimberly Faith-Hickman Debuts "A Krampus Carol" with YES! at SNAP! Productions

    Kimberly Faith-Hickman presents YES! - Your Empowerment Studio, and their first full production "A Krampus Carol" co-produced with SNAP! Productions, December 19-21st.   We spoke to some of the delightful cast, Brinlee Roeder, Junie Scherr, and Pieper Roeder!  Hear how these talented youth approach an unconventional Krampus meets "A Christmas Carol" and how much fun they are having with this production.  A Krampus Carol is a 60 minute play written by Brent Holland in 2022. This is a fun comedy based off the legend of Krampus who punishes children for their bad behavior, vs. the Dickens classic redemption tale. For YES! and SNAP! Productions Ticket Information: https://www.snapproductions.com/tickets    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!

    22 min
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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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