The largely lost art of locally produced audio drama lives again courtesy of Radio Theatre Omaha (RTO) performances. The group next performs November 8 at OutrSpaces, 1258 S. 13th St., when it presents two pieces with voice actors, live sound effects and live musical accompaniment. Founder-Artistic Director Kent Garlinghouse formed RTO two years ago. The […]
The 39 Steps encapsulates the epitome of the classic whodunit spoof that emanates a pastiche of the film noir era. Everything and I mean everything, is parodied, resulting in a rollicking production of theatrical mastery. The play opened at The Lofte Community Theatre October 12th and is directed by Kevin Colbert. A dynamic talented four comprises […]
Where’s the [Industrial] Beef? by Michael Braunstein Americans love their meat. In fact, we loved 104 billion pounds of it in 2018. Let me type that again. Americans ate 104 billion pounds of red meat and poultry in 2018. That works out to 223 pounds per person. 104 billion pounds total; 223 pounds per. Just […]
Audience participation is encouraged. In order to successfully stage a production of The Rocky Horror Show that’s one element you really need, because having an audience who is actively engaged and in the moment is what makes the experience what it has come to be. In fact, it’s almost mandatory so to speak. To say Rocky Horror has amassed […]
Adding community-inclusive performance art to its 2020 exhibition roster, the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is issuing a casting call for its spring performance series, The New Inflation, created by Liv Schulman. The deadline for submission is November 1 and may be sent directly to TheNewInflation@gmail.com. A Paris-based artist, Schulman is known for her explorations […]
Inner Rail Ready to Open It’s been nearly one year since the official announcement of groundbreaking on The Inner Rail, Aksarben Village’s upcoming food hall and entertainment district. The “Hospitality Driven” hall will host 10 vendors and an outdoor common area, which will allow you to stroll, sip, and socialize while enjoying craft cocktails from […]
The first time I saw Annie was when I was a little girl, and I remember the magic and wonder of seeing children my age and younger performing on the stage of a national touring production. Eight years ago, I had the privilege of playing Lily St. Regis in a local Omaha community theatre production of Annie, and […]
APMAArts presents Jeremy G Bells’ History Within, opening Thursday September 26. Jeremy G. Bell is best known for his take on portraits in mediums of charcoal, acrylic, sharpie, oil paint and encaustic wax over wood. On occasion, he employs the use glitter to highlight his images. Although visually complex, the portraits are typically nondescript. Images are […]
Random Notes: News You Can Use by Michael Braunstein Time once again for a potpourri, a compendium if you will, of items of interest that have skated across the glazed landscape of my mind recently that have previously escaped comment. Snippets. Vaping — Who’d a thought? (CDC.gov news) I have a few friends who are […]
The Backstreet Boys rocked the house Sunday night with their DNA tour featuring songs from their new album as well as their greatest hits. The Omaha stop was especially poignant for one member, as his first musical is set to debut here in 2020. Howie Dorough, stayed in town to start press for “Back in […]
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