2015-16 Theatre Arts Guild Awards Nominees Here is a full list of the nominees. Congratulations to all! Outstanding Performance by an Actress FEATURED ROLE – COMEDY/DRAMA 1. Stephanie Anderson – Kate – In The Bones – Shelterbelt Theatre 2. Megan Friend – Actor D – The Grown-Up – Blue Barn Theatre 3. Kaitlyn McClincy – Jenny –The Christians – Blue … Read More
Tuesdays with Morrie PART Theatre
The Performing Artists Repertory Theatre (PART) has finally found a home. PART was founded by Gordon Cantiello in 2010, and remained itinerant until last June, when it landed a permanent space in the Crossroads Mall. “Tuesdays with Morrie,” which opens this June, will be PART’s fourth offering in its new home. Based on the bestselling memoir, the play relives sports … Read More
Mystic Chords of Memory Brigit Saint Brigit
“I don’t suppose you have a copy of Shakespeare or the Bible?” In the dead of night, next to a battlefield during the Civil War, this was the question a sleepless Abraham Lincoln asked his aide. “He used the bard to win a court case, found solace in the speeches when his son Willie died, and carried a volume of … Read More
Tyger’s Hart Brigit Saint Brigit
Created as a special tribute to Fred Simon (former Omaha Steaks CEO and longtime champion of the Arts in Omaha) and in honor of the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s death and the inaugural tour of his First Folio from the Folger Shakespeare Library, we are proud to present: Tyger’s Hart. With this production, Brigit Saint Brigit celebrates the legacy of–and … Read More
“Heathers the Musical” Blue Barn Theatre
“Whether to kill yourself or not is one of the most important decisions a teenager can make.” If you agree with Miss Fleming, you will definitely want to return to Westerburg High School for “Heathers: The Musical” at the Blue Barn Theatre. Based on the 1989 cult classic film, “Heathers” is the story of Veronica, who is admitted to the … Read More
2016 TAG Scholarship Winners
by Suzanne Withem, Contributor TAG is thrilled to announce the six winners of this year’s Annual Scholarship Competition: Ben Adams, Anna Marie Becker, Cheyenne Hanson, Brianna Welna, Jade Miralles, and Esmeralda Moreno-Villanueva Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! Ben Adams ($1000 scholarship winner) is an actor, director, set designer, and playwright interested in theatre for social change who is … Read More
University of Nebraska, Omaha “Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things”
Cindy Phaneuf was searching for an idea for UNO’s upcoming season. It would be the tenth anniversary of the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media and the fiftieth anniversary of Omaha’s sister city relationship with Shizouka, Japan. She mentioned the dilemma to UNO alum and professional actress Tuyet Pham. “I have the perfect show for you,” she replied. “I … Read More
Short-Term Paid Acting Gig
A company called Go Game is holding an event in Omaha on Wednesday, March 16th and is looking for actors to lend their stellar talents to the game. They are looking to hire 20 actors for the afternoon. Date: 3/16 Location: Embassy Suites La Vista – Omaha Time: 1 pm to 4:30 pm Pay: $75 Contact: Claire Huxtable, esteele@thegogame.com. They are looking … Read More
Cock Snap Productions
It’s not what you think. “Cock,” the latest offering by SNAP! Productions, is a very racy title for an entirely new spin on a fairly conventional story: a love triangle. John has been in a comfortable, if not particularly healthy, relationship with his boyfriend for years. During a short break in their relationship, John meets a woman, has a fling … Read More
Local Emcee Job Opportunity
TAG has been informed of an exciting job opportunity some of our members may find interesting. The Omaha Storm Chasers are currently seeking an enthusiastic On-Field Emcee for a minimum of 50 home games for the 2016 Season. Full details can be found on the job posting webpage. Contact Keri Feyerherm, Storm Chasers’ Human Resources Manager, with questions.