Be sure to come to the TAG Awards ready to support our Raffle and have the chance to win one of the amazing 2015 Raffle Prizes! A HUGE thanks to all of our donors. THE GOLDEN TICKET The GRAND PRIZE! Year-round free theatre! Two season tickets to each of the following theatres: The Apollon, Bellevue Little Theatre, Blue Barn Theatre, The Candy … Read More
Ralston Community Theatre Presents Thoroughly Modern Millie
by Joe Basque, Contributor Director Todd Uhrmacher has been trying to convince his choreographer, Michelle Garrity, to do “Thoroughly Modern Millie” for years. Every time he suggested it she would reply, “Oh, big show” and shoot it down. As they mulled over a 2015 production, looking over what other theaters were planning for summer productions, Uhrmacher thought there were gaps … Read More
Blue Barn Theatre 2015-2016 Season
BLUEBARN Theatre Announces Season 27: INTIMATE.INTENSE.ADDICTIVE The BLUEBARN Theatre is excited to announce its 27th season. This will be the inaugural season in the BLUEBARN’s innovative convertible indoor/outdoor space at 10th & Pacific. The BLUEBARN Theatre is proud to present its 27th Season: THE GROWN-UP By Jordan Harrison (September 24 – October 18, 2015) Humana Festival Pick Kai is … Read More
An Interview with Master Interviewer Bob Fischbach
When Bob Fischbach took over the Omaha World Herald theater beat in 2004, “I didn’t have a single name or phone number in my Rolodex. Not one source.” Over ten years later, Rolodexes don’t exist, and Fischbach has more contacts than an optician. After nearly one thousand community theater reviews, Fischbach is capping his pen for the final time after … Read More
Job Opening at Heartland Scenic Studio
Commissioning and Service Technician Heartland Scenic Studio is looking to fill an opening in our Technical Service Department. Commissioning and Service Technician Responsibilities: Serves customers by commissioning and servicing theatrical dimming and control systems, architectural dimming and control systems, perform the installation and focus of theatrical lighting fixtures and accessories, and performing repairs on theatrical lighting and effects products. Commissioning … Read More
“Our Town”: Blue Barn’s Last Production in Old Market Space
The Stage Manager opens by informing the audience that “This play is called ‘Our Town.’ It was written by Thornton Wilder. The First Act shows a day in our town. The day is May 7, 1901.” Exactly 114 years later to the day, the Stage manager, played by Nils Haaland, will repeat those lines, beginning the final Blue Barn production … Read More
TAG Announces 2015’s Scholarship Winners
by Stephanie Kidd, Contributor TAG is thrilled to announce the winners of the Annual Scholarship Competition: Katie Pohlman and Max Hauze. Katie Pohlman is a 2015 graduate of BJ and Angela Skutt Catholic High School. While in school, she was active in drama and show choir. At Skutt, she played the roles of Cosette in “Les Miserables” and Mina in … Read More
Why Give to TAG?
by Jennifer Gilg, President May 20 is the date for Omaha Gives, Omaha’s annual 24-hour charitable challenge to benefit metro-area nonprofits. Soon, every nonprofit with which you’ve come into contact will email, facebook, or tweet at you asking for your contribution. For the first time, TAG will be among those organizations. Since it’s only natural to ask what organizations truly … Read More
All-City “Cast” Party: Omaha Gives Kickoff!
In order to kickoff Omaha Gives, TAG is holding an All City “Cast” Party on May 19th from 5pm-10pm at Mama’s Pizza, 715 N. Saddle Creek Road! Come join the TAG Board to catch up with friends and celebrate live theatre in the metro area. If you’re in a show, or missing people from a past theatre project, please share … Read More
Creighton Performing Arts Presents “Cabaret”
by Joe Basque, Contributor If you are in the market to see a truly great Broadway musical, tomorrow belongs to Creighton. Director Amy Lane and the Creighton Theatre Department are putting their own spin on “Cabaret” this month. The musical follows Sally Bowles at the Kit Kat Club as Weimar Germany slowly slides under Nazi control. Creighton’s production is based … Read More