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
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
Caroline or Change Omaha Community Playhouse
By Joe Basque, Contributor Everything about “Caroline, or Change” is unconventional. It is an uplifting tragedy set in a Jewish home in Louisiana populated by an African American maid and a basement full of singing appliances. It is about pocket change and generational change. According to Tony Kushner, it is neither a musical nor an opera. It is an “opera-cal.” … Read More
Untitled Series #7 by Ellen Struve
Chris and Mariah are divorced, but they still live together because neither of them can afford to lose their fabulous loft apartment. While Mariah is in Beijing on a disastrous art tour arranged by her disinterested gallerist Levy, Chris convinces a new girlfriend that he is a tragically young widower. She falls for the ruse. So does her suddenly interested … Read More
Kimilee Bryant Workshop
The two classes included mock auditions and coaching, followed by a Q&A session with Kimilee. A total of 16 advanced vocalists performed songs for feedback as a part of the class, with at least two dozen observers in the audience. The majority of performers were UNO and Creighton students, with a few TAG members in the mix. TAG is excited … Read More
In Memoriam Jim Herron
In 1993, when I was serving my first term as president, we had some serious problems with our treasurer. Jim stepped up and took on that responsibility and spent months working to sort out our finances and make the organization solvent again. In recent years he served on the membership committee, worked on the membership program and helped train other … Read More
Peter and the Starcatcher
Speaking of Black Stache and Peter, Bill Grennan and Joshua Lloyd Parker headline an outstanding cast that includes Bethany Bresnahan (as Molly), Zach Kloppenborg, Vincent Carlson-Brown, Matthew Pyle, Robby Stone, Ben Adams, Tyrone Beasley and Danny Denenberg. The cast will be busy, combining to play over one hundred roles during the course of two hours. A touring production passed through … Read More