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
Walk the Night: Where Madness Lies
How do you adapt the Shakespeare script to fit the venue? “I work with the script making selections of material that link the text and the world. The play is chosen based on the site that can be secured. The site also informs how the initial interpretation of the play begins. This year the site changed midway through the process … Read More
To Kill A Mockingbird
Finch will be played by John Carlson. The heart of the story is his young daughter, Scout, played by nine year old Zoey Dittmer. “She’s smart as a whip, and her mother taught the novel,” says Obradovich. “I love that Atticus doesn’t talk down to the kids. He treats them as equals as much as he can.” She is thrilled … Read More
Broadway Actress Kimilee Bryant Master Class
Saturday, November 14, 2015 • 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM • Creighton University Omaha Theatre Arts Guild partners with UNO and Creighton to present vocal audition technique master classes led by Broadway actress and teaching artist, Kimilee Bryant on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Creighton University. Each master class will include mock auditions … Read More