"The China Shop is a smart romantic comedy about the surprising moments of life that are, as Virginia Woolf once said, "...little daily miracles...matches struck unexpectedly in the dark".

In The China Shop, the matches are Derby, a sort of once famous poet, and Mary, an award-winning advertising writer. By chance, they become neighbors and the volley of words - and matches - light up!"

This play is for mature audiences.

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The Fall Platte River Art Show is here! This weekend, November 15th through the 17th, head on out to Mahoney State Park to the Peter Kiewitt Lodge and enjoy the day! We talk with Nia Karmann, Promoter and Organizer of the Platte River Art Show and Owner of Nye Street Studios. On Friday evening, there is a wine and cheese event to kick off the evening, and you can get food anytime this weekend at Carl's Restaurant in the Peter Kiewitt Lodge. Nia tells us about all of the artists who are at the show and what you can expect! From glass, to photography, metal art and paintings, and more, there is a lot to check out and start your Christmas list with beautiful and personal handmade items.

PLATTE RIVER ART SHOW CONTACT INFO

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Website: https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/fall-platte-river-art-show-at-e-t-mahoney-state-park/2024-11-15/

Five different women - all named Betty - who are of different backgrounds and gender identities, all converge to share their story about anger, sex, love and theatre. The play was written by Jen Silverman, and it premiered in Washington DC in 2018. High comedy and high energy, this play is sure to entertain and yet address the issues of women, feminism, LGBTQ identity, sexuality and loneliness.

Please note, there is strong language and mild adult themes in this play.

Don't miss this high-energy and funny play with an all female cast - the first all female cast produced by VIA Omaha!

The Cast:

Betty 1: Jennifer Gilg

Betty 2: Madi Barker

Betty 3: Delaney Jackson

Betty 4: Shailoh Eggerson

Betty 5: Amie James

Voices in Alliance (VIA Omaha) Ticket & Contact Info:

Tickets Info and Website: https://www.viaomaha.org/

Ticket Link: Eventbrite link.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VIAOmaha/

This production will be performed at the Shelterbelt Theatre located at 4383 Nicholas Street #STE 204 Omaha, NE 68131.

Here's a serious and deeply complex play you don't want to miss this season: "Freakshow" (1999) by Carson Kreitzer at SNAP! Productions opens November 8th! The Platte River Bard spoke to Giles Russo and Nick Knipe and discussed what this production has in store for you!

The setting: Behind the scenes of a traveling Freakshow, those who have been outcasts from society bond into a unique but dysfunctional family. You will see their vulnerabilities and humanity in scenes of dialogue and poetry.

Find out all about it here at the Platte River Bard Podcast!

"Freakshow" opens November 8th and runs from 8th-10th, 14-16, 18th, and the 21-23rd. Industry Night is November 18th and is Pay-What-You-Can.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SNAP! PRODUCTIONS

Snap Productions at Ghost Light Theatre is located at 2221 Thurston Circle, Bellevue, Nebraska.

Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.snapproductions.com

Find out why you won't want to miss "American Psycho The Musical" at SNAP! Productions at Ghost Light Theatre. This Musical opens September 20th and runs until Septemeber 29th. We talk with Stage Manager, Christina Belle; Set Builder and Designer, Doug Hartshorn; and actor and comedian who is also new to Nebraska, Geoffrey Eggleston.

Don't miss this fun musical, filled with dancing, singing, and entertaining dialogue with a little bit of dark humor!

Also, don't forget, SNAP! Productions at the Ghost LIght Theatre has their Industry Night, Monday, September 23rd, which is Pay-What-You-Can!

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SNAP! PRODUCTIONS

Snap Productions at Ghost Light Theatre is located at 2221 Thurston Circle, Bellevue, Nebraska.

Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.snapproductions.com

Talk about a great time of year to see The Mel Brooks Adult Young Frankenstein!

Bellevue Little Theatre is kicking off this sensational fall production with a Costume Party on Friday the 13th (of course!), that ends with wine and cheese that will leave you with an electrically charged great time.

We had a lively discussion with the Director of this production, Todd Uhrmacher, and we discuss the logistics of this complex production for a smaller theatre. The cast is packed full of talent, singers, costumes, tapdancers - the works - and you'll be certain to have an enjoyable experience.

Come join the monster mash of fun that is alive at the Bellevue LIttle Theatre, September 13th through the 29th!

Note: this production is the "adult version" (like the movie) of Young Frankenstein.

BELLEVUE LITTLE THEATRE CONTACT INFO:

Tickets: https://blt.simpletix.com/

Website: http://www.theblt.org/

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203 Mission Avenue, Bellevue, Nebraska

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We have a short chat with the Director and cast of VIA Omaha's Production of "Plot Points in Our Sexual Development" that opens August 15-25th. Meredith Melville, MFA, came to Nebraska as a visiting Director from Texas to direct this play. The play only has two cast members, which are Asia Nared and Arson Starkloff-Crane who have created sparks on-stage.

"Plot Points in Our Sexual Development" was written by Miranda Rose Hall and it premiered off-Broadway in 2018. This play explores a new couple who decide to reveal their sexual histories to each other, and the truth might just jeopardize their relationship.

For Tickets and Information Go To: https://www.viaomaha.org/

This play will be presented at the Flixx Show Bar, 1019 South 10th Street Omaha, NE 68108

It's Directors Roundtable in Lincoln!

We talk with Timothy W. Scholl, Executive Artistic Director of Angels Theatre Company, Morrie Enders with the Lincoln Community Playhouse, and Jamie Bullins, who is a longtime Director, Associate Professor of Theatre at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at UNL, and also part of the Staff of the Angels Theatre Company's Playwriting Collective. We love the chemistry and commodorie of these three Directors. They all come from different perspectives, and the theatres in which they work offer our arts community different types of plays each year.

Join us for this fun conversation as we enjoy the conversation of Directing Theatre!