Thank You 5
A podcast devoted to Omaha's vibrant performing arts scene
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Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Ready for an encore? Season 2 of Thank You 5 is coming this summer to shine a spotlight on Omaha's vibrant performing arts scene. I'm diving into more interviews, stories, and behind the scenes glimpses to celebrate the creativity buzzing in our city. Whether you're a seasoned theater goer or just curious about what's happening on stage, we've got something for everyone.
Join me this July for a fun filled exploration of Omaha's theater community.
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Actor - Director - Playwright Kaitlyn McClincy drops by the greenroom to discuss her varied work in Omaha, including her direction of The Rocky Horror Show for OCP and Dis-Enchanted for The Candy Project; where she gets her inspiration for playwriting; and how the alternative programming series is shaping up.
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Veteran stage director and actor Susan Baer Collins drops by the green room to discuss her career in theatre, including her time with The Nebraska Theatre Caravan, WTBS in Atlanta (yes, with Ted Turner), and The Omaha Community Playhouse.
Sunday May 24, 2020
Sunday May 24, 2020
Veteran stage director and actor Susan Baer Collins drops by the green room to discuss her career in theatre, including her time with The Nebraska Theatre Caravan, WTBS in Atlanta (yes, with Ted Turner), and The Omaha Community Playhouse.
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Veteran Stage Manager Steve Priesman drops by the greenroon to discuss his 35+ year career as a stage manager for the Omaha Community Playhouse, Norton Theatre, Grand Old Players, and the Omaha Symphony Christmas celebration. He reminisces about traveling to Austria and The Soviet Union with OCP, and his enduring friendship with Charles Jones
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
Veteran actor Leanne Hill Carlson drops by the greenroom to discuss some of her memorable roles, including Belle in Beauty and the Beast, the Prime in Indecent, and Sarah in Murder Ballad. She also discusses her love of new works, and reminisces about her first lead role... in the first grade.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
On this St. Paddy's Day Thank You 5 I welcome choreographer Melanie Walters to the greenroom to discuss her penchant for sleeping through earthquakes, why show choir is nothing like 'Glee' and some of her favorite show memories.
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Veteran actor Connie Lee drops by the greenroom to discuss some of her favorite roles, her moving experience in Washington DC, and how she approaches the characters she creates.