Thank You 5

Lighting and Scenic Design guru Steven Williams drops by the greenroom to discuss color theory, why he hasn't signed on yet to LED lights, and how the kid from New Mexico came to Omaha for 2 years but ended up staying 24 (and counting!)

Darin Kuehler from the Omaha Community Playhouse drops by the green room to discuss water pitchers, saluting pigeons, and home brew!

On May 27, 2019 Thank You 5 was invited to record a special event hosted by the Great Plains Theatre Conference. The event - Direct Address: Assorted Stories of Teachers, was hosted by Scott Working.  As Scott said on the GPTC website...
"As we honor the work of Maria Irene Fornes, who was such an inspiring mentor to so many playwrights, we have asked a few selected guests to share a story about a great teacher or mentor from their past." Who will share their stories? GPTC PLAYWRIGHTS:Matthew Ivan BennettLaura CampbellA. Emmanuel LeadonGPTC GUEST ARTISTS:Mary Beth EasleyItohan EdoloyiScott GlasserKhalid Yaya Long Katie Pearl

Youth Actor Chloe Irwin drops by the greenroom to discuss her most challenging roles throughout her busy, albeit early, stage career and lets us in on why she would love to sit down and chat with William Shakespeare!

This week on Thank You 5 I welcome Lighting Designer Joshua Mullady to the green room. Topics will include his Guinness Book of World Records entry in the category of 2 year degree completion, why he thoroughly enjoys directing the Burke Rockstars program, and his OCP...ness. Yes, it sounds just like you think it would on headset. It was weird and awkward.

Kate Wiig, Theatre Educator, drops by the greenroom to discuss her passion for teaching theatre to middle school students, her love of The Rose Theatre, and how she and her husband bonded over impacted wisdom teeth.

Roxanne Wach stops by the greenroom and recounts her diverse 49-year journey in Omaha theatre, highlighting her roles as an actress, director, and designer, including directing notable productions like 'Return to Niobrara' and 'Fun Home'. She emphasizes her advocacy for new plays and inclusive environments within the theatre community, sharing personal anecdotes and aspirations for future projects, concluding with a cherished encounter with Gregory Hines and hopes for the Omaha theatre scene.

Marie Schuett drops by the greenroom to discuss why she moved to Omaha to become a playwright and her upcoming projects. She also reveals some insider info on why rehearsals for The Break were so fun. Oh, and Daena asks ANOTHER dumb interview question. #CaptainObvious