:: propagandART ~ july 12, 2004 ::

tickets for hedwig (starring yours truly) go on sale today.
they'll go fast. so call right away to make you sure get yours.
performances are thursday, aug 5 through saturday, aug 7 at 7:30pm
and sunday, aug 8 at 5:30pm. i think the sunday show is all ages.
tickets are available at duffy's tavern: 474.3543.
this is shaping up to be something else altogether. :-)

there are many other items on the calendar than what's listed here.
give it a look: www.landisarts.com/propagandART/

:: Seussical: The Musical ::

(Catch director Jeremy Kendall and some cast members on the radio: Wednesday morning at 7:30 on my106.3!)

"After all those years being stuck on a page,
Did you ever imagine you’d see me onstage?
Now I’m here, there is no telling what may ensue!
No, there’s no telling what!
But I’ll give you a clue..."

So says the mischievous Cat in the Hat at the onset of this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Once On This Island, Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville!

These classic, colorful tales are seamlessly brought together by Jojo, a young “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks”! As each story unfolds you will marvel at how relevant and profound Seuss’s subtle themes are, making this a musical that appeals to all ages.

The score emerges as a Seussian gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild, for

"If you open your mind,
Oh, the thinks you will find
Lining up to get loose!
Oh, the thinks you can think!
Oh, the thinks you can think
When you think about Seuss!!"

:: PlainSong Festival Fundraiser ::

The PlainSong Folk Festival committee is sponsoring a benefit concert and silent auction to raise funds for the 2004 PlainSong Folk Festival scheduled on October 2nd. The Potscrubbers will begin the concert at 7:30 with their delightful sounds of old-time fiddle tunes. This four piece, toe tappin group is the creation of local, long time fiddler, Dave Fowler.

Vocal trio, Baby Needs Shoes will be the featured performance group of the evening with their spirited songs of the 1940s, jazz tunes, folk songs, and comedy. Baby Needs Shoes is comprised of three women musicians, each a performer in other musical groups as well. Melodee Landis, Nancy Marshall, and Terri Jo travel the area, promoting their CD release, “Shoe Shoe Baby” and presenting statewide concerts as part of the Nebraska Arts Council touring roster. For photos and additional information on this group, please visit their website at www.bbneedsshoes.com

Ticket prices for this benefit are available at Crescent Moon Coffee (816 P Street , 435-2828) or at the Centerville Market. Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults and $5 for children ages twelve and under.

All proceeds from this event will be applied to the production costs for the 3rd PlainSong festival to be held at the Olive Creek Orchard on October 2, 2004. For more information on this non-profit event, please visit www.plainsongfestival.com or call festival director, Rose Templeton, at 402-421-7678 or 402-450-2347. Hit the Press Release for complete details.

Saturday, July 17th
Centerville Market (8th & Q)
• 7pm ~ Silent Auction Starts
• 7:30pm ~ Music Starts

:: Nunsense ::

Opening July 15th at the beautiful Loft at the Mill Theatre and Gallery at 8th & P Streets in Lincoln, NE , Nunsense follows the madcap adventures of the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they stage a hilarious musical revue to raise money for a very heavenly cause! The Sisters entertain the crowd with joyful music, snappy one-liners, quirky tales, a whimsical mystery and even a pop quiz with prizes!

Nunsense showcases the talents of Chicago actress Roxilana Hays as Mother Superior, Judy Anderson as Sister Hubert, Cris Rook as Sister Amnesia, Karen F. Wills as Sister Robert Anne, Kara M. Aschwege as Sister Leo and Sheri Ericksen as Sister Mary Sheri who is also the show's accompanist. The production is directed by Robert D. Rook with musical direction by Cris Rook, choreography assistance by Karen F. Wills.

July 15-18 & July 22-25 ~ Thur-Sat 7:30pm / Sun 2:00pm
The Loft At The Mill ~ Above The Mill, 8th & P
Special Season Kick-Off Tickets For Opening Night Only $5.00
All Other Performances Only $15.00 ~ Reservations recommended. Seating by General Admission.
Call 438-TADA (8232) or www.tadaproductions.info

:: Mineola Twins ::

A comedy in six scenes, four dreams and seven wigs. Call for details and rsvp: 402.689.7614

July 16-17, 23-24, 30-31 ~ 8pm
OM Center ~ 12th & Howard in Omaha's Old Market
402.345.5078 ~ www.omahahealingarts.com

:: 6 Six Women with Brain Death... or Expiring Minds Want to Know ::

This zany and eccentric show has achieved a cult-like following across the country and now the wave hits Omaha for three weekends, July 16 - 31, 2004 (Fri-Sat at 8pm; Sun at 2pm) at the Studio Theatre on the campus of Creighton University!

Don't miss six of Omaha's favorite (and fearless) females backed by a four-piece band for this high energy and hilarious musical - a fast-paced, take-no-prisoners satire of life and pop culture! Featuring: Mary Carrick, Teri Fender, Jennifer Gilg, D. Laureen Pickle, Sara Planck, Diane Watson, directed by Daena Schweiger with musical direction by D. Laureen Pickle and choreography by Robert Valenta.

Six Women with Brain Death is a wild and left-of-center view of the world from an entirely feminine standpoint that pokes fun at the insanities of modern life, including relationships, marriage, motherhood, sex, politics, religion and popular culture.

Through a series of bizarre yet hilarious songs and sketches, Six Women with Brain Death explores such "insanities" as TV soap operas, Lee Press-on Nails, Barbie and Ken's secret fantasy life, divas and femininity. There's even an unforgettable detour through a forest where Bambi meets Rambo. Songs include, "David, Don't Fly Lufthansa", "Prom Queen", "Divas at Motown", "God is An Alien" and more!

You won't want to miss the world premiere of the music video, " Toll Road " - a Brain Death special!

You haven't lived until you've experienced Six Women with Brain Death!
http://www.littleappleproductions.com/6W.htm

Presented by one of Omaha's newest theatre companies, Little Apple Productions.
Go on... Take a Bite!