Episodes

  • So long, farewell...
    Feb 28 2023
    So long, farewell...

    In this bonus episode, we turn the tables on podcast host (and outgoing CP Managing Artistic Director) Jamie Ulmer and interview him about his 25+ years with Community Players, and the next phase of his theatre career.

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    46 mins
  • S4E6 - MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
    Feb 2 2023
    MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

    A fast-paced and thrilling adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic novel. On the snowbound Orient Express, an American tycoon lies dead in his locked train compartment. With a killer in their midst, detective Hercule Poirot must expose the murderer before tragedy strikes again! This episode feature an extended interview with Scott Clark, the actor playing Poirot and is filled with Christie trivia.

    Performances Feb. 10-12, 17-19, 2023. Tickets available by calling 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com.

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    38 mins
  • S4E5 - A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL
    Dec 8 2022
    A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL

    This musical adaption of the 1983 film favorite is filled with iconic moments and fun music and laughs. In this episode of the podcast we talk with Callan Williams who plays the "Old Man" in the show. Callan played the same role back in 2005 when CP produced the non-musical version of the show, and we talk about the differences between the two and what it's like revisiting the character.

    Our production runs Dec. 9-11, 16-18. Tickets available by calling 402-228-1801 or going online to www.beatricecommunityplayers.com

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    21 mins
  • S4E4 - HAPPILY EVER BEFORE
    Nov 8 2022
    HAPPILY EVER BEFORE

    For Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty, things always work out “Happily Ever After,” until a group of fed-up villains reverse the clock to before “Once Upon a Time,” mixing up their fairy tales and others in the process! This time-traveling tale is packed with laughs and unexpected intrigue.

    In this episode we talk to the show's director, CP Associate Artistic Director, Tyler Rinne.

    This show runs Nov. 11-13. Tickets available by calling 402-228-1801 or on our website: www.beatricecommunityplayers.com

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    16 mins
  • S4E3 - FOUR OLD BROADS
    Oct 13 2022
    FOUR OLD BROADS

    Fans of The Golden Girls will fall for this comedy about a colorful group of assisted living residents who are desperately trying to plan a Sassy Seniors Cruise vacation, but keep getting sidetracked by sinister nurses, retired Elvis impersonators, and the weekly BINGO game.

    This episode features an interview with Grace Woebbecke who plays Ruby Sue in the show, and she's also our Patron Services Manager.

    Our production runs Oct. 14-16, 21-23, 2022. Tickets available at 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/tickets

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    17 mins
  • S4E2 - ORDINARY DAYS
    Aug 23 2022
    ORDINARY DAYS

    We open our 22-23 regular season with the musical ORDINARY DAYS. This extended episode features a interview with the show's composer, Adam Gwon! We talk about the show, his career, creating new musical theatre works, Audra McDonald and a lot more.

    Our production runs Sept. 9-11, 16-18, 2022. Tickets available at 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/tickets

    Learn more about Adam Gwon and his work at www.adamgwon.com

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    45 mins
  • S4E1 - SINGIN' IN THE RAIN JR
    Jul 20 2022
    SINGIN' IN THE RAIN JR

    Our 2022 Stars of Summer production featuring a cast of 40 young actors from throughout Southeast Nebraska. Adapted from the classic movie musical, this show is full of great music and dancing.

    Running July 21-24, 2022. Tickets available at 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/tickets

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    17 mins
  • S3E9 - Desperate Measures
    Jun 6 2022
    DESPERATE MEASURES

    2021-2022 Season closing musical comedy. Johnny Blood’s life is on the line, so he’s put his fate in the hands of a mysterious sheriff, an eccentric priest, a saloon girl gone good, and a nun that’s out of the habit. They have until the sun sets to pull off the greatest caper this side of the Mason-Dixon, or Johnny will be left hangin’ in this brand-new musical comedy!

    Running June 10-12, 17-19, 2022. Tickets available at 402-228-1801 or online at www.beatricecommunityplayers.com/tickets

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    26 mins