TAGLines The Newsletter of the Theatre Arts Guild, Inc. – April 2008

Fred Goodhew, President Sherry Fletcher, Chair/Editor www.theatreartsguild.com

A Note from the President by Fred Goodhew TAG A Few Well Chosen Words ... (I hope)

N IGHT O UT Our annual General Membership meeting is scheduled to follow the May TAG board meeting. Although members are welcome to come to any meeting, we especially Bellevue Little Theatre encourage the membership to join the board at this meeting every year. It is our hope Alone Together Again that many of you will attend the board meeting at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10, and stay April 3 for the General Membership meeting to follow. Our meeting place is the Board Room of the Omaha Community Playhouse.

Circle Theatre This is your chance to voice opinions and concerns about TAG and to help the board plan for the future. We really would like to see you attend so that we can get a better An Evening of One-Acts by Doug Marr idea of what you would like our organization to accomplish, and to share your ideas of how we can better serve our membership and our mission to increase awareness of April 17 live theatre in the metropolitan area.

The success of any organization depends on the involvement of the members, and BlueBarn Theatre there are a lot of ways you can become more involved. Man from • Run for the board: e-mail me, or TAGLines, or Sherry Fletcher (next year’s April 24 president) and let us know that you would like to serve on the board. One ______meeting a month is not a huge time commitment, and it really is a lot of fun. • Serve on a committee: There are a number of standing committees that could

always use some help. You do not have to be a board member to serve on a

committee or even to chair one. If you have an interest in a particular aspect T HIS I SSUE of the promotion of live theatre, let us know. We will be glad to put you to work. On Stage News • Talk to us: Come to meetings. E-mail us with your concerns and ideas. Let us The Green Room / Auditions know what trips your trigger. Become involved. Other Good Stuff From time to time I have interesting discussions with members about an idea or an Theatre Planning Calendar aspect of TAG. It is really great to get that feedback. We all need it. To all of you who have helped this year and shown an interest in helping us, I thank you, and I really hope that we will see some of you on May 10.

______Get Your Taxes Done and Help TAG TAG members Todd Brooks, who works for H & R Block, and Les Schulz, of Schulz

Financial, have arranged for TAG to receive a $25 donation for every new client that pays for the preparation of an original personal income tax return (1040, 1040-A or 1040-EZ). EW EMBERS N M Last year, TAG received more than $500 through this offer. The definition of a new Nate, Jennifer & Paul client is anyone who did not use either service to have 2006 taxes prepared. Larson Les’ office is located at 8031 W. Center Road, phone 397-4145. Todd’s office is Mary Nichols located at 7013 Maple, phone 558-18725. Steven Hartman In order to have H & R Block make a donation to TAG, you must present a form when you go in to get your taxes done. To request a form and help TAG, just e-mail me at Kris Rutz [email protected] or call me at 391-2270 and I will get one in the mail to you right away. Forms will also be available at all TAG Nights Out that are held before the tax deadline.

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*Iowa Western Community College presents * presents Moby Dick! the Musical Aida April 3 -12 April 4-13 This British cult spoof, by Robert Longden and Hereward Kaye, is a Opera Omaha celebrates its 50th anniversary with this special, all- whale of a tale. In order to save a bankrupt school that's seen better new production of Verdi’s sizzling drama of love, loyalty and jealousy. days, the girls of St. Godley's Academy for Young Ladies decide to The opera is designed by renowned Omaha artist Catherine put on a musical version of Moby Dick. The highly comic romp that Ferguson. Performances take place April 4, 6, 9, 11 & 13 at the ensues proves to be a world of endless, funny double-entendres and . Tickets are available by calling the Opera Omaha wonderful, pastiche-y company numbers. box office at 34-OPERA, online at www.operaomaha.org and through The show is directed and choreographed by Jerry R. Ditter with Ticket Omaha, 345-0606. All current TAG members receive the music direction by Machelle Mitchell. The cast features Jonathon Group Rate for tickets. Wilhoft as the Head Mistress/Ahab, IWCC students, and community actors Caitlin Mabon, Mary Pennisi and Nick Walker. *Omaha Community Playhouse presents Performances are Thursdays–Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Arts Shakespeare in Hollywood Center on the Campus of Iowa Western Community College. Tickets April 11-May 4, Mainstage are $8/adults, $5/students/seniors and free with IWCC student ID. Written by Ken Ludwig, author of Crazy for You, Lend Me a Tenor For reservations or more information, call the box office at and Moon Over Buffalo, this zany comedy features the ‘out of time’ (712) 388-7144. adventures of Oberon and Puck from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. When the play is made into a movie in the 1930s, the *Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre fictional characters are magically transported to the film set. Smitten presents with the glitz and glamour of showbiz, the fairies interact with Hollywood legends like studio head Jack Warner, radio gossip Lysistrata: A Woman’s Translation maven Louella Parsons, and actors James Cagney, Dick Powell and April 3-13 Joe E. Brown. The fictional world of Shakespeare clashes hilariously This adaptation is the only version of the classic comedy written with the larger-than-life “real” world of Hollywood. The result is an entirely in rhyme. Fed up with war, the women of Greece seize the evening of theatrical magic. treasury, stage a sex strike and force the men to sign a truce. Carl Beck directs and Drew Billings is stage manager. The cast Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at includes Benjamin Beck, Dan Chevalier, Bernie Clark, Kay Clark, 2 p.m. For reservations or more information, contact the box office at Dennis Collins, Teri Fender, Steve Hills, Jon Hoppes, Bill Hutson, Liz (402) 465-2384 or [email protected]. Mulhern, Karl Rohling, Jonathon Shaw, Theresa Sindelar, Gage Wallace, and Ian Yellin. *Bellevue Little Theatre presents Performances run Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays Alone Together Again at 2 & 6:30 p.m. There is no evening performance on closing April 4-20 Sunday. Tickets are $32/adults and $21/students. Mention that This touching comedy by Lawrence Roman is witty but also wise, you’re a TAG member to get a $10 discount; membership card and will hit home with many. A couple married for thirty years required when picking up your ticket. For reservations or more undergoes the joys and heartache of emptying the nest in order to information, call (402) 553-0800. enjoy some well-deserved peace and privacy. Their dream of bliss is shattered when their parents arrive, along with surprises, problems, *BlueBarn Theatre presents and a whole new set of idiosyncrasies. Man from Nebraska Lorie Obradovich directs the show, which features Karen Cordes, April 17–May 11 Bob Goodwin, Deb Kelly, Carla McDowell and Denny Maddux. Anna Meet Ken Carpenter, a mid-western insurance salesman with a Peace is producer. Other technical staff includes Jo Ann Goodhew, comfortable and routine life, until one night when Ken awakens in a stage manager; Jack Hogston, set designer; Nellie Chenowith, props panic to find he no longer believes in God. This crisis of faith propels mistress; Liz Kendall, lighting designer; Jeff Lively, sound designer; an ordinary middle-aged man into an extraordinary journey of self- and Heather Prokopf, sound technician. discovery. A wickedly funny and spiritually complex play, Man from Performances are Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at Nebraska examines the effects of one man’s awakening on himself, 2 p.m. Tickets are $15/adults, $13/seniors and $7.50/students. his marriage, and those around him. Reservations are encouraged and may be made by calling Directed by Susann Suprenant, the show features Jonathan Wilhoft (402) 291-1554. The theatre is located at 203 W. Mission in Bellevue. as Ken Carpenter, with Wes Clowers, Patty Driscoll, Louisa Foster, The April 3 preview is a TAG Night Out to benefit the TAG Scott Fowler, Karli Kleinsmith, Brigitte McQueen, Ruth Rath and Nick Scholarship Fund. Zadina.

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Man from Nebraska (cont’d) Cabaret Theatre presents The production design team includes Michelle Abel, props; Amy Simply Cabaret: Duets Bertacini, stage manager; Wayne Brekke, scenic painter; Will Davis, April 27 assistant director; Jane Franklin, costumes; Mike Kalstrom, sound; Duets is a musical history of famous couples conceived and Susann Suprenant, designer; and Carol Wisner, lighting consultant. presented by Keith Allerton, Mitch Fuller and Rebecca Noble. The show runs Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at Performance takes place at Omaha On Stage at 7 p.m. All tickets are 6 p.m. There are no performances on Sunday April 20 and 27. $12. Reservations are available by calling (402) 290-1797. The Talkback sessions led by Beth Katz, director of Project Interfaith, will theatre is located at 2339 N 90th St., just south of Hobby Lobby. follow the April 17 and May 4 performances. Tickets are $19/adults and $15/seniors, students, TAG members and *Omaha Performing Arts presents groups of 10 or more, and go on sale April 7. For reservations or Kurt Elling more information, call (402) 345-1576. Note: Man from Nebraska April 5, Holland Performing Arts Center contains mature situations and subject matter. Anonymous 4 The 2nd Thursday performance, April 24, is a TAG Night Out to April 11, Holland Performing Arts Center benefit the TAG Scholarship Fund. Do not make a reservation. Dan Zanes and Friends “Woodstock for Kids” When you arrive, tell the Box Office you are there for TNO. April 12, Holland Performing Arts Center

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater *Circle Theatre presents April 14, Orpheum Theater An Evening of One Acts by Doug Marr April 18-May 3 Annie April 25-27, Orpheum Theater This production includes When All The World goes to White, Annie’s 30th anniversary tour is giving a whole new generation the featuring Laura Marr & Cullen Chollett; Walter's Big Adventure chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up featuring Austin Learned & Jerry Onik; and The Russell Chronicles hope. featuring Dylan Marr, Megan Kriegler & Doug Marr. 1200 Club at the Holland, Scott Recital Hall Performances take place Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. with an The McDades, April 18 optional dinner at 7 p.m., in the lower level of Central Presbyterian Ruthie Foster, April 19 Church, 726 South 55th St. Dinner & Show/$23, Show-only/$13. Students, seniors and TAG members get a $3 discount. To make a To order tickets for any of these performances, call Ticket Omaha at reservation, call (402) 553-4715 or e-mail [email protected]. (402) 345-0606 or www.ticketomaha.org. Ticket Omaha has the best seats, and no service fees for tickets purchased in person at the *Papillion La Vista South HS presents Holland Performing Arts Center.

Little Shop of Horrors The Grande Olde Players presents April 24 & 25 Enchanted April Performances are at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8/adults, $5/students & Through April 13 seniors and $3/children. For reservations or more information, call This delightful tale portrays a comical journey of discovery for two (402) 829-4605. frustrated London housewives who decide to rent a villa in Italy.

*The John Beasley Theater presents Mark Manhart directs the show, which features Katie Beacom and Ain't Misbehavin' Jolene Wostrel, with Molly Chedester, Mark Dews, Pat Gillespie, Melissa Harvey and Helen Ryan. Jamie Lewis is the dialect coach. April 25-May 18 Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at Winner of three Tony Awards in 1978, Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a musical revue with book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr., featuring 2 p.m. at Omaha on Stage, 2339 N 90th St., just south of Hobby Lobby. Tickets are $13/adults, $12/seniors and students, $5/age 18 the music of Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller. Performances take place and under. For reservations, call (402) 397-5262. Thursdays–Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. at 3010 Q St. TAG members receive the discounted senior/student ticket price. Kountze Theater at Mahoney State Park presents All tickets are $15 for Thursday performances. Group rates are Flaming Idiots available. For reservations or more information, call Through April 20 (402) 444-3446. Performances are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Dinner and show or show-only tickets are available by calling (402) 944-2523, Ext. 7122.

Page 3 The Green Room and coming in May… Production staff includes Daena Schweiger, director; Keefer *Omaha Performing Arts presents Peterson, music director; Patrick Roddy, choreographer; and Mary Carrick, producer. Auditioners are asked to bring a complete list of Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight scheduled commitments for the months of May, June, and July. May 10 Conflicts will be taken into consideration when casting. For more Menopause The Musical information, contact Mary Carrick at (402) 301-1370. May 21-June 15

*Mills Masquers presents The Lofte Theatre near Manley, Nebraska, will hold auditions for Charley’s Aunt April 14 & 15. For more information, call Midsummer Night's Dream (402) 234-2553 or visit www.lofte.com. May 2-11

TADA Presents Quilters & Other Good Stuff May 9-18 Annual Membership Meeting Set for May 10 Mark your calendar now for TAG’s Annual General Membership Auditions & More Auditions Meeting on Saturday, May 10, beginning at 11:15 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Board Room of the Omaha Community *Bellevue Little Theatre will hold auditions for the Gilbert and Playhouse, 6915 Cass St., following the regular monthly TAG Board Sullivan operetta Patience at the theatre on Sunday, April 6, Meeting. 5:30 p.m., and Monday, April 7, 7 p.m. Director Joe Miloni will be casting adult men and women for the production. The show runs Dana College Chorale on Tour weekends May 30-June 15. Those auditioning are asked to bring a The 24-voice Dana College Chorale from Blair will perform at five prepared song. An accompanist will be provided. For more Lutheran churches April 4-6 as part of a 3-day mini-tour of Nebraska. information call (402) 917-7435 or (402) 292-3781. The tour kicks off with a performance at Millard North High School. Also featured will be Dana College faculty members Dr. Peggy *Ralston Community Theatre will hold audition for the Omaha Holloway, soprano, and Dr. Claire Bushong, organ. The concerts are premier of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit, Cats, Sunday, April 6, free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be collected at 2 p.m., and Monday, April 7, 7 p.m., at Ralston High School, 90th & each site to help defray the costs of the tour. For specific dates and Park Drive. A large cast of singer-dancers is needed, as well as 3 times, see the Dana Web site at www.dana.edu. mature singing actors who need not dance. Auditioners must be at least 16 years old. Come with a prepared song and dressed to move. Cooper Foundation Funds to Expand The show runs weekends July 5-20 and will be co-directed by Todd *Great Plains Theatre Conference Audience Uhrmacher and Michelle Garrity. For more information, call RCT at Thanks to the support of the Cooper Foundation, grant funds will be (402) 898-3545. used by the Conference to bring serious theatre to new audiences by broad promotion of the Conference, nationally and locally, with *Actors Etc. Limited has an increasing number of training and emphasis on the evening performances. These events, including a entertainment films as well as commercials whose time frame would performance of scenes from honored playwright Doug Wright’s works, are affordable and open to the public. not compete with evening performances. To facilitate talent's ability to get involved with these paying jobs, AEL will begin an open Building on the successes of the previous two years’ conferences, interview program. Once or twice a month a block of time for talent to the Great Plains Theatre Conference aims to extend the reach of the drop by the office, get more information and leave head shots and Conference to the broader Omaha community in 2008. resumes will be scheduled. Full details will be available in next Tickets for evening performances can be purchased separately at month’s Taglines. $20 each for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday night and $50 for the Saturday evening gala. Save $30 and purchase a superpass *BroadStreet Theatre Company will hold auditions for the Off- covering all of these events. Evening performances include a Broadway smash hit The Great American Trailer Park Musical on production of Breathe, a new play by Javon Johnson, with Thursday, May 1, 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 3, 3 p.m., at North Side introduction and talkback by Johnson and after-theatre reception; an Christian Church, 5555 Larimore Avenue (two blocks north of 56th evening with two-time Tony Award winner Tammy Grimes, and Ames Ave.). The show, to be staged July 11-27 at the Bellevue accompanied by Joel Vig, with opening remarks by Academy and Little Theatre, calls for five women and two men. Those auditioning Tony Award winner Patricia Neal and after-theatre reception; scenes should prepare two contrasting selections of 16 bars each (one from the works of playwright Doug Wright, with introduction by Wright ballad and one up-tempo) and bring sheet music. An accompanist and after-theatre reception; and a production of Wright´s I Am My will be provided (please no pre-recorded music or a cappella Own Wife, with introduction by Wright and after-theatre reception. auditions). The audition will also consist of movement and cold The third annual Great Plains Theatre Conference will take place readings from the script. Those auditioning may be asked to sing May 24-31, at MCC’s Campus. For more information, from the score individually and/or in small groups. schedules or to register, call (402) 457-2618 or visit www.mccneb.edu/theatreconference. Page 4 The Green Room

Don’t Forget to Apply for 2008-9 Season Club Orpheum TADA Theatre Interviewing for Technical Coordinator *Omaha Performing Arts is now accepting applications for the Club This new state-of-the-art theatre in Lincoln is taking applications for a Orpheum program, which offers up to 20 selected students an technical coordinator, a part time position paid on per-show or per- opportunity to get a behind-the-curtain understanding of the season basis beginning in April. Experience in technical theatre is professional world of touring Broadway theater. Members of the helpful. The position will consist of scenery design and construction program meet once a month for educational activities in conjunction and the overseeing of technical elements for productions with a with Broadway Across America. Activities include music, dance, and somewhat flexible schedule. Enjoy working in a positive and creative acting workshops, backstage tours, interviews, luncheons with cast atmosphere with a full scene shop available on site. Those interested members and special partnership programs with Omaha area arts should e-mail TADA Productions, Inc., at organizations. High school juniors and seniors with a passion for [email protected]. See more at www.tadatheatre.info. musical theater and high interest in pursuing careers in the field are encouraged to apply. Visit www.omahaperformingarts.org or call *Omaha Symphony Guild Presents Tour of Homes education manager Michael Miller at (402) 345-0202. Application The Omaha Symphony Guild will host its 3rd annual Designer Derby deadline is May 1. with a tour of homes and a shopping boutique, Sunday, April 6. The following custom homes will be open for touring from noon to 5 p.m.: Omaha Performing Arts Presents Day of the Arts May 4 425 North 162nd Circle (Pacific Meadows); 7407 North 116th Avenue Enjoy a free, family-friendly afternoon at this year’s Day of the Arts, Circle (Deer Creek); 12313 Scott Circle (Deer Creek) and shopping Sunday, May 4, noon – 5 p.m. During this special day, the Holland boutique. Tickets are $15 and are available for purchase the day of Performing Arts Center will be packed with activities, performances the event at any of the tour homes. Tickets may also be purchased in and workshops, all celebrating Omaha’s thriving local performing arts advance by calling (402) 342-3836 ext. 171 or at community. For more information, visit www.omahasymphonyguild.org. www.omahaperformingarts.org. Theatre Arts Grant Omaha Symphony’s Thomas Wilkins Named Principal Is there a conference or seminar you or your theatre group would like Guest Conductor for the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra to attend? Do you need help with your entrance fees or submission Hollywood has come calling for Omaha Symphony Music Director fees? You may be eligible for up to $300 if you apply for the Theatre Thomas Wilkins. He will officially assume his role with the orchestra’s Arts Grant. The grant is available year-round to any member who has opening concert on June 20, and will lead the orchestra a total of four graduated from high school or received their GED, for theatre-related weeks during the summer, in addition to his roles as music director of activities that benefit the Omaha theatre community. Send in your the Omaha Symphony and resident conductor for the Detroit application by the first of any month and the TAG board of directors Symphony Orchestra. will review it and make a decision during that same month. Contact Laura Jay at (402) 517-8707 or [email protected] for more Jazz On Stage at Omaha on Stage information or to request an application.

The free jazz concert series will feature the Robert Glaser Band on April 13 at 6 p.m., with a jam session in the lobby at 5 p.m., at *********************************************************************** Omaha On Stage, 2339 N. 90th St. (90th & Blondo). Funding for the TAGLines Shifts to Electronic Format Next Month concert comes from U.S. recording companies through the Omaha Sign Up to Receive TAGLines Notifications via E-Mail Musicians’ Association, Local 70-558 of the American Federation of • Remember, TAGLines will be moving to electronic Musicians, the Grande Olde Players Theatre and Dr. Mark and delivery beginning with the May edition. If you have Bonnie Gill Manhart. been receiving TAG e-broadcasts, you will

automatically receive notification when TAGLines is Terry Berner Assistance Fund posted to the Web site. If you wish to be removed Former Omahan Terry Berner, an enormously talented performer and gifted comedian, was struck by a car in downtown Chicago in from the e-broadcast list, send an e-mail to February. His injuries were significant, requiring surgery to place [email protected]. To sign up for twelve pins in his right arm. Terry is currently without health e-broadcasts or monthly notification, go to the insurance and will be unable to return to his restaurant or acting jobs members-only section of www.theatreartsguild.com. for several months. An account has been set up at USBank to help • Members without computer access may receive a Terry offset his basic expenses over the coming months. Donations paper copy by sending a request to our P.O. Box. of any amount can be made at any branch, indicating the Iowa Terry • The TAGLines deadline will shift to later in the month Berner Fund. If going to the bank is not convenient, a check made because time will not be needed for printing or mailing out to Terry Berner Fund can be mailed to Jim McKain, 10718 R Circle, Omaha, NE 68127. the newsletter. Items for May TAGLines must be received by April 20. **************************************************************************** .

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Member Theatres IWCC — Moby Dick! Musical NWU — Lysistrata BLT — Alone Together Again TNO OO — Aida OPA — Kurt Ellig OCP — Shakespeare/Hollywood OPA — Anonymous 4 OPA — Dan Zanes OPA — Alvin Ailey BB — Man from Nebraska TNO CT — One Acts TNO OPA — McDades OPA — Ruthie Foster PLSHS — Little Shop Horrors JBT — Ain't Misbehavin' OPA — Annie

Non-Member Theatres GOP — Enchanted April Kountz — Flaming Idiots

Member Theatre Auditions BLT — Patience RCT — Cats

Non-Member Auditions Lofte — Charley's Aunt

TNO=TAG Night Out Black Box=Closing Performance

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April 2008

TAG Board of Directors & General Information Jerry Abels (2008), Recording Secretary, (712) 329-9066 [email protected] Liz Heim, Ex-officio, Awards Chair, (402) 552-9326 Zach Baltz (2006-7), Teen Rep, North High School Laura Jay (2010), Theatre Grant Chair, (402) 517-8707 [email protected] Tom Bertino, Ex-officio, [email protected] Jim Martin (2010), Membership Co-Chair, (402) 933-6259 Craig Bond (2009), Treasurer-elect, (712) 322-6442 [email protected] Emily Neve (2009), Scholarship & Teen Rep Co-Chair, (402) 960-1811 [email protected] Allison Botkin-Wissman (2008), Treasurer, 672-0806 Cali Neuberger (2007-8), Teen Rep, Central High School [email protected] Cristen Cavel (2007-8), Teen Rep, Burke High School Karli Newman (2009), Scholarship Co-Chair, (402) 561-0988 [email protected] Terry DeBenedictis (2009), Membership Co-Chair, (712) 323-7529 Les Schultz (2008), Finance Co-Chair, (402) 630-6254 [email protected] [email protected] Sherry Fletcher (2009), Newsletter Chair/E-Broadcasts [email protected] Paul Schneider (2010), Theater Services(402) 384-8338 Connie Fowler (2010), (402) 455-3918 [email protected] Anne Shaughnessy (2009),TAG Nite Out Chair/Membership Co-Chair, [email protected] Jennifer Gilg (2010), Corresponding Secretary/Publicity (402) 551-6284 Miranda Smith (2007-8), Teen Rep, Treynor High School [email protected] Fred Goodhew, Ex-officio, President, (402) 391-2270 [email protected] Jim Watson (2008) Historian, (402) 346-7598 [email protected] JoAnn Goodhew (2008), Program Chair, (402) 391-2270 [email protected] • The next Board of Directors meeting will be held Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m., at the Omaha Community Playhouse. Board meetings are held the second Saturday of each month. All TAG Members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please call Fred Goodhew at (402) 391-2270 if you plan to attend. • The final DEADLINE for items, articles and advertisements for the May Newsletter is Sunday, April 20. • To submit newsletter information/articles, send via e-mail to [email protected] or mail to TAG, Attn: Sherry Fletcher, Box 24008, Omaha, NE 68124. • To advertise in TAGLines, e-mail [email protected]. Our advertising rates can be found under About Us at www.theatreartsguild.com. Non-members may only advertise theatre-related business. • To sign up for members-only access at www.theatreartsguild.com, send an e-mail to [email protected]. • An e-broadcast service is available for newsworthy information that is not included in TAGLines or urgent information pertaining to date changes, cancellations and/or auditions. For questions regarding TAG e-broadcasts, contact Sherry Fletcher at [email protected]. Page 8