16. Amy & Diana Talk About Diana Theatre Forks podcast

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This is it, Forkies! Amy & Diana have decided to hang up the Theatre Forks hat and record one last episode. Thanks for all your listenership over the years! As mentioned in this episode, Theatre Forks will soon not be available on streaming services. However, all of our episodes are available on our Episode Archive, which can be found here: linktr.ee/theatreforkspod Diana's new podcast, Two Show Day, will be launching soon! Follow us here: linktr.ee/twoshowday Local theatre mentioned in this episode: Dear Jack, Dear Louise, The Haunting of Hill House, and Cabaret , all coming up at the Fire Hall: ggfct.com Sweeney Todd , Mar 20-29 from The Empty State Theatre: theemptystate.com The Pillowman , Feb 14-Mar 2 at Albany Civic Theater: albanycivictheater.org The Mystery of Edwin Drood , Jan 2026 at SLOC Musical Theater: sloctheater.org…

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20. Diana Talks to Brian Clemente 1:02:55

1 year ago1:02:55

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On this episode, Diana interviews director/performer extraordinaire Brian Clemente about Spring Awakening at SLOC, the power of Charlie Brown, and Great Comet (!). Plus, we play a very special Broadway FMK! Theatre mentioned in this episode: Spring Awakening at SLOC Musical Theater, Jan 19-28: sloctheater.org Into the Woods at Fort Salem Theater, Apr 5-14: fortsalem.com…

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19. Diana & Jeremiah see the Last Sondheim 12:16

1 year ago12:16

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Diana and her husband Jeremiah travelled to NYC to see Here We Are, the final Stephen Sondheim musical! Hear all about it in this episode.

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18. Diana Explains it All 31:01

2 years ago31:01

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No, it's not a ghost, it's the return of the Theatre Forks podcast! Taking turns, Diana talks solo about life in New York and her top 5 theatre experiences since moving. Theatre mentioned in this episode: GGFCT: The Dark Heart of Poe, Frozen Jr., You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown: ggfct.com SLOC: Spring Awakening: sloctheater.org…

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17. Amy & Diana Talk to the Cast of Proof 1:07:49

4 years ago1:07:49

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Comin' atcha from two different time zones, Theatre Forks returns! On this episode, Amy and Diana talk to the cast and creative team of Proof at the Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre about the reopening of the building, pants mishaps, and of course, Patti LuPone. Theatre mentioned in this episode: Proof at GGFCT, now through Oct 23: ggfct.com Annie at Empire Theatre Company, sold out through Oct 17 The Importance of Being Earnest at UND, Nov 11-20: burtness.und.edu I Scream Sundays at the Empire, starting Oct 24: empireartscenter.com…

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16. Amy & Diana Talk About Diana 1:35:03

4 years ago1:35:03

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Amy & Diana sit down one more time in person before Diana's big move and discuss all her shows from the last three years. Fear not, Friends of the Pod, Theatre Forks will return! We also discuss GGFCT's recently unveiled 74th season! For more information: ggfct.com

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15. Amy & Diana Talk to Emily Wirkus 56:56

4 years ago56:56

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Amy & Diana talk to actor and director Emily Wirkus about her return to Grand Forks, fulfilling dream roles, and hot audition tips. Theatre mentioned in this episode: Company at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.com

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14. Amy & Diana Talk to Casey Paradies 1:02:00

4 years ago1:02:00

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Amy and Diana talk to actor/choreographer/director and Friend of the Pod Casey Paradies about earning his MFA, working in the theatre, and Elaine Stritch stories. PLUS, we play Toot or Boot with your favorite musicals! Theatre mentioned in this episode: Grease at Fort Totten Little Theatre: forttottenlittletheatre.com The Marvelous Wonderettes at Frost Fire Park: frostfirepark.org A Midsummer Night's Dream at North Dakota Shakespeare: northdakotashakespeare.com Company at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.com Frozen Jr. and Footloose at Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park: shtap.org Kids' camp at GGFCT: ggfct.com…

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13. Amy & Diana Talk to Camilla Morrison 58:35

4 years ago58:35

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Amy and Diana talk to UND's Costume Designer/Instructor Camilla Morrison about her newest project "Of The Earth: Stories of Women in North Dakota," face casting, and her polydactyl cat, Alexis Rose. Theatre mentioned in this episode: Grease at Fort Totten Little Theatre: forttottenlittletheatre.com The Marvelous Wonderettes at Frost Fire Park: frostfirepark.org A Midsummer Night's Dream at North Dakota Shakespeare: northdakotashakespeare.com Company at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.com Frozen Jr. and Footloose at Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park: shtap.org Kids' camp at GGFCT: ggfct.com…

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12. Amy & Diana Talk to Connor Wielgosz 1:00:42

4 years ago1:00:42

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Amy & Diana talk to playwright, lyricist, novelist and composer (of many things, including our theme song!) Connor Wielgosz about theatre summer camp, Airbnb adventures, and Connor's new musical making its world premiere at the Fire Hall Theatre, Fool's Gold. Theatre mentioned in this episode: Songs for A New World at UND: burtness.und.edu Urinetown at Central High School: spacompany.org Annie at NDSU: showare.ndsu.edu Fool's Gold at GGFCT: ggfct.com Company at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.com…

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11. Amy & Diana Talk to Chris Berg 57:31

4 years ago57:31

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Amy & Diana talk to director Chris Berg about returning to the GGFCT for Ripcord, '70s musicals, and an all-white production of The Wiz. Featuring special guest stars Nessie & Olive! Bonus! In this episode, get a sneak preview of music from the new musical FOOL'S GOLD, premiering at the Fire Hall this spring! Local theatre coming up: GGFCT: RIPCORD, streaming March 24-Apr 3: GGFCT.com Video auditions for FOOL'S GOLD are open until March 28: GGFCT.com UND: Songs For A New World, streaming April 15-17 & 22-24 - burtness.und.edu NDSU: Annie, streaming April 30-May 1 & May 6-9 - ndsu.showare.com…

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10. Amy & Diana Talk Short-Run Shows 1:14:20

4 years ago1:14:20

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On this episode, Amy & Diana celebrate the short month of February and talk about shows that deserved a longer professional run! Does Diana talk about Spongebob again? Only time will tell. (Yes, she does.) Local theatre mentioned in this episode: 1. Black History Month special at GGFCT (on now thru Feb 28): facebook.com/greatergrandforkscommunitytheatre 2. Ripcord at GGFCT (March 24-Apr 3) 3. Antigone at UND (Feb 23-27) burtness.und.edu 4. Macbeth at NDSU (March 4-12) ndsu.showare.com NEW MERCH! Check it out! https://www.redbubble.com/people/theatreforkspod/explore?page=1&sortOrder=recent…

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Bonus: Local Theatre Update 2:34

4 years ago2:34

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Theatre Forks will be back soon! In the meantime, here's some theatre coming up in the Red River Valley.

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9. Amy & Diana Talk to Emily Montgomery 1:04:28

4 years ago1:04:28

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Happy New Year, Forkies! Amy & Diana talk to former Empire Arts Center executive director and current Myra Foundation trustee and family farmer Emily Montgomery about running a theatre, giving out other people's money, and her upcoming site-specific production of Oklahoma! (Kidding! Or are we?)

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8. Amy & Diana Talk Holiday Traditions 1:03:35

4 years ago1:03:35