Name: The Lofte Community Theatre
Address: 15841 Manley Road, Manley, NE, 68403, US
Telephone: 402-234-2553

Hollywood, Nebraska

By Kenneth Jones

March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30

Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere!

We suggest PG13

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Pavilion Paint & Sip

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April 5th - 2 PM

Spend an afternoon outside in the Lofte pavilion and paint a masterpiece under the guidance of our talented scenic designer and lifetime artist Linda Dabbs. This, all while sipping on your favorite beverage and enjoying the beautiful Nebraska countryside.

Call the Lofte Box Office at 402-234-2553 for pricing and details

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Audiences and critics are loving Hollywood, Nebraska!
"A very solid and enjoyable ensemble production. Laughs and charm abound." - Danna Walz of Appearing Locally.
And here are comments we're hearing from our patrons:
"It's cozy and fun! Like watching a comfy Netflix movie."
"Cute comedy!"
"Feels so familiar to me."
Come join the fun and see Hollywood, Nebraska, only 4 shows left! Tickets are available at lofte.org/tickets or call the box office at 402-234-2553. Performances continue March 27, 28, 29, & 30. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
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Danna Walz from Appearing Locally came to our opening night performance of "Hollywood, Nebraska!" We'd like to share some of her thoughts with you.
"The entire production was a charming tale of homecoming. With just enough folksiness to make it endearing and lifting a thin, lace curtain to reveal the realities of life in Nebraska that aren’t as “aw shucks” as sometimes residents make you believe. The complexities of the characters were the highlights of this story..."
To read the full review visit the appearing locally site: https://appearinglocally.com/a-homecoming-as-nebraskan-as-dorothy-lynch/

Get tickets to Hollywood, Nebraska on our website at lofte.org/tickets, or call the box office at 402-234-2553 Remaining performances are March 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
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Tonight is opening night! This opening night marks not only the first show of our 2025 season, not only the first performance of this show but also the first performance of Hollywood, Nebraska to ever be performed in this state! A huge congratulations to the entire cast and crew who worked so hard on this production and on this fantastic milestone! We would like to say a big thank you to the cast for working so hard to bring this production to life. Also a big thanks to the crew for their tireless work behind the scenes to make this show the best it can be! Don't miss this Nebraska premiere! Performances run March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30, so get your tickets today!
Tickets are available at lofte.org/tickets or by calling the box office at 402-234-2553. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
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Happy First Day of Spring! 💐🌷
Spring is a time for new beginnings, and for us here at the Lofte, the coming of spring means the start of our season. We are so excited about the shows we have planned for this year! What are you excited about this spring?
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We are delighted to introduce you to the cast of our upcoming production of Hollywood, Nebraska! This show will be a Nebraska premiere, and playing the role of Lance is a returning Born-in-a-Barn player, Hunter Sieckmeyer! Get tickets to see Hunter and the whole cast by visiting lofte.org/tickets or calling 402-234-2553. Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30.

Hunter is glad to be back at the Lofte! Last summer, he played Cogsworth in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and has also been a regular performer as the villain in the fall Melodrama seasons at Mahoney State Park. Hunter lives in Omaha with his girlfriend, Taylor, and their cat Peanut, and works as a paraprofessional at Boys Town. “It’s nice to finally play a character that the script explicitly refers to as sexy. Big thanks to the cast and crew for letting me tell this story alongside them! I hope everyone in the audience enjoys the show!”

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.
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We are simply delighted to introduce you to the cast of our upcoming production of Hollywood, Nebraska! This show will be a Nebraska premiere, and playing the role of Andrea is a returning Born-in-a-Barn player, Madison E.M. Garey! Get tickets to see Madison and the whole cast by visiting lofte.org/tickets or calling 402-234-2553. Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30.

Madison is excited to be back for her second show at the Lofte Community Theatre. She played Ms. MacNeil and SOB Sister, Jane Harlan, in the award-winning production Radium Girls. She is a Jesus-loving wife, mother, and combat veteran. She is currently serving on the board of Trustees for the Village of Manley. She enjoys volunteering and serving others. She may not be able to save the world, but she can make a casserole. Madison likes to spend her free time with her family, reading books, watching movies, and playing games together. She would like to thank her adoring husband, Andrew, for all his support throughout this production.

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
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We are so excited to introduce you to the cast of our upcoming production of Hollywood, Nebraska! This show will be a Nebraska premiere, and playing the role of Jane is long-time Born-in-a-Barn player, Brandy Hall! Get tickets to see Brandy and the whole cast by visiting lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553. Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30.

Brandy is thrilled to be back at the barn where you last saw her in Radium Girls. Favorite roles include M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias at the Lofte and the Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz in Elkhorn and Ralston. Brandy lives in Papillion and teaches band in Syracuse. Her two sons, Dylan and Tyso,n have left the nest, so free time is now spent painting or in the garden. She’d like to thank Kevin (the most fantastic director ever!) for this amazing opportunity. HUGE thanks to hubby Steve for his support and encouragement. “Couldn’t do this without you, sweetie!

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.
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When you think of Hollywood, California, your mind may conjure visuals of red carpets, movie stars, the Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Oscars, and film lots where movies are made. The first production of our 2025 season is titled Hollywood, Nebraska, which might evoke some different imagery (maybe a red carpet in a cornfield!), but while movies, music, and creativity play a large role in this production, home might just be the main character. We reached out to the performers who will be in the Nebraska premiere of our production of Hollywood, Nebraska, at the Lofte Community Theatre to get their thoughts on the show, how it relates to them, and their ideas of home and family.
To continue reading and learning more about our performers, visit our blog at https://www.lofte.org/post/hollywood-nebraska-heart-and-home-come-together-in-this-nebraska-state-premiere

Get tickets for Hollywood Nebraskat lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553. Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well. More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
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Coming up on April 5th is our first Paint & Sip in the Pavilion of 2025! Join artist Linda Dabbs for a fun day of creating, crafting, and enjoying the outdoor atmosphere (weather permitting, of course!). Reserve your spot today by visiting lofte.org/tickets and clicking on the button to "Buy Special Event Tickets," or call the box office at 402-234-2553.
The event starts at 2:00 pm, and registration is $35 per person, which includes paint, painting supplies, rocks and door hangers to paint on, snacks, and 1 complimentary drink per guest. After the event, patrons can take their newly painted creations home with them! Please note that we can't accept walk-ins or same-day registration to ensure that we have enough supplies for those who plan to attend.
Lifetime artist Linda Dabbs will be available for painting assistance, but this will not be a step-by-step guided painting experience. We hope you'll join us!
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The Nebraska Premiere of "Hollywood, Nebraska" at the Lofte Community Theatre opens in just 1 week! Get your tickets to come and experience this cozy story about the adventures of love and life, returning home, and finding your creative spark. Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well. Get tickets at lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553
More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
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If you're a member of Club 50 make sure you stop by our concession stand, The Feedbucket, to pick up your free kolache! Make sure you give us your name when you come through and let us know you're a Club 50 member!
Club 50 is our membership program - our goal is to pay off 50% of our mortgage by our 50th season by asking patrons to contribute $50 a month. All Club 50 members receive a free pop and popcorn at every show, plus a free special treat! There are lots of other perks to Club 50 as well, including reserved seats, free tickets, and so much more! For full details or to join the club, visit lofte.org/club-50 And remember to get your tickets for Hollywood, Nebraska!
Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30 Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well. Get tickets at lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553.
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We are excited to announce our first concession special for our 2025 season for our production of Hollywood, Nebraska. Since the show takes place in Nebraska, we figured we'd stick with a local favorite - Chili and Cinnamon Rolls, and we'll be using the recipe that won our 2025 chili cook off! Get a bowl of chili and a cinnamon roll plus a beverage for $10, or with a premium beverage for $12. If you're a Club 50 member, visit us to get your free treat! Our concession stand will open for all offerings 1 hour before the show starts. Get your tickets for Hollywood, Nebraska at lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553. Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
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Our first production of our 2025 season, Hollywood, Nebraska, opens in just two weeks! Get your tickets now, and don't miss the Nebraska Premiere of this heartfelt show. Get tickets at lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553
Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.
More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
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Coming up on April 5th is the first Paint & Sip event of 2025! The event starts at 2:00 pm, and registration is $35 per person, which includes paint, painting supplies, rocks and door hangers to paint on, snacks, and 1 complimentary drink per guest. After the event, patrons can take their newly painted creations home with them! Perfect for a friend group, a family outing, or a solo painter looking to get creative! Register today at www.lofte.org/tickets and select the link to "Buy Special Event Tickets." Or you may call the box office at 402-234-2553! Please note that we can't accept walk-ins or same-day registration to ensure that we have enough supplies for those who plan to attend.

Lifetime artist Linda Dabbs will be available for painting assistance, but this will not be a step-by-step guided painting experience. We'll be enjoying the great outdoors (weather permitting) and creating beautiful art, and we hope you'll join us!
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On February 23rd we had our Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Event. At this event we honored several individuals for their work last year and in years past. We'd like to share the honorees with you now!
For the Dale Crosby Outstanding Volunteer Awards:
Outstanding Front of House Volunteer - Danielle Thies
Outstanding Backstage Volunteer - Ashlyn Rush
Outstanding Overall Volunteer - Jeff Johnston
The President's Award Winner - Cheryl Jones
For the Margie Pinkerton Lofte Legacy Award - Dave and Brenda Jones

This year we also honored 6 of our most Valuable Volunteers from 2024. One honoree from each production was chosen by the cast and crew of said production. These people tended to be the ones who jumped in when help was needed, who kept people's spirits up, who made theatre magic happen, and who never hesitated to do what they could for those around them. Here are the honorees:
Sunshine Express: Miki Valenta
Radium Girls: Amanda L. Charles
Beauty and the Beast: Alyssa Rosecrans
Escanaba in da Moonlight: Doug Rothgeb
Moon Over Buffalo: Danielle Thies
Dickens' Christmas Carol: Samantha Loudon

Congratulations to all of the honorees! And thanks to everyone who came out and made the event so much fun. We hope to see you again next year!
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The art of theatre is a cultural force with the capacity to transform the lives of individuals of all ages, as well as society at large. Planned giving is the practice of designating a major gift to a charitable organization in life or as part of an estate plan. For those who might be interested in supporting the Lofte via legacy or planned giving, we have detailed information available on our website. For more info visit https://www.lofte.org/planned-giving to read more details or download our planned giving brochure.
This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor.
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We are so excited to share our cast for our upcoming production, and first show of our 2025 season, Hollywood, Nebraska! We are excited to not only have some returning Born-in-a-Barn players but also some new performers as well! Make sure you get your tickets, as this cozy coming-home story will not be one to miss. Join us for the Nebraska premiere of Hollywood, Nebraska! Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30. Get tickets now at lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
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The Lofte Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition event is TOMORROW!
Every year we celebrate last season and kick off the new season with a big celebration at our Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Event! This year it's scheduled for February 23rd, which is next weekend! Read on for the full schedule! All are invited to attend everything, or just attend the parts that are most interesting to them.

11:00 am Business Meeting - we'll handle all formal Lofte Business for the annual meeting. This will include financial notes and previous meeting minutes, and we'll vote on new board members for 2025-2026. This meeting is open to all who are interested.
12:00 pm Chili Cookoff and Voting - Chili will be all you care to enjoy at $10 per person. Vote for your favorite chili while you mingle and chat with born-in-a-barn players, barn owls, and patrons.
1:30 pm Volunteer Appreciation Event & Presentation of Awards - We'll announce the winners of the chili cookoff, and the Most Valuable Volunteer awards, take a look back at 2024, look ahead and 2025, and talk about what might be coming in 2026 - our 50th season! We'll also announce and honor those selected as Oustanding Volunteers, and present our Lifetime Achievement Award, and the President's Awards.

Everyone is invited to attend this event! Entry to the event is completely free. Hope to see you there!
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Every year at the Lofte Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Event, we honor 3 hugely impactful volunteers from the previous year, Usher/Parker, Set Construction, and Overall Volunteer by awarding them the Dale Crosby Outstanding Volunteer Award. We also shine a spotlight on those who have the longest and deepest impact on the Lofte with the Margie Pinkerton Lifetime Achievement Award. These special awards and honorees and more will be announced on February 23rd during our volunteer recognition event starting at 1:30pm, following our business meeting and chili cookoff. We hope to see you there!
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HOLLYWOOD, NEBRASKA
by Kenneth Jones
March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30
Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.
Get tickets at lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553
More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
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Coming up on February 23rd from noon until 1:00 pm is our 4th Annual Chili Cookoff Competition! For just $10 you can have all of the chili samples you care to enjoy, a cinnamon roll, water, and the ability to vote for who you think has the best chili! This event will be a part of our Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition event, both of which are open and free for anyone to attend.
Want to submit a chili to the cookoff? Send an email to president@lofte.org for more information!
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This year we are excited to announce we'll be honoring a Most Valuable Volunteer for each production throughout our 2024 season. Participants for each production will be able to vote for who they feel was the most valuable volunteer of the production and winners and honorees will be announced at our Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Event on February 23rd, 2025. If you were involved with a production in 2025 and would like more information, please reach out to president@lofte.org for further details, and we hope to see you at our Volunteer Appreciation event on the 23rd!
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We are so proud to share that the Lofte was awarded Outstanding Drama for our production of Radium Girls in 2024 at the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards @oeaawards last night, February 16th. Congratulations to the cast and crew of this production - we agree that this show was truly outstanding.
The award was accepted by Amanda L. Charles (who played Grace Fryer) and Claire Mahoney (who played Kathryn Shaub). In Amanda's remarks to the audience, she said, "Thank you. Thank you for celebrating the work of theatres great and small. Thank you for acknowledging the incredible work of the Lofte. But, thank you especially for acknowledging Radium Girls. Thank you to our director, Kevin, for his thoughtful and impeccable direction and leadership, and to our incredible team of cast and crew who made this experience so beautiful and meaningful. Grace Fryer, Kathryn Shaub, and Irene Rudolph, as well as countless other dial painters, started their short careers painting military instruments to support the efforts in World War 1 but were soon fighting their own battles as the effects of the glowing radium paint took hold. Through incredible pain and loss, these brave young women persevered and their fight ultimately led to historic laws to protect future workers. Thank you to the radium girls for their fortitude in pursuing justice, and thank you to those who took part in their journey with us. In a little town, in Manley, there is a small theatre with big hearts and a lot of talent to share, and I hope that you'll let them share it with you this season."
Claire also gave remarks to the audience, and she said, "I want to thank Kevin Colbert, our director, and also everyone who was involved in this production - our leads and our phenomenal supporting actors. I want everyone in this room to realize that these were real women and these were real victims who fought for workers' protections that are now being threatened. Thank you to everyone who was nominated in this category. We really do appreciate this [...] Thank you to the Lofte and everyone sitting in this room for your support for the arts in this time to fight."

Think you have what it takes to be the best chili maker? Show your stuff at our 4th annual chili cookoff! To enter, email Sam at president@lofte.org and join us on February 23rd from noon to 1:00. Come and claim the chili crown!
Wanna try some chili? The cookoff will cost $10 to try all the chili and get you a cinnamon roll and water. You'll also be able to vote for your favorite! Winners will be announced during the volunteer recognition event that afternoon.

Additional Information: Entry into the chili cookoff is free, but to try chili is $10 per person. All "chili" counts, including vegan, with or without beans, and white chili! If you have additional questions please email the address above.
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